Nate Godsman, Cfa
About Nate Godsman, Cfa
Nate Godsman, CFA, is the Director of Data Science at Fannie Mae in Washington, D.C., where he leads a team in developing machine learning and statistical models.
Title
Nate Godsman holds the title of Director of Data Science at Fannie Mae in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Nate Godsman currently serves as the Director of Data Science at Fannie Mae. In this role, he manages a team of data scientists responsible for developing machine learning and statistical models through the end-to-end lifecycle. He collaborates with software developers and product owners to introduce innovative solutions, critically evaluates quantitative results, and facilitates data-driven decision-making for business teams. Nate also focuses on coaching and talent development across all career stages.
Past Experience
Nate Godsman has a diverse professional background. Before his current role at Fannie Mae, he worked as a Credit Risk Analyst at RapidAdvance from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Economist II at Fannie Mae from 2012 to 2016. His earlier experience includes a position as a Research/Teaching Assistant at the University of New Hampshire from 2011 to 2012, a Camp Counselor and Aquatics Director at Geneva Glen Camp in 2010, and a Resident Advisor at Emory University from 2008 to 2009.
Education
Nate Godsman achieved a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of New Hampshire, where he studied from 2011 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Music from Emory University, where he studied from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data science and analytics.
Key Initiatives and Projects
During his tenure at Fannie Mae, Nate Godsman has led several key initiatives. In 2020, he redesigned a component model to improve risk-ranking performance and explainability, offering more actionable insights to customers. He also introduced product enhancements to expand program eligibility during a period of high refinance activity and limited capacity. In 2021, he spearheaded the roll-out of a product to new customers, consulting on process flow and integration decisions to support their digital transformations and enhance borrower experience.