Dr. Paul W. Eykamp
Principal Data Scientist & Strategist at AAA
Bridging the gap between Enterprise Performance Management, AI-driven Analytics, and Political Science.
About Me
I am a Strategic Planner, Data Scientist, and Political Scientist with over thirty years of experience in leading complex long-term corporate projects to completion. My analytical expertise spans enterprise performance management, AI-based modeling, data architecture, lifetime valuation, and marketing strategy.
Beyond the data, I am deeply involved in community and non-profit organizations. I have also had unique opportunities in my earlier career, including working two summers (1987 and 1992) in the British Parliament for a Conservative MP, where I learned campaigning strategies and gave tours of the Palace of Westminster. During my time at UC San Diego, I even spent time producing a local TV show.
Education
UC San Diego
MA, Ph.D. in Political Science
Active in AS and GSA student government. Lived in the UCSD International House.
Washington University
Bachelor of Arts (AB)
Active in CS40 and SU student government.
The Evansville Day School
K-12 Education
Student Government, Yearbook, Varsity Sports, Theater
Quick Facts
- Reno, Nevada
- Principal Data Scientist
- AI Strategist
- Political Scientist
- Non-profit Board Member
- Avid Skier
Professional Experience
Principal Data Scientist & Strategist
AAA (Mountain West Group)
Conducting membership analysis, market analysis, direct market modeling, business strategic planning, and economic and demographic forecasting. Specializing in AI-based modeling, data analysis, reporting, AI project design and implementation, and AI security and governance design.
Senior Consultant
Kaiser Permanente
Conducted membership analysis, line-of-business strategic planning, and economic forecasting to support major healthcare market initiatives.
Strategic Planner
University of California
Focused on strategic institutional planning and higher educational policy analysis, applying quantitative rigor to university systems and operations.
Volunteer Leadership - Current and Past
Regional President
UCSD Bay Area Alumni
Organizing and leading regional alumni network events.
Alumni Volunteer Leadership
Washington University
Alumni Committees (San Diego, San Francisco). Chair of Reno/Tahoe Alumni. Served on Reunion Committees.
Chair
Iron Horse Corridor Advisory Committee
Advising on local trail and corridor development in Contra Costa County.
Assistant Scoutmaster
Troop 266
Mentoring and leading youth in outdoor skills and leadership development.
President, Parent Association
Sage Ridge School
Executive Committee leadership for the coming year.
Board Member
Sierra Community House
Connecting and empowering the community through family strengthening and crisis intervention.
Selected Research & Publications
As a Political Scientist, my research heavily focuses on US higher educational policy, institutional economics, and the statistical realities behind academic trends. This is old stuff becasue, shockingly, the corporate world does not lend itself to publishing.
Personal Interests
Skiing
Avid skier with extensive logs across Tahoe and Utah. Peak seasons involved 30-34 days on the mountain.
What I'm Reading
- • Terry Pratchett's Discworld series (Men at Arms, The Fifth Elephant, Thief of Time)
- • The Economist & Scientific American
Hobbies & Leisure
Active hobbies include Swing Dancing (can teach West Coast), hiking, and white water rafting.