Analytical Student Leader

Daniel Shnayder

Two-sport captain, sports analytics club president, and engineering enthusiast driven to turn teamwork, data, and discipline into meaningful results.

About

Growing up around competition taught early lessons in discipline, resilience, and teamwork. On the tennis court and the football field, every practice is a chance to improve and every game is a chance to lead by example.

That same drive carries into the classroom and beyond. A curiosity for how numbers explain performance led to founding a community of fellow students passionate about sports analytics, while an immersive engineering program at Georgia Tech sparked a deeper interest in problem-solving and design.

Four years of customer-facing work and a corporate internship added another layer: reliability, communication, and the ability to perform in fast-paced environments. Now eager to bring that energy to a university community that values collaboration, initiative, and intellectual curiosity.

Leadership

CAPTAIN

Tennis and Football Teams

Leading two teams means setting the standard in effort, attitude, and accountability. Responsibilities include motivating teammates during demanding seasons, keeping communication open between players and coaches, and helping each athlete feel valued as part of something bigger than individual performance.

PRESIDENT

Sports Analytics Club

Building a space where students explore how data shapes the games they love. As president, meetings are organized, responsibilities are shared across members, and discussions turn raw statistics into practical insights about performance and strategy.

STUDENT

Leadership Council

Serving as a voice for the student body by helping plan school events and initiatives. Working alongside peers and administrators turned student ideas into experiences that strengthened school spirit and engagement.

Athletics

Tennis demands focus, patience, and mental toughness. As team captain, the court is where composure under pressure and respect for every opponent are put into practice.

Tennis

Football

Football is the ultimate team sport, where success depends on trust and preparation. As captain, the goal is simple: bring energy, lead with consistency, and push the team to improve together.

Balancing two competitive sports with academics and work commitments built strong time management and a lasting appreciation for commitment.

Sports Analytics

A passion for sports and a love of numbers came together in the Sports Analytics Club. The club approaches athletics through a data-driven lens, asking questions such as what the numbers reveal about winning, how performance can be measured, and how strategy can be improved through evidence.

Leading the club strengthened skills in data interpretation, communication, and collaborative problem-solving, and confirmed a desire to keep working at the intersection of sports, analytics, and engineering.

Experience and Exploration

Georgia Tech Engineering Camp

An immersive summer program at Georgia Tech offered a first taste of university-level engineering. Hands-on projects and collaboration with motivated peers strengthened problem-solving skills and fueled a growing interest in how things are designed, tested, and improved.

Intern | GMI Corp

A six-week internship provided exposure to a professional corporate environment. Supporting team projects, adapting quickly to new tools and expectations, and delivering assigned work on schedule demonstrated the value of reliability and clear communication in a workplace.

Team Member | Ben & Jerry's

Four years of dedicated service in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting. Peak hours, busy weekends, and a steady stream of guests built dependability, patience, and the ability to stay positive under pressure, along with a strong sense of teamwork.