Luke Martin Shimek

Senior Data Scientist - Economics @Zenimax Media

Bloomington, IN, US
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WORK HISTORY

Aug 2022 — Present

Senior Data Scientist - Economics @Zenimax Media

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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

2011 — 2020

Indiana University Bloomington

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

2002 — 2006

Wheaton College

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

2009 — 2011

Indiana University Bloomington

Master’s Degree, Economics

SKILLS

Qualitative ResearchJavascriptPublic PolicyStataTeachingEviewsEconomicsData AnalysisPublic SpeakingLatexGame TheoryHigher EducationStatisticsResearchEconometricsMicrosoft OfficeAnalysisStatistical Data AnalysisRSasCommunity Outreach

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.

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