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Physics Colloquium – From Lawrence University Physics to Forecasting Plush Cats - Bradley Bodee `11

Speaker:
Bradley Bodee `11
Forecasting Date Scientist at MJ Holding

Title:
From Lawrence University Physics to Forecasting Plush Cats

Abstract:
Predictive Sales Forecasting drives decisions across nearly every major industry, from retail to entertainment. MJ Holding distributes everything from trading cards to toys across major retailers. In this talk, I’ll share how Lawrence University’s Physics Program unexpectedly prepared me for this career. I’ll cover what it was like learning the craft on the fly, how forecasting methods are evolving and, most importantly, which color plush cat sold the best. Along the way, I will highlight real forecasting challenges, lessons learned, and the surprising ways quantitative skills from school, good note taking, and a bit of luck shaped my path.

Full Bio:
Bradley Bodee is a 2011 Lawrence University graduate with a degree in Physics and holds a M.S. in Physics from Ball State University. He is also a Certified Professional Forecaster through the Institute of Business Forecasting. Over more than a decade at MJ Holding, Bradley has worked across a wide range of forecasting roles, from managing Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Cards to board games. In his current role as Forecasting Data Scientist, he builds internal tools to tackle novel forecasting challenges and partners with the software company GAINSystems to develop external solutions.

Location:	Youngchild 115
Sponsor:	Physics
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