Ethan Nelson

About Me

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Introduction

I’m a Statistics student at Brigham Young University with a focus on data science, operations, and supply chain systems.

I’m interested in how systems actually function under real-world constraints—and how data can be used to improve decisions within them.

My work sits at the intersection of:

• analytics
• operations
• and judgment

Where statistical thinking isn’t just used to analyze outcomes, but to:

• evaluate tradeoffs
• clarify decisions
• and improve execution in complex environments

I care about doing things the right way—not just getting the right answer.

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Education

Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science in Statistics (Emphasis in Data Science)
Expected Graduation: December 2026

Focused on applying statistical and analytical methods to real-world systems, including operations, supply chains, and organizational decision-making.

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Experience

Supply Chain Intern (Incoming)
Parker Hannifin — Summer 2026

• Supporting inventory management, supplier coordination, and spend analysis within a live operational system
• Building and maintaining Power BI dashboards to improve visibility into key processes
• Working with supplier and purchasing data to support day-to-day decision-making and process improvement

Analytics & Financial Services Experience

• Applied data analysis in high-volume, real-world environments where decisions carry immediate consequences
• Developed an understanding of how data interacts with risk, incentives, and operational constraints
• Focused on using analysis to support action—not just explanation

Academic Projects

• Supply chain analysis of Parker Hannifin, focusing on structure, constraints, and operational tradeoffs
• Statistical modeling and data analysis projects centered on practical decision-making, not just technical execution

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Skills

Programming & Data

• Python
• R
• SQL (foundational)
• Statistical modeling and inference

Analytics & Visualization

• Power BI
• Data cleaning and transformation
• KPI design and reporting
• Forecasting fundamentals

Operations & Business

• Supply chain fundamentals
• Inventory concepts (EOQ, service levels, variability)
• Process thinking
• Management communication

Core Strengths

• Translating data into decisions
• Operating under ambiguity and changing conditions
• Connecting technical analysis to real-world outcomes
• Cross-functional communication

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Get to Know Me

• I’m drawn to environments where systems are complex and decisions matter
• I think in terms of constraints, tradeoffs, and incentives
• I value clarity, adaptability, and practical impact
• I’m especially interested in manufacturing, operations, and supply chain systems
• Much of my work explores why some systems—and people within them—perform better than others

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