Ryan Taggard

Ryan Taggard is a skilled data analyst currently serving as a Senior Data Analyst at DraftKings Inc. since March 2023. Previously, Ryan worked as a Consultant at MVP Ventures, developing algorithms for fundraising event forecasts in early-stage startups. As Deputy Campaign Manager and Data Director for Mike Pieciak’s campaign for Vermont State Treasurer, Ryan played a crucial role in optimizing campaign strategies, which resulted in a successful election with 65.4% of the vote. Ryan's experience as a Pandemic Analyst for the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation included significant contributions to COVID-19 response efforts, such as co-creating the active case algorithm and building a county-based travel restrictions map. An alumnus of Yale University with a BS in Mathematics, Ryan also has a background in education and research, including roles as a substitute teacher and a research intern at Yale.