Matthew Silver is a data science leader with 12 years of experience building AI-driven threat detection at Vectra AI, where he currently serves as Vice President, Data Science. He scales research into production, shapes data mesh initiatives, and translates product and security priorities into actionable ML roadmaps that advance XDR capabilities. With a PhD in computational neuroscience and a background in multi-unit electrophysiology, he brings uncommon expertise in modeling temporal and behavioral signals to cybersecurity problems. A strong communicator and site-builder, he founded Vectra’s Cambridge office and regularly presents strategic AI work to top customers and partners. Matthew combines deep technical rigor with organizational design to empower teams to deliver high-impact, interpretable AI solutions.
12 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
BA Neuroscience Computer Science minor, BA Neuroscience Computer Science minor at Hamilton College
PhD Cognitive and Neural Systems (Computational Neuroscience), PhD Cognitive and Neural Systems (Computational Neuroscience) at Boston University
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