
Sam Kovacs
From Sprites to Spreadsheets
About Me
Aspiring engineer with a strong foundation in data analysis, forecasting, and capacity planning. Experienced in using Excel, SQL,
and Python to enhance business operations, I am eager to transition into an engineering role where I can further develop my
technical skills and coding expertise. Passionate about contributing to innovative projects and driving efficiency through
technology.
✓ GitHub Foundations Certification
✓ Linux [ Debian, Arch, WSL2 ]
✓ [ Python, SQL, KQL ]
✓ CLI [ BASH, ZSH, PowerShell ]
✓ [ Excel: VBA, GSuite: AppsScript ]
Work History
Employer | Job Title | Date |
---|---|---|
GitHub | Forecast & Capacity Planning Analyst II | Nov 2021 - TODAY |
Mr. Cooper | Sr. Forecast Analyst | Jul 2020 - Nov 2021 |
Navan [fka TripActions] | Forecast Analyst | Jul 2019 - Jul 2020 |
Chewy.com | Time Operations Analyst | Aug 2018 - Jul 2019 |
GitHub
Mr. Cooper
Navan
Achieved a support ticket forecast variance (MAPE) of less than 5%, while improving process efficiency by 75%, by implementing an XGBoost ML model in Python and automating the input pipeline using KQL and eventually querying directly within Fabric. Collaborated with analytics to revamp Power BI reporting, creating a short-term and long-term planning dashboard for leaders to self-serve and enhance operational efficiency.
Created a calculator in Excel to prioritize engineering efforts by assessing the business cost to support tickets, allowing resource investments in the areas with the largest ROI.
Created and maintained various workload and capacity planning models in gSheet/Excel across the Revenue organization such as Support, Professional Services, Sales Support, Field Operations, and more.
Worked cross-functionally to facilitate accurate and timely revenue planning cycle for fiscal and half planning rhythms. Led analysis on seller productivity, partnering with Finance and Sales teams on new approach for hybrid licensed and metered revenue model.
Led tactical and cadenced sync meetings with senior leadership.
Tracked and visualized trends in KPI metrics; reported to leadership.
Long and short-term planning for seven lines of business including modeling outbound call volume and forecasting FTE requirements to achieve service level and other organizational goals.
Consulted newly launched Homeownership Across Texas team on data practices to jumpstart their reporting efforts.
Monitored and modeled multi-channel service queues: calls, chats, tickets, VIP, and Enterprise.
Ran daily standups with site leadership to address intra-day challenges and establish game plan to meet SLA.
Documented standard operating procedures to ensure process consistency.
Education
University of Texas at Dallas – BFA in Arts and Technology
✓ Calculus I, II, III
✓ Discrete Mathematics I, II
✓ Computer Science I, II
✓ Procedural Animation, Rigging I and II ]