Available for work
Evan Appel
Data Analyst
A resourceful data analyst with ten years of experience. Solution driven and collaborative, committed to solving problems within constraints, but willing and able to adapt to new technologies and philosophies. Strong background in SQL and Python, with active pursuits in data engineering and machine learning.
Projects
A selection of things I've built. All source code is on GitHub.
enki
This site — a clean, data-driven portfolio built with Next.js App Router, Tailwind CSS v4, and TypeScript. Zero-config Vercel deployment.
Elvis — dbt + Snowflake Portfolio
Named after Las Vegas's most recognizable figure, this project explores free datasets about the Las Vegas Valley using dbt and Snowflake. Built to learn analytics engineering patterns: modular transformations, testing, and dimensional modeling.
Guzzolene — Gas Economics Tracker
Tracks personal gas purchase history for a Mazda 3 Sport to see whether fuel economy has measurably changed — and to put price swings in the context of geopolitical events. Plots cost per mile overlaid with WTI crude oil prices.
Resume
Experience, skills, and education
Skills
Experience
Marketing Analyst
Credit One Bank
Feb 2023 – Present
- –Formal lead on a 30-project, ~25,000-line SAS-to-Python migration onto the bank's Snowflake-based Enterprise Data Platform, directing six team members of varying Python skill levels.
- –Designed the standardized package structure, validation methodology, and two-phase workflow used across all translations — including the marketing team's first GitLab CI/CD pipeline.
- –Wrote a 5,000-line internal translation manual (git workflow, validation testing, query optimization, secrets management) adopted bank-wide on his own initiative.
- –Built and maintains the 'feynman' repository — reusable artifacts, documentation, and tooling for the analyst organization.
- –Runs weekly Python workshops since August 2024 (4–20 attendees); recognized as the Python and Git authority for the bank's business analyst organization.
Data Analyst
Coin Cloud
Jan 2021 – Dec 2022
- –Owned the weekly cash pickup schedule for the cryptocurrency ATM fleet — designed field agent routes based on per-ATM fullness data, balancing lost-transaction risk against agent time.
- –Served as acting manager when the department head was out; departmental decisions escalated to Evan.
- –Mentored junior analysts on the team.
- –Briefly served as ERP Manager (NetSuite) in the final month of tenure.
Data Analyst
Precision Opinion
Dec 2019 – Jan 2021
- –Owned project management and requirements gathering for a bespoke Kotlin-based timekeeping system for the call center — primary interface between business stakeholders and the engineering team.
- –Wrote SQL queries for call center management throughout tenure.
- –Mentored analysts on the team.
Data Analyst / Data Scientist
Forms Direct
May 2012 – Oct 2019
- –Self-directed transition from marketing content writer to data analyst over seven years — learned SQL, Python, and Mode Analytics in role.
- –Managed a small remote team of writers (4 reports) — first people-management experience.
- –Joined the engineering team as in-house junior data analyst; formalized the analyst role at the company.
- –Ended tenure as Data Scientist (title), performing analytics work across call center operations.
Education
B.A. Journalism, Minor in Sociology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
2007 – 2012
Get in Touch
I'm open to new opportunities. Feel free to reach out via any of the channels below.