About
BenDiagrams is a place where I have fun, learn, and share what I’ve learned. I write about sports analytics, economic trends, and code experiments - all with a focus on real data, reuseable code, and insights.
What I Write About
- Data Science: Python tutorials, Machine Learning, visualization, tools and workflows
- Sports Analytics: Betting models, player props, performance predictions
- Economic Trends: Inflation tracking, CPI analysis, macro indicators
- Code Experiments: API integrations, Python tutorials, MLOps workflows
Every post includes reproducible code, real data sources, and interactive visualizations.
The Stack
- Language: Python (Pandas, Plotly, scikit-learn)
- Tools: Jupyter, Quarto, VS Code
- Publishing: GitHub Pages, automated via GitHub Actions
- Data Sources: College Football Data API, NBA API, FRED, odds providers
Contact
- Medium: @ben.g.ballard
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-ballard-44969313/
- GitHub: https://github.com/ballard11
Or just drop a comment on any post.
Disclaimer
Nothing here is financial advice. All code and analysis is for educational purposes.