Matt Hitchins is an accomplished data scientist with a passion for applied data science and analytics. He holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from George Washington University, where he specialized in understanding human decision making processes. Prior to his doctoral studies, Matt earned a Master's degree and Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. After completing his education, Matt has held various leadership positions in the field of data science and analytics. He is currently a Data Science Lead at Mercer, where he helps clients in various industries harness the power of data analytics to make informed business decisions. Previously Matt served as a Director of Quantitative Analytics and Data Science at Gartner where he led a team of quantitative analysts and data scientists conducting data-driven talent analytics research. Matt's expertise lies in using advanced techniques to extract insights from complex data sets and translating those insights into actionable strategies. He is also a skilled communicator, able to effectively present complex data to non-technical stakeholders.
Matt Hitchins, Ph.D.
Data Science Lead, Mercer
Research Expertise
About
Publications
Cognitive Control Aids in Conflict Resolution During a False Belief Task
PsycEXTRA Dataset / Jan 01, 2014
Wynn, R., Hitchins, M., & Sohn, M.-H. (2014). Cognitive Control Aids in Conflict Resolution During a False Belief Task: (524912015-229) [dataset]. In PsycEXTRA Dataset. American Psychological Association (APA). https://doi.org/10.1037/e524912015-229
Working Memory Capacity and Cognitive Control: A Test of the Load Specific Interference Effect
PsycEXTRA Dataset / Jan 01, 2014
Hitchins, M., Wynn, R. M., & Sohn, M.-H. (2014). Working Memory Capacity and Cognitive Control: A Test of the Load Specific Interference Effect: (524912015-228) [dataset]. In PsycEXTRA Dataset. American Psychological Association (APA). https://doi.org/10.1037/e524912015-228
The Effects of Implicit Sequence Knowledge on Distractor Interference
PsycEXTRA Dataset / Jan 01, 2012
Wynn, R. M., Hitchins, M., & Sohn, M.-H. (2012). The Effects of Implicit Sequence Knowledge on Distractor Interference: (502412013-961) [dataset]. In PsycEXTRA Dataset. American Psychological Association (APA). https://doi.org/10.1037/e502412013-961
The Source of Response Repetition Cost: Evidence From a Subliminal Priming Study
PsycEXTRA Dataset / Jan 01, 2012
Hitchins, M., Wynn, R. M., & Sohn, M.-H. (2012). The Source of Response Repetition Cost: Evidence From a Subliminal Priming Study: (502412013-962) [dataset]. In PsycEXTRA Dataset. American Psychological Association (APA). https://doi.org/10.1037/e502412013-962
Education
Ph.D., Cognitive Neuroscience / May, 2017
University of KwaZulu-Natal
MA, Cognitive Science / June, 2012
University of KwaZulu-Natal
BA, Cognitive Science / November, 2010
Experience
Gartner Inc.
Senior Principal, Quantitative Analytics and Data Science / August, 2017 — April, 2020
Director, Quantitative Analytics and Data Science / May, 2020 — July, 2022
Mercer
Principal, Data Science Lead / July, 2022 — Present
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