Research and academic institutions need to show the real impact of their talent development activities. 

From scattered data to impact

But career data on alumni, beneficiaries, and other former affiliates, is scattered, incomplete, and difficult to analyze. Without it, it’s hard for institutions to stand out to funding agencies. 

Manual searches and small surveys rarely capture the full picture. 

Data ends up inconsistent or anecdotal, leaving institutions unable to answer basic questions about their alumni overall, like where they work or how quickly they advance. And crucially, they’re unable to show how those outcomes compare with cohorts who didn’t have access to the advanced research environments these institutions provide.   

Alumni Analyzer streamlines data collection, applies rigorous analysis, and delivers clear, benchmarked insights. 

We transform scattered information into credible evidence you can use to secure funding and tell compelling stories about your institution’s impact.

Why institutions choose Alumni Analyzer

Stronger funding cases

Back your proposals with standardized, benchmarked alumni data that convinces funders with objective evidence.

DEMONSTRATED IMPACT

Understand how your talent
development activities shape leaders in research and innovation throughout society.

Smarter strategic decisions

Use insights on career outcomes and sector distribution to inform planning, guide investments, and strengthen institutional accountability.

Inside the Service

Custom cohort selection, allowing you to define groups
to analyze (student users, staff, grant recipients, etc.)

Fast collection of public alumni data, integrated with your institutional records

Benchmarking outcomes against cohorts who didn’t
benefit from your talent development activities 


Alumni interviews to establish causal links between
your talent development activities and career outcomes 

Career progression tracking, including speed of job
promotion and tenure with employers

Mapping across employment sectors, such as high-tech and research intensive industries

Mapping of education pathways, including continued studies at advanced levels

Geographic analysis to measure alumni retention within funders’ jurisdictions

Presentation-style reports with graphs, figures, and key findings


Optional spreadsheets for direct integration into alumni databases

Privacy-compliant data handling (GDPR, US, Canada) with secure storage


Customized scope to fit your institutional priorities

Trusted by World-Class Facilities

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Bill Matiko
CEO, Canadian Light Source

"Alumni Analyzer’s findings were immediately useful in CLS’ government relations activities, enabling us to tell objective, data-driven stories about our impact on the training of highly qualified personnel."

"The findings support our message to funding partners about our impact on the workforce of tomorrow. I look forward to using their services again!"

Dr. Jodi Cooley
Executive Director, SNOLAB

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"The results of the Alumni Analyzer study strongly confirmed that CMC provided real and lasting value to its graduates both in terms of the advancement of their technical skills and their value to industry as highly qualified personnel."

Gordon Harling
President and CEO of CMC Microsystems

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FAQs

What Alumni do you study?

You decide who to include. Alumni can be former users, staff, or anyone who benefited from your facilities, programs or funding, within a given period. This may include students, interns, post-doctoral researchers, as well as other scientists and professionals. 

What data do you need for a study?

We typically need alumni names, home university, if applicable, and the year in which they were associated with your organization. Additional details can add further value. Consider including how often or in what capacity they engaged (e.g. on-site user, data user, funding recipient) or demographic information.

What if we don't already have Alumni data?

That’s okay. Alumni Analyzer can help you collect it. We can reconstruct a sample of your alumni using publicly available information, such as research publications, professional profiles, and organizational websites.

How long does a study take?

Once agreements are in place and we receive your input data, studies take 1–4 months depending on scope.

How much does it cost?

Typical projects range from $10K–$40K, depending on the number of alumni, scope of analysis, and whether or not we perform alumni interviews. 

What about privacy and compliance?

We act as a data processor under your direction. You remain in control of your data. All information is stored on secure servers with USA, EU/UK GDPR, and Canadian compliance built in.

In what format do you deliver the study results?

Most clients receive a presentation-style PDF report with graphs and figures, a summary of key findings, and if applicable, alumni testimonials. Some data may also be delivered in a spreadsheet for integration into your alumni database.

The company was founded by Daniel Banks, whose path from a PhD in physics to operations of a major research facility to an MBA gave him both scientific grounding and strategic perspective. He has supported more than $300M in research funding proposals and authored dozens of data-driven reports for governments and universities. 

That blend of science and strategy led him to discover the value of alumni career analysis and shaped Alumni Analyzer into a repeatable service that turns untapped public data into reliable metrics of impact.

Alumni Analyzer helps research institutions demonstrate the impact of their talent development activities on society by turning alumni career data into trusted, standardized, benchmarked insights. Our mission is to showcase the value of investment in research, thus enabling evidence-based funding decisions.

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If you’d like to chat about how Alumni Analyzer could support your specific goals, or if you have any questions, contact us via email at daniel.banks@alumnianalyzer.com
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