Matias Berretta
About Matias Berretta
Matias Berretta is a Growth Data Scientist currently working at Ophelia, where he has contributed to enhancing data infrastructure and developing machine learning models. He has a diverse background in data science, research coordination, and digital marketing, with previous roles at institutions such as Healthfirst and Oberlin College.
Current Role at Ophelia
Matias Berretta serves as a Growth Data Scientist at Ophelia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data analytics to drive growth initiatives within the company. He has played a key role in developing the first machine learning model in production at Ophelia, which generates risk scores for appointment cancellations. This model enables targeted outreach to reduce no-show rates. Additionally, he has standardized metric definitions and advised leadership on tactical decisions, contributing to the implementation of business intelligence solutions such as Looker.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to his current role, Matias Berretta worked as a Data Scientist at Healthfirst from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included analyzing healthcare data to inform business strategies. He also served as a Graduate Assistant at Fordham University for nine months in 2018 to 2019, where he supported academic research. Earlier, he was a Research Coordinator in the Psychology Department at Oberlin College from 2015 to 2017, contributing to various research projects.
Educational Background
Matias Berretta holds a Master of Science in Data Analytics from Fordham University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Creative Writing from Oberlin College, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His educational journey began at Graded - The American School of São Paulo, where he achieved the IB International Baccalaureate and American High School Diploma from 2010 to 2012.
Research and Publications
Matias Berretta has contributed to academic research, including authoring a paper accepted at the ICHI 2020: IEEE International Conference on Healthcare Informatics. This paper was based on a deep learning model he developed to assist doctors at Harvard Medical School with treatment decisions for multiple sclerosis. His research experience includes working as a Research Coordinator at Oberlin College, where he managed various projects in the Psychology Department.
Digital Marketing and Social Media Expertise
Before joining Ophelia, Matias Berretta managed a social media agency, where he developed expertise in digital marketing strategies. This experience provided him with insights into effective online engagement and marketing tactics. His skills in this area were further utilized at Ophelia, where he contributed to the company's data-driven marketing efforts.