Wataru Ando

Wataru A. has extensive experience in baseball research and development, currently serving as Lead Analyst for the Chicago White Sox since October 2019, following roles as Senior Analyst and Analyst in Baseball Operations. Wataru A. previously worked at Epic as a Cogito-Systems Engineer, supporting analytic infrastructure for healthcare organizations and optimizing SQL queries. A significant contributor to Saberseminar, Wataru A. presented research on player performance across ballparks and developed algorithms to predict home runs. Wataru A.'s background also includes tutoring in mathematics and Japanese at Lafayette College, where a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics was earned. Professional experience includes interning at Eastern Bank and contributing to international market expansion for the NFL's streaming service.