Coding in the NFL

What is Tom Bliss's role at the NFL?

• Football Coach

• Football Operations Data Science Manager

• Sports Analyst

• Team Manager

Which programming languages does Tom use in his job?

• Python and R

• Java and C++

• Swift and Kotlin

• JavaScript and PHP

Where did Tom Bliss grow up?

• Miami, Florida

• Chicago, Illinois

• Oakland, California

• New York, New York

What was Tom's undergraduate major?

• Computer Science

• Mathematics

• Data Science

• Physics and Astronomy

Which university did Tom attend for his master's degree?

• MIT

• Harvard University

• Columbia University

• Stanford University

What is one of the goals of Tom's work at the NFL?

• To increase ticket sales

• To enhance stadium facilities

• To make the game as competitive, fast, and well-officiated as possible

• To improve player salaries

What type of projects did Tom work on during his internship?

• Marketing campaigns

• Basketball and NFL data projects

• Stadium design

• Player training programs

What is one of the problems Tom might analyze in his role?

• Player dietary habits

• NFL schedule inequities

• Fan engagement strategies

• Merchandise sales

What is a recommended first step for someone interested in sports analytics?

• Create sports-related data projects

• Learn to play football

• Study sports history

• Attend NFL games

What is the NFL's official data analytics competition called?

• NFL Data Contest

• Football Analytics Challenge

• Big Data Bowl

• Data Science Bowl