Summary
Matthew Mahowald is a founder and data science leader with nine years of industry experience who blends deep mathematical training (PhD work in geometry and mathematical physics) with hands-on quantitative and product roles across finance, consulting, and startups. He has led data science teams and research efforts as Chief Data Scientist at PureTech and Data Science Technical Lead at K1X, and has experience in fast-paced quant environments like Akuna Capital. Comfortable moving between research and production, he has directed product-oriented data science at Open Data Group and led advanced analytics at Crowe, consistently translating complex models into operational solutions. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, he publishes on mathematics and data science via his blog, signaling a continued commitment to rigorous thinking and public-facing explanation. As a founder of Ragnerock, Inc., he now channels his combined academic and industry expertise into entrepreneurial ventures that bridge theory and applied analytics.
9 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mathematics at Northwestern University
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
English