Bora Calis
Grad Student
Medford, Massachusetts USAAbout
I am a recent graduate from Tufts University with Summa Cum Laude honors, double majoring in Quantitative Economics and Applied Mathematics. Currently, I am pursuing an MS in Economics at Tufts, expected to graduate in 05/2025, while using my 5th year NCAA eligibility as a varsity team swimmer.
Experience
PFF Academia Researcher
Jan 2024 - Present
Engaged in a research project analyzing transfer portal success for NCAA football teams, focusing on wide receivers. Utilized PFF’s comprehensive datasets, including play-by-play data and player grades, to identify key predictors of post-transfer performance.Developed success metrics and statistical models to assess and predict the impact of player
MENTEE
Jan 2024 - Present
Selected for exclusive six-month mentorship program, culminating in participation at the leading sports analytics conference. Engaged in immersive industry learning and mentorship under seasoned professionals
SPONSORSHIP SCOUT (DATA OPERATIONS TEAM)
May 2023 - Present
Conducted in-depth research on digital sponsorships through official professional and non-pro team websites/social media. Attended multiple professional & collegiate sporting events to collect data on revenue advertising. Analyzed TV & radio sponsorship content during professional sports broadcasts
WEB3 SPORTS SUBSCRIPTION BUSINESS INTERN
May 2023 - Sep 2023
Utilized Web3 technologies to enhance consumer monetization and fan engagement strategies through Decentralized Digital Memberships (DDM) which is a next-generation subscription solution powered by blockchain technology. Played a key role in revolutionizing the way sports organizations approach subscription-based models.
EVENT ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEER
May 2023 - May 2023
Volunteered for event organization at a Web3 football and sports conference focused on fan engagement and digitalization called "Fans Love It" which takes place on the same day and same city as the Champions League Final.
DATA SCIENCE RESEARCH INTERN
Jan 2023 - Sep 2023
Spring and Summer 2023 Research Intern conducting data science research about "Bioregional Digital Twins in Casco Bay" with DISC Director Prof. Abani Patra. Partnered with SustainaMetrix and the president Glenn Page in preparation for the bioregional T-Lab/workshop called a Deeper Sense of Place that will take place on July 17-19 at Wolfe’s Neck.
DATA SCIENCE RESEARCH SCHOLAR
Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
Worked on the unassigned distance geometry problem (UDGP) with Prof. Abiy Tasissa. Designed and implemented an UDGP algorithm using statistical techniques in the programming language MATLAB. Received a certificate in recognition of the ability to be detail-oriented and a problem-solver
Education
Quantitative Economics & Applied Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science
Sep 2020 - May 2024
Graduated in 05/2024 with Summa Cum Laude (3.94 GPA). Dean's List (All semesters). Received The Lewis F. Manly Memorial Prize and Kahlil Gibran Endowed Scholarship Fund