Luke Martin Shimek

About Luke Martin Shimek

With over seven years at ZeniMax Media, I specialize in leveraging Python, R, and statistical methods to analyze and enhance in-game economies for multiple massive multiplayer online (MMO) games. My work involves predictive modeling and behavioral analysis, contributing to the development of robust economic systems within virtual environments. My academic pursuits, spanning over a decade, have centered on institutions, governance, and public administration, emphasizing the interplay between political parties, bureaucracies, and governance quality. I thrive in collaborative settings, working alongside a talented team to uncover insights and drive impactful decisions.

Experience

1. Senior Data Scientist - Economics

   Zenimax Media

   Aug 2022 — Present · Bloomington, IN, US

   I am working on several projects concerning the in-game economy for several MMOs.I have also worked on developing new retention metrics to monitor the health of game populations.I regularly perform ad hoc analyses on monetization, player behavior, the efficacy of game events, and have developed a scorecard for measuring successful game encounters.Outside of the analyses for individual MMO titles, I am involved in modelling acquisition and retention behaviors for our parent company\'s subscription service.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Public Policy and Political Science

  2011 — 2020

• Wheaton College

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics, Economics, International Relations

  2002 — 2006

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Master’s Degree, Economics

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Qualitative Research
• Javascript
• Public Policy
• Stata
• Teaching
• Eviews
• Economics
• Data Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Latex
• Game Theory
• Higher Education
• Statistics
• Research
• Econometrics
• Microsoft Office
• Analysis
• Statistical Data Analysis
• R
• Sas
• Community Outreach