Summary
Michael Mahometa is a Principal Data Science Analyst with nine years of experience translating employee and program data into actionable insights for large organizations, currently leading Team Member Listening and Insights at Whole Foods Market. He combines a PhD in Experimental Psychology with deep statistical consulting roots from over a decade at The University of Texas at Austin, where he built and managed consulting services and helped launch online professional education in data science. Michael designs and deploys models that link engagement, retention, customer experience, and business outcomes, and extracts thematic signals from open-ended employee feedback. He has led mixed teams of statisticians, programmers, and social scientists on public health and education research, bringing pragmatic rigor to applied problems. Known for capturing the "big picture" of a data story while delivering rapid, business-prioritized analytics, he helps leaders make evidence-driven decisions that improve workforce well-being and organizational performance. An educator at heart, he pairs technical depth with a talent for translating complex methods into clear, actionable guidance.
9 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Experimental Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Experimental Psychology at The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology at University of Scranton