Meaning of the word number-cruncher in English

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number-cruncher

US /ˈnʌm.bɚˌkrʌn.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈnʌm.bəˌkrʌn.tʃər/

Noun

a person or computer that performs mathematical work involving large amounts of information or numbers:

Example:
He gained a reputation as a smart number-cruncher who could turn data into policy.