Pearse O'Doherty

Pearse O'Doherty

Data Scientist | Sport Scientist | Strategic Management

About Me

With over 10 years of experience in elite sport, working across multiple disciplines and organizations worldwide. My career has spanned professional teams, high-performance environments, and large-scale data projects, where I have helped shape decision-making through data-driven insights, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics.

Across different sports, I have worked on many initiatives such as player evaluation, game analysis, injury risk assessment, and tactical insights, ensuring that data is not just collected but meaningfully applied. My work emphasizes context-driven analysis, moving beyond surface-level statistics to uncover deeper insights that impact performance and strategy.

In the past four years, I have also applied my expertise in the gambling industry, working on market creation, predictive modeling, real-time live data applications as well as risk management. This experience has given me a unique perspective on risk, probability, and decision-making under uncertainty, complementing my work in sport.

With a background that bridges data science, sports science, and real-world application, I thrive on solving complex problems and communicating insights that drive action. My approach is pragmatic, analytical, and focused on ensuring that data leads to better decisions, not just more information.

Career History

Mar 2024 – Current
Senior Data Scientist Consultant – Algorem Analytics
Mar 2022 – Jan 2024
Senior Data Scientist – Spotlight Sports Group
Mar 2020 – Mar 2022
Lead Player Insight Data Scientist – England Football Association
Jun 2016 – Mar 2020
Senior National Team Sport/Data Scientist – Ireland Rugby (IRFU)
Mar 2014 – Dec 2016
Applied Sport Scientist & Account Manager – STATSports