About Me

Im Currently a Junior at UNC purusing a CS and Statistics BS. My hobbies include cooking, poker, and bodybuilding.

Skills

Experience

Education

Contact

  • UI/UX
    Designing Web/App Interfaces (HTML/CSS/JSS)
  • Predictive Modeling
    Exemplified through my Sports Analytics Backtester (evaluated strategies with historical data). (Python/R)
  • Risk Management
    Exemplified through my Kelly Criterion Simulator, which calculates fair odds, recommends optimal bet sizing, and uses Monte Carlo simulations to model bankroll distributions, confidence intervals, and long-term risk exposure.
  • Atrium & Carolina FinTech Hub — Intern
    • Engineered a VR Therapy Environment in collaboration with a cross-functional team.
    • Pitched the project to Atrium executives and integrated feedback into development.
  • NC Varsity Esports & STEM League — Coach
    • Spring: Instructed students in algorithm design through a custom robotics game.
    • Fall: Instructed students in entrepreneurship via a trade and decision-making game.
  • Sharpshooters Discord — Contributor
    • Shared math-driven and model-based sports insights with 800+ paid members.
    • Demonstrated success of modeling with $40K+ personal profit since Dec 2024.
  • Currently
    Purusing BS in CS and Statistics @ UNC
  • Email
    ethanyountz@gmail.com
  • Phone
    704-993-1679

My Work

Sports Analytics Backtester

Backtesting framework in Python to evaluate strategies using historical data.
Calculates key performance metrics (ROI, drawdowns) to examine effectiveness.

Github Repository Link

Risk Management & Kelly Criterion Simulator

Web application that calculates fair odds by removing vig and applied the Kelly Criterion to recommend optimal bet sizing for risk-adjusted growth.
Also Contains a simulation engine to model EV, profit probability, and bankroll distributions with confidence intervals across scenarios.

Website Link

Stranded - Unreal Engine Project

Created using Unreal Engine 5 - Victor of Stiegler Ed Tech Game Competition
Developed Island Generation; Player Locomation; Interactive Environment
Demo Video Link