Hiring - Head of Analytics

[Thomas_Hepner]

@DarkForestCapital @BigSky7 @overanalyser

Glad to see this hit the forum!

For what it’s worth, I worked as Data Scientist and then as a Data Science Manager for 2 years leading a team of 5 Data Scientists that built data products purchased by some of the largest banks in the world.

As a former hiring manager, a key component of my talent development philosophy is promoting people who are already doing the work.

It is evidently clear to me that @jdcook has been doing superior Analytics work for the Index Cooperative as the leader of the Analytics Working Group for the past 6+ months.

Here was my comment on @jdcook’s most recent AWG funding proposal:

@Thomas_Hepner

AWG has demonstrated itself as a vital function for the Index Coop that supports all other functions.

I am strongly in favor of renewing funding with increased budget.

If anything, I’d argue we’re ready to extend the term from 3 months to 6 months or even 12 months, at least for the Leader Stipend, as @jdcook has built a reputation for doing phenomenal work for the Coop over the past 6 months.

While I am happy to see an open application process, in my view the Index Cooperative would be making a massive mistake by not hiring @jdcook from “within” the Coop for the Head of Analytics role.

He’s the current Analytics Working Group leader and he’s doing a great job.

Let’s negotiate a compensation package that aligns @jdcook with the Index Cooperative for the long-term.