Difference between Number Cruncher and Neophyte

NUMBER CRUNCHER vs NEOPHYTE: NOUN

Someone able to perform complex and lengthy calculations
A computer that is able to perform complex, lengthy calculations.
A person who performs numerous calculations, especially an accountant.
An accountant or other person who deals with the calculation of numbers as a profession.
A computer capable of performing a large number of mathematical operations per second

A plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
A new convert being taught the principles of Christianity by a catechist
Any new participant in some activity
A recent convert to a belief; a proselyte.
A beginner or novice.
A newly ordained priest.
A new convert; one newly initiated.
In the Roman Catholic Church, a converted heathen, heretic, etc.
Occasionally in the Roman Catholic Church, a novice.
A tiro; a beginner in learning.
Synonyms Proselyte, Apostate, etc. See convert.
A new convert or proselyte; -- a name given by the early Christians, and still given by the Roman Catholics, to such as have recently embraced the Christian faith, and been admitted to baptism, esp. to converts from heathenism or Judaism.
A novice; a tyro; a beginner in anything.
A beginner.
A novice (recent convert), a new convert or proselyte, a new monk.
A plant species recently introduced to an area (in contrast to archaeophyte, a long-established introduced species).
A novice of a religious order or congregation.

Programmer, Investment banker, Econometrician, Actuary, Sabermetrician, Mathematician, Dealmaker, Accountant, Prognosticator, Pencil pusher, Spinmeister, Psephologist, Cruncher, Statistician, Wonk

Tenderfoot, Dabbler, Dilettante, Greenhorn, Novice, Newbie, Beginner, Tyro, Starter, Fledgeling, Entrant, Catechumen, Freshman, Fledgling, Newcomer

Boffin, Bureaucrat, Wheeler dealer, Programmer, Econometrician, Actuary, Sabermetrician, Mathematician, Accountant, Prognosticator, Pencil pusher, Spinmeister, Cruncher, Statistician, Wonk

Tenderfoot, Dabbler, Dilettante, Greenhorn, Novice, Newbie, Beginner, Tyro, Starter, Fledgeling, Entrant, Catechumen, Freshman, Fledgling, Newcomer

But I am a writer, not a number cruncher so any help would be eternally appreciated.
As a young number cruncher this is a worthy goal.

Once again, the neophyte is at risk of being taken.
Final Fantasy XI, let alone a neophyte like myself.
Neophyte undergoes chemical treatment, psychological conditioning, and subconscious hypnotherapy.
Is this doable for a neophyte like me?
A neophyte or inexperienced hand at the game.
Neophyte Hybrids are a type of Genestealer Hybrid.
Got houwe neophyte white and silver acrylic nails?
But I am a neophyte in this area.
You said in the book that you were a political neophyte, covering a political neophyte.
The document contains important information on neophyte diet and Mission agriculture, and discusses conflicts with the Presidio regarding neophyte labor.