Makail Johannesson
About Makail Johannesson
Makail Johannesson is a Behavioural Scientist with a background in Cognitive and Decision Sciences from UCL and Economics from the University of Mississippi. He has held various roles in behavioural science and content creation, currently working at Intact in Toronto, Ontario.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Makail Johannesson has been employed as a Behavioural Scientist at Intact Financial Corporation since 2022. In this role, he applies experimental methods to enhance user engagement, particularly in early-phase start-up environments. His work involves collaborating with designers to integrate behavioural insights into product development processes, contributing to the company's focus on improving customer experiences through data-driven strategies.
Education and Expertise
Makail Johannesson holds a Master of Science in Cognitive and Decision Sciences from University College London (UCL), which he completed in 2019. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Mississippi, graduating in 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in understanding human behaviour and decision-making processes, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Behavioural Science
Makail Johannesson has a diverse background in behavioural science, having worked in various roles that emphasize the application of behavioural insights. He served as a Junior Behavioural Analyst at Canvas8 from 2019 to 2020 and later as a Behavioural Science Consultant at Optimi Health for nine months in 2020. His experience includes content creation at The Decision Lab and writing for ValueWalk, where he focused on topics related to behavioural science.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current position, Makail Johannesson accumulated significant experience in the field of behavioural science. He worked at Fresh Squeezed Ideas as an Analyst in Behavioural Science from 2020 to 2022 and previously as an intern in the same organization in 2018. His early career included a summer internship as an Administration Officer at B2B Bank in 2017, where he gained foundational skills in administration and support.