Sears Merritt
About Sears Merritt
Sears Merritt serves as the Interim CEO and Board Member at Haven Technologies and is an Advisor at eShare. He has extensive experience in technology and data roles, particularly at MassMutual, where he held various leadership positions.
Work at Haven Technologies
Sears Merritt serves as the Interim CEO and Board Member at Haven Technologies. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's strategic direction and leadership in the Greater Boston area. His role involves overseeing operations and guiding the organization through transitional phases.
Current Roles and Advisory Positions
In addition to his role at Haven Technologies, Sears Merritt is currently an Advisor at eShare, a position he has held since 2023. He also serves as a Board Member at Barings, a role he has maintained since 2020. Furthermore, he has been an Advisor at Antara Health since 2019, providing insights and guidance based on his extensive experience in technology and data.
Education and Expertise
Sears Merritt holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, both from the University of Colorado Boulder. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Telecommunications from the same institution. Additionally, he completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at MIT Sloan School of Management, enhancing his expertise in finance and management.
Professional Background at MassMutual
Sears Merritt has a significant history with MassMutual, where he has held various leadership positions. He served as Head of Technology and Data from 2021 to 2022, and as Head of Enterprise Technology & Experience (CIO) since 2022. His previous roles at MassMutual include Vice President & Chief Data Scientist and Lead Data Scientist, showcasing his expertise in data science and technology.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Data Science
Before his tenure at MassMutual, Sears Merritt worked as a Principal Engineer at Children's Hospital Colorado from 2007 to 2010 and as a Network Engineer at Level 3 Communications for one year. His early career laid the foundation for his later roles in data science and technology leadership.