
About

Matt Koch, Founder
In 2019 I graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a Bachelors Degree in Operations Research and all my teeth despite my lifelong passion for playing hockey at the collegiate level. I then earned a Master of Science from MIT in the same field and began my professional career as an Air Force Officer and Operations Research Analyst/Data Scientist in Washington D.C. working at the Pentagon. I was hungry for more and ventured into various side hustles, exploring surveys, option trading, Amazon FBA, and more, but it was data science freelancing that captured my interest and became my true calling.
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I'm passionate about using data to drive informed decisions, unlocking insights, and empowering smarter choices. I've gained valuable experience in diverse fields like sports betting, predicting the stock market, optimizing airline routes and crew assignments, and more, ultimately allowing me to bring a versatile perspective and a rich set of skills to tackle challenges across different domains.
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I've had numerous conversations with peers and some of my closest friends about starting a business together and instead of just talk, I wanted to action on this. The combination of my passion for hockey and data is why I created Power Play Analytics. I'm eager to tackle this journey while still serving my country. I have an extensive network of friends and peers who hold masters and doctoral degrees across diverse domains, enthusiastic to offer their assistance and share their expertise to strengthen small businesses and even the playing field at a fraction of the cost.