Derek Lein
Assistant Editor turned Data Analyst
10 years of entertainment industry experience paired with a Google-certified technical foundation in R, Python, SQL, and Tableau.
ABOUT
With a BFA in Film Production and a decade of experience in film and television post-production, I have spent my career learning how to sift through massive amounts of raw footage, identify the relevant material, and synthesize that into a compelling narrative. It is a process requiring much patience, but the satisfaction of successfully finding that narrative within the chaos makes the entire experience incredibly rewarding.Recently, I have been channeling this expertise into a transition to Data Analytics. I have found that the core skillsets involved in post-production, including the organizing complex folder structures, tracking copious amounts of metadata, and managing disparate databases, are remarkably similar to that of data analysis.As a Google Certified Data Analyst, I am dedicated to combining my industry domain knowledge with a technical foundation in SQL, R, Python, and Tableau. My goal is to build data-driven solutions and construct compelling narratives to communicate those solutions.
VIEW MY PROJECTS
The Criterion Standard: A Data-Driven Strategy for Collection Expansion
Fusing my prior experience in the film industry with my data analytics skillset, I analyze and identify key acquisitions for the Criterion Collection utilizing R-driven data engineering and Tableau visualizations.
The Low-Budget Advantage: A Data-Driven Case Against Hollywood's Blockbuster Bias
Fusing my prior experience in the film industry with my data analytics skillset, I analyze current box office trends and identify which budget class of films is the smartest investment within the current landscape.