Data Analyst Intern

We are an NEA-funded startup based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our team consists of veterans from industry (Uber, Apple, Amazon, Google, Rohde & Schwarz) and academia (Stanford University) joining forces to address the most fundamental problems in machine perception and sensor fusion. We’ve built a new disruptive Tagless Activity Tracking platform, with roots in academic research, to revolutionize the world of industrial automation. You can find out more about us by visiting our website, and our notion page.

Our mission and team expertise spans beyond software to advanced sensor systems, algorithms, embedded systems, signal processing, and machine learning. Our team is building and deploying edge software and cloud services for real-time customer facing products as well as internal big data tools. We look for people with a depth of expertise and experience in one of these areas, and with the intellectual curiosity for interacting with, learning from, and teaching world-class experts in areas outside their expertise.

As Plato enters the growth mode, we are seeking a high-energy, organized, analytical and motivated Data Analyst to handle a wide array of analytics responsibilities. This is a unique, high-impact role that broadens your understanding of what it takes to build a world-class business based on a new disruptive perception technology platform.

Responsibilities

• Analyze variability from trends; exploring data and communicating findings
• Define and track key performance indicators
• Design and implement dashboards and reporting that enables internal clients to access, explore and monitor their data
• Partner with cross-functional colleagues to identify and report on short-term and long-term performance
• Perform ad hoc data investigations analysis as necessary
• Identify any bugs in data collection or reporting, investigate root causes
• Expectation is to spend 20 hours (or more) per week

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong data visualization skills
• Proficiency programming in SQL and Python
• Ability to connect data analysis to real business problems, in order to impact business performance. Ability to think strategically, analyze and interpret different data sets.
• Experience working with traditional relational databases and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with data exploration /data visualization tools like Tableau, etc.
• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS, ideally in an analytical field such economics, mathematics, or computer science
• At least 1 previous internship
• Work experience implementing and reporting on business key performance indicators
• Previous internship experience using SQL and Python is preferred

Cultural Fit

• Ability to work in a small and fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude, team-oriented spirit, and enthusiasm for our goals.
• A curious outlook - willingness to learn new things and solutions to fit the problem.
• A strong sense of ownership and passion for completing a job well - attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with all levels of company regardless of seniority.
• Sense of humor and ability to proactively problem solve