Matt Hartigan
About Matt Hartigan
Matt Hartigan is a Data Annotation Coordinator at Motional, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in data management and project coordination, having held various roles in companies such as Citi Group, Whole Foods Market, and ASAPP.
Work at Motional
Matt Hartigan has been employed at Motional as a Data Annotation Coordinator since 2021. In this role, he has developed and managed annotation projects across various fields, including Information Technology and IT reporting. He has demonstrated a strong track record of increasing team productivity and efficiency while overseeing these projects. His expertise in agile development enhances the management of annotation projects, allowing for effective collaboration with engineering teams to create solutions based on user and vendor feedback.
Previous Experience
Before joining Motional, Matt Hartigan held several positions in various organizations. He worked at Citi Group as a Specialist for two months in 2016. He then served as a Managing Buyer at Whole Foods Market from 2016 to 2018. Following that, he worked as a Data Curation Associate at ASAPP from 2018 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a role as Business Development Director at Evolved Media from 2015 to 2016 and as a Reporter/Producer at Fast Company from 2013 to 2015. He also completed a Copy Editing Internship at Bleacher Report in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Matt Hartigan earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English, Psychology, and Fine Arts from the University of Southern California, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He also holds a High School Diploma from Loomis Chaffee, where he focused on Liberal Arts and Sciences from 1999 to 2002. His educational background supports his expertise in agile development and project management, particularly in the context of data annotation.
Skills and Achievements
Matt Hartigan possesses a range of skills that contribute to his effectiveness in project management. He excels in building and maintaining strong partnerships, optimizing stakeholder and vendor cooperation. His proven ability to meet deadlines under budget while managing complex corporate operations is notable. Additionally, he is skilled in negotiating and relationship building, which enhances vendor cooperation and contributes to project success.