Robert Villavicencio
From auto body shop to sports analytics. Now helping teams and leagues turn data into decisions at KAGR. Here you'll find my work, my story, and an open door for anyone trying to break in, whether you need advice, a conversation, or a connection to someone who can help.
I'm a Platform Delivery Associate at KAGR (Kraft Analytics Group), where I help sports and entertainment organizations get clean, decision-ready data into the platforms and projects their teams actually use. Before this, I was Lead Analyst, Analytics & Automation at TKO Group Holdings, supporting WWE, UFC, PBR, and AAA. I spent four-plus years before that at FanDuel and numberFire working on player stats, DFS, and database management, where I taught myself to code on the job with no technical background going in. My path started in a vocational auto body program, then took me to a B.S. in Sport Management from SUNY Brockport ('21), an M.S. in Sport Management from the University of Florida ('24), and an M.S. in Business Analytics from Fairfield University, where I was named to the Dolan School's 30 Under 30 Class of 2026. Along the way I've worked across sales, sports analytics, and data strategy alongside some of the best people in the industry. Outside of work, I mentor, build professional connections, volunteer in my community, and spend a lot of my time caring for animals.
Always Open to Connect
Networking is one of my favorite parts of this industry. I attend events like Sports Business Leaders, the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, and Stags in Analytics at Fairfield whenever I can. If you're a leader looking for candidates, a business looking for a partner, or a founder getting something off the ground, I'm always happy to make an introduction or just have a conversation.
Giving Back
The people who helped me early on didn't have to. That's stuck with me. I volunteered as a Spanish translator with the New York Legal Assistance Group's Asylum Clinic, helping families navigate a process that's hard enough without a language barrier in the way. I mentor students and early-career professionals trying to break into sports and analytics, and I make introductions wherever I can. Now that I've made the move to Foxborough, I'm looking forward to getting involved with the Patriots Foundation's Pawtriots program, which connects shelter dogs with families across New England. Anyone who knows me knows dogs are my thing. Being the first in my family born in the United States and the first to earn a college degree means I know exactly how much a single open door can change. If you'd like to set up a mentorship session, or your organization has a volunteer opportunity where I could help, reach out.
