Addison Hunsicker

About Addison Hunsicker

Proven ability to build and implement a high-level data infrastructure that leverages modern technology to enhance performance and optimize workflows. Unique skillset in communicating complex insights to technical and non-technical end users through clear data visualizations and interactive data tools to empower data-driven decision making.

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Soccer Analytics

   Philadelphia Union

   Apr 2024 — Present · Chester, PA, US

   Execute opponent scouting reports, post-match analysis, and data-driven player scouting for the Philadelphia Union’s Technical Staff• Oversee continuous development of the club\'s cloud-based data architecture, which utilizes Amazon Web Services (AWS) for data storage and Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to reduce silos within the analytics department, centralize data vendors in one platform, and increase scalability of current and future workflows• Built Generative AI solutions through Databricks Genie Spaces, allowing users to ask natural language questions to the club’s player recruitment database of over players in the global soccer market and shortening player target lists by querying specific player skillsets• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) by leveraging Databricks AI Agents to create conversational Chat Bots that answer complex questions about Major League Soccer’s Collective Bargaining Agreement and player contracts in seconds• Manage interns in projects that enhance the club’s player recruitment Shiny App, analyze team performance based on the salary cap, home-field advantage, and strength of schedule, and automate internal team and player assessments

Education

• Temple University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Statistical Science and Data Analytics