MBA Candidate · Notre Dame Mendoza · Class of 2026

James P.
Schwann

Business Analytics · Finance · Digital Product Management
Turning data into strategy. Building toward what's next.

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Who I Am

About Me

James P. Schwann

Welcome to my website! My name is James Schwann. I attended Columbia University from 2019–2022, where I studied Economics and Political Science — two disciplines that taught me to ask better questions about the systems that shape our world.

I am a curious explorer, devoted to gaming, reading, and lifelong learning. Currently, I am an MBA candidate at the Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business, pursuing a major in Business Analytics with minors in Finance and Digital Product Management.

I aim to use my quantitative aptitude and analytical skills to help build amazing products, services, and software that benefit others. I believe technology — from AI to AR to VR — is on the cusp of a massive leap, one that will open people to entirely new worlds and stories.

Technical Proficiencies
  • R — Regression & Data Analysis
  • Python — Data Analysis
  • SQL — Data Queries
  • Excel — Financial Forecasting
  • Tableau — Data Visualization
  • Company Growth Strategy
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Background

Resume

Education
Master of Business Administration
May 2026
University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business — Notre Dame, IN
Major in Business Analytics & Minor in Finance. GPA: 3.884/4.00.
Bachelor of Arts
December 2022
Columbia College, Columbia University — New York, NY
Major in Economics & Minor in Political Science. GPA: 3.70/4.30.
Interests & Activities
VP of Communications for BGM (Black Graduates in Management) — sends weekly newsletters, connects students with notable ND alumni, and organizes networking events for first and second-year MBAs.
Mentor in Columbia's Odyssey Program, guiding students on academic and career opportunities.
Member of the Notre Dame Technology Club — helps students network, find opportunities in tech, and supports entrepreneurs through the Notre Dame Idea Center.
Experience
Data Analyst / Partner Enablement Intern
May–Aug 2025
Calix (Software/Hardware Telecom) — San Jose, CA
Analyzed bookings data across 1,900+ customers to quantify partner business contribution; presented strategic recommendations to the VP of the Partner Ecosystem, resulting in a new incentive program. Developed a financial forecast for the Deployment Services team around a ~$10M deal. Built a Partner scorecard measuring CSAT, financial performance, and innovation across business units.
Financial Analyst / Asset Management Coordinator
Nov 2023–May 2025
Engie (Renewable Energy) — Chicago, IL
Forecasted revenue for 300+ solar projects using degradation and kWh data, facilitating ~$5M in capital commitments. Assembled operations reports for Goldman Sachs, HASI, and JP Morgan, driving a 5% reduction in O&M expenses. Leveraged SAP, BoA CashPro, and DB Global Office to increase accrual accuracy by 10% and reduce monthly close by two days.
Product Lead & Growth
Nov 2022–Jul 2023
Memix (Technology Startup) — Remote
Collaborated with PMs and engineers to build viral growth loops, attracting ~10,000 new users weekly in Spring 2023. Implemented Google Search ID tags boosting downloads 25% MoM. Launched partnerships with Columbia, Ohio State, and UMass Amherst, generating ~10,000 new sign-ups.
Community Lead & Growth
Apr 2022–Jul 2023
IRL (Technology Startup) — Remote
Managed public communities and user education, contributing to 15% growth in positive App Store & Google Play reviews. Secured a partnership with the UFC, making IRL the official UFC messaging app with placement in three PPV fights. Led a Summer 2022 growth strategy that garnered 150,000+ new users.
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Selected Work

Projects

Network Analysis · R · Data Science
Twitch Network Analysis
Understanding how language is fundamental to influence in the Twitch social network. An in-depth analysis using ERGM modeling and diffusion analysis on a dataset of 168,000+ nodes and 6M+ edges to examine how linguistic patterns shape influence, community formation, and viewer engagement.
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Blockchain · Economics · Game Development
A Case Study on Gods Unchained
A deep-dive paper examining how blockchain games function and could transform future game development. Explores the intersection of decentralized ownership, digital economies, tokenomics, and player incentive structures — and what the Gods Unchained model means for the future of Web3 gaming.
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Data Analysis · R · Public Health · Economics
Vaccination Rates & Mortality / Economic Performance
An empirical investigation asking: is there a correlation between vaccination rates and general mortality or economic performance across countries? Using fixed-effects regression analysis on 40+ years of World Bank data spanning 20 developed and developing economies to explore the relationship between immunization and outcomes like GNI, unemployment, and crude death rates.
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Medium Articles

Writing

I write about politics, technology, and the forces shaping our world. Find my full collection of articles on Medium.

Presidential Ethics · Political Analysis
The Moral Failings of Two Modern American Presidents: Joseph R. Biden & Donald J. Trump
A candid examination of the ethical shortcomings of two consequential presidencies and what they reveal about modern American leadership.
Policy · Government Accountability
False Promises & Real Damage: The Trust Cost of Trump's DOGE Initiative
Exploring how the DOGE initiative has eroded public trust and the broader consequences of performative governance on institutional credibility.
Fiscal Policy · Legislation
The Bloated, Blundering Bill
A critical breakdown of legislative excess — examining how bloated bills obscure accountability and undermine effective policymaking.
Economics · NYC Politics
Good Campaigning, Bad Economics: A Critique of Zohran Mamdani's NYC
Applying an economics lens to Mamdani's NYC platform — where the campaign rhetoric diverges from sound economic policy and real-world tradeoffs.
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