Michael Hatton
About Michael Hatton
Michael Hatton is a Product Manager specializing in Text and Data Mining at the American Chemical Society, with over fourteen years of experience in semantic and metadata strategy. He has held various roles in organizations such as the Federal Reserve Board and Mayo Clinic, and possesses strong skills in product management and information architecture.
Work at American Chemical Society
Michael Hatton serves as the Product Manager for Text and Data Mining at the American Chemical Society. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development and implementation of strategies that enhance data mining capabilities. His role involves utilizing agile methodologies to manage product development and lead teams effectively. He operates within the Washington DC-Baltimore area, focusing on optimizing text and data mining processes to support the organization's goals.
Previous Experience at Federal Reserve Board
Michael Hatton worked at the Federal Reserve Board in various capacities from 2016 to 2021. Initially, he served as a Senior Enterprise Taxonomist for two years, followed by a three-year tenure as Lead Enterprise Taxonomist. In these roles, he focused on semantic and metadata strategy, governance, and design, contributing to the organization’s information architecture and content strategy within the Washington D.C. Metro Area.
Education and Expertise
Michael Hatton holds a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from George Mason University, studying there from 1985 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in designing and developing metadata schemas, ontologies, and taxonomies, enhancing data findability and integration.
Background in Semantic Technologies
Michael Hatton has over fourteen years of experience in semantic and metadata strategy. He is proficient in semantic technologies, including RDF, SPARQL, and OWL. His background includes leading the development of a semantic ecosystem to support search and analytics, as well as effectively communicating complex ideas to non-technical audiences. This skill set is critical in balancing user needs with business requirements in product development.
Career History and Roles
Throughout his career, Michael Hatton has held various positions that have shaped his expertise in taxonomy and ontology. He worked as an Ontology Specialist and Senior Ontologist I at Mayo Clinic from 2009 to 2016, and as a Taxonomy Consultant at SingleFeed from 2008 to 2013. Additionally, he has experience as an Assistant Buyer at Vroman's Bookstore and as an Associate at MIT Press. These roles have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of content strategy and information architecture.