<p>Academic background more in math than statistics. Recently entered industry, and my work now calls for statistical/data analysis as a matter of course. Always interested in theory along with practice. Here mostly to read/learn/enjoy.</p>

<p>BTW, I'm a mod over at the <a href="http://chess.stackexchange.com">chess.SE beta</a>. If you like the game to any degree, check it out.</p>

Ed Dean