John A.

Laich
1930 Ridge Avenue #B303 847-868-4675
Evanston, IL 60201 jlaich@gmail.com

Objective: Full-time analytical role that drives business decision making.

Qualifications Summary: Skilled quantitative analyst with experience in forecasting, predictive
modeling, and risk analytics in finance, marketing, and operations with applied statistical methods in
EViews, HLM, R, SQL, SAS, SPSS, Stata, and Python (data mining, segmentation, analysis of variance,
econometrics: time series, duration/hazard/survival models, multivariate and logistic regression models,
hierarchical and spatial analysis).

Professional Employment Experience

Senior Statistical Data Modeler, Truthnote Consulting Division at InSys Group, Inc., Evanston,
Illinois [work remotely at home office with some travel]: 2015 to Present. Industry: Analytics
Consulting.
Senior manager level analytics consulting role for AT&T clients on predictive sales and service
models using Python, Teradata SQL, and IBM SPSS Modeler. Develop statistical models using
transactional, customer, and third-party data and then submit the models for production use by
clients, e.g. wireless/mobility, IPTV, and various other telecom products and services.
InSys-led team at AT&T includes data services developers and analytical modelers that operate
in an agile analytics (software development) environment.

Analytics Manager and Epidemiologist, Health Economics and Outcomes Research at DaVita Clinical
Research (DCR), Evanston, Illinois [work remotely at home office with some travel]: 2014 to 2015.
Industry: Health/Medical and Pharmaceutical Consulting.
Principal statistical programmer for public health and clinical (epidemiological) research data
analytical modeling in SAS and Stata with Dr. Steven M. Brunelli's health economics and
outcome research group, e.g. mixed effects poisson models, largely in the end stage renal disease
(kidney failure) field data stratification, adjustments/controls, fixed and random effects.
Team involves data services, advanced analytics, and medical writing/publishing specialists.
Projects include those for both external (largely pharma) and internal (DaVita) clients.

Senior Analytics Consultant, Enterprise Intelligence - Advanced Analytics, Ernst & Young (EY),
Chicago, Illinois [travel nationally]: 2013 to 2014. Industry: Management Consulting.
Perform customer segmentation, forecasting/predictive modeling, and data mining for clients
across multiple verticals, e.g. automotive, industrial, consumer goods, energy, financial services,
healthcare, media, and technology.
Build and sustain relationships with clients across different industries, functional areas, and
geographical locations. Provide analytics support for assurance/audit teams.
Maintain analytics group records repository space and disseminate best practices among peers
and junior staff analysts/consultants. Prepare, develop, and deliver Advanced Analytics 101
course with senior consultant peers. Build upon project management skillset.
Work within MS SQL Server, IBM SPSS Modeler, and Tableau/Spotfire environments.

Market Research Analyst, Maritz Research at General Motors [on-site], Detroit/Southfield, Michigan:
2011 to 2013. Industry: Automotive, Market Research.
Conduct automotive market research and custom analytics on-site with GM North America
Market Research (NAMR) as primary client, utilizing syndicated/tracking studies (long-running
NVCS program) on consumer satisfaction survey design and results.
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1930 Ridge Avenue #B303 847-868-4675
Evanston, IL 60201 jlaich@gmail.com

Skills: Data merge and predictive analytics in SAS Enterprise Guide/Macro/STAT; filtered data
reporting in mTAB; presentation and expansion of data-driven insights throughout North
American and Global product planning, research and development, legal, finance, and marketing
(brand and product sides); statistical testing/validation; clustering/segmentation; scorecards.
Member, Q2 2012 GM Global Product Planning competitive manufacturer study winning team.

Asia Pacific Economist, Global Market and Industry Analysis (GMIA), Aquent at General Motors
[on-site], Detroit, Michigan: 2009 to 2010. Industry: Automotive, Finance.
Analyze and forecast macroeconomic and business cycle indicators (exchange rates, interest
rates, inflation rates, equity markets, GDP, industrial production, new vehicle sales, and industry
forecasting) for 18 different countries with Dr. Ted H. Chus (Chief Economist) team.

Results: better forecasting for NY Treasury Office foreign exchange trading (e.g. Korean won
hedges), improved sales forecast integration among International Operations; organized effective
Asian financial data preparation for GMs IPO package.
Skills: Econometrics and economic forecasting using a variety of data sources (especially
through Euromonitor, Goldman Sachs, Haver Analytics, and IHS Global Insight) and industry
sales forecasting/econometric modeling using EViews tools (seasonal factor adjustment using
X12/ARIMA) and SAS/ETS; presentations to senior planning department management and
executives.

Research and Teaching Assistant, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: 2006 to 2009.

At the Center for Global Studies: Provided Director Dr. Edward A. Kolodziej with data, research
sources, bibliographical recordkeeping, and data analysis (using SAS, Stata, EndNote, MS
Access and Excel) pertaining to publication of original works in security studies.
At the Department of Political Science: Led independent discussion/testing sections, assisted
student learning, and maintained course records.
At the Cline Center for the Study of Democratic Governance: Collected and assembled data for
Dr. Peter F. Nardulli on US crime indicies by state and post-World War II elections for cross-
national archives.
Skills: Research program development, data collection, statistical analysis using Stata, SPSS,
SAS/STAT, and SAS/ETS, presentation of results to professional panels; worked with economic,
financial, market, demographic, military/security, public health, political, electoral, energy, and
environmental data from government, academic, and business/industry sources.

Economics and Statistics Tutor, Academic Support Center, Oakland Community College, Auburn
Hills, Michigan: 2005 to 2006.
Encouraged a diverse range of students to become independent learners and scholars in
economics, statistics, accounting, marketing, political science, and history; served as informal
special assistant to Julie L. Granthen, instructor of economics.
Concurrently: worked in independent paid consulting on writing research papers/theses.

Brand Marketing Analyst, Universal Screen Arts Inc., Hudson, Ohio: 2004 to 2005. Industry:
Consumer Goods.
Managed three direct mail brands (Art & Artifact, Signals, and Wireless) to focus and expand
brand appeal and sales.
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1930 Ridge Avenue #B303 847-868-4675
Evanston, IL 60201 jlaich@gmail.com

Assisted marketing team with use of company databases and outside vendors and focus on
quantitative budget details under tight deadlines and schedules.
Skills: Research, quantitative analysis in Excel and relational databases, survey research design,
team communications, supplier relations.

Academic Credentials

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Political Science, 2006-2009:

PhD student, Quantitative Political Science and International Economic Relations.
MA, Quantitative Political Science, May 2008.
Research interests: Connections between power transitions and international trade/finance; trade
conflict; deindustrialization/globalization in OECD countries.
Chronicle of Higher Education fifth-ranked program (2005) in national scholarly productivity.
Primary methodology: econometric statistical analysis; maximum likelihood estimation using
Stata and R.
GPA: 3.64.
GRE (July 2005): 760/800 quantitative, 620/800 verbal, 6.0/6.0 analytical writing.

University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, 2000-2004:

BA, Economics & Political Science (double major), April 2004.
GPA: 3.79 major; 3.53 overall. First-year student, computer science/electrical engineering.
Areas of focus: international trade & development; Eastern Europe, Germany, and Japan.
Senior paper: Restraint-of-trade/collusion among 1960s Los Angeles automobile dealerships.
SAT: 710/800 verbal, 690/800 quantitative (previous scoring system).

Awards and Activities

Fellowship, Illinois Department of Political Science, Fall 2006-Spring 2009.
Illinois Graduate College and Political Science Travel Grant Recipient, Spring 2009.
Departmental Graduate Student Co-Chair for International Relations, 2007-2008.
Appointed Member, Illinois Student Senate: Graduate/Professional Affairs Committee, 2006-2007.
Winner, 2002 UMich Eldersveld undergraduate paper contest in Comparative Politics.
University Honors Merit, April 2002 and Regents Merit Scholarship, 2000-2001.
Dues-paying Member, American Political Science Association: 2006-2009.
International Studies Association: 2007-2009.
Midwest Political Science Association: 2007-2009.
Society for Political Methodology (statistical techniques and research methods): 2008 to Present.
Invited to serve as Adjunct Instructor of Political Science at Oakland Community College, 2010
(declined).
Invited to join Phi Beta Kappa, 2004 (declined).

Computer/Statistical Systems Expertise

Proficient: Microsoft Windows, Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook/Access), Internet Explorer;
Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome; capable in Unix/Linux environments.
7+ years use of SAS, SPSS, STATA, R, and Mathematica mathematical and statistical software. Also:
EViews, Visual Basic, HLM, MATLAB, mTAB, Teradata SQL, and Python.
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1930 Ridge Avenue #B303 847-868-4675
Evanston, IL 60201 jlaich@gmail.com

Regular use of Tableau and Spotfire to create data-driven visualizations, charts, graphs, and maps.
3 years education/training: AutoCAD (architectural design and mechanical modeling).
Capable in: C++, HTML, MS SQL Server; Teradata and Vertica databases.
Daily use of Haver DLX economic database, Lotus Notes, and SharePoint tools.
Typesetting with LaTeX in a Windows environment and use of Adobe Photoshop.

International Exposure and Travel

UMich Housing Language Program and Michigan Language Center (2001-2004; 2006): Developed
Japanese and Korean students English-language skills as a conversation partner/tutor.
Illinois Intensive English Institute, conversation partner (2008-2009).
Travel throughout Western Europe and China; some reading ability in German and Spanish.

Publications, Working Papers, and Non-Client Research Projects

Nobody Will Rescue An Insolvent Japan. Wall Street Journal. January 10, 2011: A16.

Formation and Evolution of International Trade Blocs: The Case of NAFTA. University of Illinois:
Department of Political Science/Center for Global Studies, 2009.

Research Assistant for Edward A. Kolodziej and Roger E. Kanet, eds. 2008. From Superpower to
Besieged Global Power: Restoring World Order after the Failure of the Bush Doctrine. Athens, GA:
University of Georgia Press.

International Trade and Militarized Disputes: How Does Economic Exchange Lead to Armed
Conflict? University of Illinois: Department of Political Science, 2007.
International Trade in Services and Social Welfare Spending: How Does Increasing Import
Competition Affect the Demand for Social Risk Insurance? University of Illinois: Department of
Political Science, 2007.
Multilateral Institutions versus Regional Blocs: What are the Effects of the GATT/WTO Negotiations
on Regional Trading Agreements? University of Illinois: Department of Political Science, 2007.
On United States v. General Motors Corp. et al. (384 U.S. 127: 1966). University of Michigan:
Department of Economics, 2004.
Natalia Dostinova, John Laich, and Terry Yim. Initial Economic Conditions & Privatization: Effect on
Transition Strategy and Outcomes in Visegrad Europe. University of Michigan: Department of
Economics, 2002.
Political-Economic Reform and Development: Chinese and Russian Renovation Strategies. University
of Michigan: Department of Political Science, 2002.