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Nathan Lovin

Analytics Engineer

Pluralsight

Biography

I’m an Analytics Engineer at Pluralsight with a passion for building data products that empower teams to make better decisions. I specialize in designing dimensional models, building scalable data pipelines with dbt and SQL, and creating self-service analytics platforms that turn complex data into actionable insights.

My path to analytics engineering came through academia—I have an M.A. in Political Science with a focus on statistical methods and spent years teaching data science at Georgetown University. While I ultimately chose to leave my doctoral program, that academic foundation gave me deep expertise in statistical modeling, research design, and translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

Today, I combine that analytical rigor with modern data engineering practices. I love the challenge of architecting data systems that are both technically sound and genuinely useful to stakeholders. When I’m not building data models or optimizing SQL queries, I’m spending time with family and friends in Charlotte.

Core expertise: SQL, dbt, dimensional modeling, Python, Snowflake, data warehouse design, statistical analysis

A (possibly outdated) version of my resume is available here.

Interests

  • Baseball (Go Cubbies!)
  • D&D
  • Cycling
  • Brewing

Education

  • Ph.D. in Political Science (no longer pursuing), 2020

    University of Maryland

  • MA in Political Science, 2017

    University of Maryland

  • BA in Political Science and History, 2011

    Virginia Tech

Skills

python

90%

SQL

95%

Wizard

50%

Experience

 
 
 
 
 

Analytics Engineer

Pluralsight

Oct 2021 – Present Charlotte, NC

o Design and build dimensional models and data marts using dbt and Snowflake, creating reusable data products that serve as the single source of truth for product analytics across Customer Success, Sales, and Product teams

o Architect modular data transformations with comprehensive testing frameworks and documentation, implementing data quality checks that ensure reliability for self-service analytics

o Partner with business stakeholders to translate analytical requirements into scalable data solutions, delivering ad hoc analyses and reports that drive revenue growth and customer retention strategies

o Lead code reviews and mentor team members on dbt best practices, SQL optimization, and analytics engineering patterns

 
 
 
 
 

Analytics Engineer

Universal Service Administrative Company

Aug 2019 – Oct 2021 Washington, D.C.

o Led the design and implementation of the analytics layer for the organization’s data warehouse using dbt, establishing best practices for testing, documentation, and modular data transformations

o Built reusable data products and analytical datasets using SQL, Python, and R that identified operational inefficiencies and improved data integrity across all four Universal Service Fund program areas

o Developed and maintained predictive analytics pipelines with comprehensive monitoring, translating complex findings into actionable insights through Tableau and R Shiny dashboards

o Mentored junior analytics team members on dbt best practices, SQL optimization, and dimensional modeling through code reviews and technical guidance o Designed star schema data marts that enabled business stakeholders to self-serve their analytics needs while maintaining data governance

 
 
 
 
 

Adjunct Professor of Data Science

Georgetown University

Jan 2019 – May 2020 Washington, D.C.

o Designed and taught graduate-level courses on data science for public policy students, covering SQL, Python, R, data warehousing, version control, machine learning, and text analysis

o Mentored 60+ students through code reviews and office hours on analytics best practices, reproducible workflows, and technical communication

o Guided students in collecting real-world datasets, designing statistical models, and conducting analyses to inform policy proposals

o Oversaw development of machine learning projects evaluating solutions for public sector challenges, including NYC transit system optimization

 
 
 
 
 

Data Consultant

University of Maryland

Jan 2016 – Jun 2019 Maryland

o Built data pipelines using Python, Airflow, and PostgreSQL to enable ongoing analysis of publication and citation data, evaluating the university’s academic performance relative to peer institutions

o Designed and maintained a multi-decade data warehouse supporting strategic decision-making on PhD retention rates, faculty performance, and program outcomes

o Managed data collection for a multi-state precinct-level election research project, supervising 3 undergraduate researchers and organizing data for use by academic collaborators

o Collaborated with faculty on dataset collection, analysis, and visualization supporting research publications using R, STATA, and ArcGIS

 
 
 
 
 

Teaching Assistant

University of Maryland

Aug 2014 – May 2019 Maryland

o Designed course materials, planned lessons, provided constructive feedback to students, and led sections in a range of courses, such as American Government and Politics, Introduction to GIS for Social Science Research, and Advanced Statistical Methods for Social Science

o Developed a remote lab process to increase access and efficiency for students and faculty using ArcGIS

o Created dummy and real datasets to demonstrate complex models and mapping processes in R, STATA, and ArcGIS

Recent Posts

A Breakdown of r/EDH's 7/10 Decks

Introduction A couple of weeks ago, there was a post about 7/10 decks on the r/EDH subreddit. I was curious to see what the general …

r/EDH 7/10 Appendix

Projects

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Census Map Tinkering

Just some map tinkering I did a few months ago in R.

r/EDH 7/10 Deck Data

Repo to hold public facing data for the breakdown of r/EDH’s 7/10 decks.

Recent Publications

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The Urban-Rural Gulf in American Political Behavior

Urban-rural differences in partisan loyalty are as familiar in the United States as they are in other countries. In this paper, we …

Contact

  • Washington, DC
  • Not teaching this semester
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