Steve Holden, Ph.D.
About Steve Holden, Ph.D.
Steve Holden, Ph.D., is the Senior Vice President & Head of Single Family Analytics at Fannie Mae, with over 20 years of experience in modern data science and analytics.
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Steve Holden, Ph.D., is the Senior Vice President & Head of Single Family Analytics at Fannie Mae. In this role, he leads a team responsible for developing and maintaining statistical and machine learning models, BI dashboards, and analytic decision engines for a $3.7 trillion Single-Family Business.
Education and Expertise
Steve Holden holds a Ph.D. in Economics from The Johns Hopkins University, where he studied from 1995 to 2001. He also earned an MA in Economics from Queen's University in 1993 and a BA in Economics from the University of Toronto in 1992. Additionally, he attended Charterhouse School from 1983 to 1988. Holden's expertise lies in advanced econometrics, data science, statistical and machine learning models, and Lean Management Practices.
Professional Background
Steve Holden's professional journey includes roles at several prestigious organizations. Before joining Fannie Mae, he worked as an Adjunct Professor of Advanced Econometrics at The Johns Hopkins University in 2002. He also served as a Research Associate at the Bureau of Labor Statistics from 1997 to 1999 and as a Research Assistant at the Economic Strategy Institute from 1993 to 1994. Earlier, he gained experience as a Summer Intern at the International Monetary Fund from 1989 to 1990.
Achievements
During his tenure at Fannie Mae, Steve Holden successfully implemented a multi-year strategy to transition analytic platforms to Cloud-based infrastructure using modern data science practices such as R, Python, Domino, and AWS. His efforts in delivering industry-leading analytics solutions have benefited mortgage lenders and investors through tools like Desktop Underwriter, Collateral Underwriter, and Data Dynamics. In addition, he has authored articles including 'Getting Help to Where It’s Needed Most' (October 2020) and 'A Journey to More Equitable Mortgage Standards' (November 2023).
Industry Contributions
Steve Holden is known for his ability to effectively communicate complex analytic concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. With over 20 years of experience, he has played a crucial role in transforming analytics functions through modern data science methods. He reports directly to the Executive Vice President, Head of Single-Family Mortgage Business at Fannie Mae, contributing to the organization's strategic direction in analytics and data science.