Lucca Ferraz

Lead 12-person team in creating detailed analytics reports for coaches Created comprehensive database on every Division I football player and their potential fit at Rice Built machine learning model to predict every FBS players likelihood of both entering transfer portal as well as transferring to Rice Designed web application using R Shiny to further automate the opponent scouting process

Evaluated over 100 high school and college players' film to determine if they are a good fit for Rice Football Assisted with recruiting events and visits for potential Rice Owls

Assisted with game planning, player evaluation, and recruiting Helped film for the fall practices/season Used pole as well as sideline and end zone cameras to record practice and game film for coaches

Developing analytics-based scouting reports for coaches as well as statistical models for projecting transfer portal targets Working on a web application using R and Shiny to further automate the opponent scouting process

Utilized machine learning algorithms for player evaluation and in-game decision making Improved upon existing measures of data quality assurance to validate incoming park-level data at the amateur level Developed strong skills in statistical modeling and quantitative analysis of a variety of data sources Translated complex data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders utilizing RMarkdown and R Shiny

Participated in an 8-week summer research project under mentor Dr. Ron Yurko Capstone Project: "Examining batted passes in the NFL: A hierarchical approach to explaining variance of an unlikely event"

Created detailed video and written scouting reports on both current and potential clients Evaluated prospects with Synergy Sports data and film analysis to predict potential NBA success and earnings Added over 50 new potential prospects to database with write-ups and breakdowns for each Mapped NBA free agency moves to determine ideal locations and opportunities for clients Created an in-depth pitch deck used in company meeting with potential NBA client

Utilized Synergy Sports to provide basketball analytics Helped Rice Basketball coaching staff prepare for upcoming opponents Used Excel and Powerpoint to craft individualized player and team scouting reports

Managed the schedule and escorted Damar Hamlin and his family throughout the show Communicated with talent flow management to ensure event timeliness

Graduated Cum Laude with a double major in Sport Analytics and Statistics and minors in Data Science and Financial Computation and Modeling -President's Honor Roll -Rice Sport Analytics Team -Rice Club Basketball Team -Rice Chess Club -Rice Finance -Sports Data Modeling Club

-4.59 Weighted GPA -4.0 Unweighted GPA -Student Body Vice President -Chess Team Co-Founder/State Champion -Drum Major