Matt Haffner is a spatial data scientist and academic leader with a decade of experience bridging geography, reproducibility research, and applied analytics. As co-founder of 4th Coast Consulting and an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, he translates spatial methods into reproducible workflows for both research and clinical partners, including a research affiliation with the Mayo Clinic. His background—PhD and MS in Geography plus a BA in Mathematics and Geography—underscores a quantitative approach to spatial problems and a commitment to methodological rigor. Known for focusing on replicability in spatial science, he combines classroom teaching, consulting, and cross-institutional research to make geospatial analysis more transparent and usable.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's Degree Mathematics and Geography, Bachelor's Degree Mathematics and Geography at Pittsburg State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geography, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Geography at Oklahoma State University
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