Nicholas Brecht is a seasoned professional in the field of data science and business analytics, currently serving as a Lecturer in Business Analytics & Information Systems at California State University-Sacramento since August 2022. Prior to this role, Nicholas held various positions, including Data Scientist at Blue Shield of California from November 2019 to November 2024, and Data Science Consultant at Deloitte for a brief period in 2019. Additional experience includes serving as a Data Science Teaching Assistant at UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education, a Business Intelligence Analyst at TDSC - The Dentists Supply Company, and a Data Analyst at e.Republic. Nicholas began the professional journey with an internship at the California Democratic Party. Academically, Nicholas holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from Saint Mary's College of California and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California State University-Sacramento.