Daniel Miles
About Daniel Miles
Daniel Miles serves as the Director of Urban Solutions at Hatch, where he has worked since 2021. With a strong background in economic analysis and urban development, he has held various leadership roles in organizations such as Econsult Solutions and ESI ThoughtLab.
Work at Hatch
Daniel Miles has served as the Director of Urban Solutions at Hatch since 2021. His role involves overseeing urban development projects and implementing innovative solutions in New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA. His work focuses on integrating technology and urban planning to enhance city living and mobility.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Miles holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Economics from the University of Scranton, obtained between 1999 and 2003. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland, where he earned a Master of Public Policy from 2004 to 2006 and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from 2006 to 2011. His academic background supports his expertise in assessing the impact of technology on business performance and urban development.
Background
Before joining Hatch, Daniel Miles held various positions in economic consulting and research. He worked at Econsult Solutions from 2013 to 2020, where he progressed from Director to Vice President and Associate Principal. He also served as Chief Economist at ESI ThoughtLab from 2016 to 2021, focusing on economic impacts of digital economies and urban solutions.
Achievements
Daniel Miles has conducted significant research, including an analysis of autonomous vehicle readiness for KPMG and studies on cashless economies for Visa and Mastercard. He led the 'Smarter Cities 2025' study, which aimed to develop sustainable business and financing plans for urban areas. His work has contributed to understanding the economic impacts of technology and urban policies.
Professional Experience
Daniel Miles has a diverse professional background, including roles at Oxford Economics as a Senior Economist and at Resources for the Future as a Summer Intern. He has also worked on economic modeling projects, such as developing a cigarette market forecasting model for the Philippines and analyzing public/private partnership policies in Asia.