Matthew Sternberg
About Matthew Sternberg
Matthew Sternberg is the VP of Marketplace, Data Science & Analytics at Rover.com and an advisor at Babylist. He has a PhD in Nuclear & Particle Physics from the University of Chicago and extensive experience in data science and analytics roles.
Title at Rover.com
Matthew Sternberg currently holds the title of VP, Marketplace, Data Science & Analytics at Rover.com. He began this role in 2019, leveraging his extensive experience in data science and analytics to enhance the company's marketplace operations.
Advisory Role at Babylist
Since 2024, Matthew Sternberg has been serving as an advisor at Babylist. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in data science and analytics to provide strategic guidance to the company, aiding in the optimization of their marketplace and data-driven initiatives.
Previous Roles at Rover.com
Before becoming VP at Rover.com, Sternberg served as Senior Director, Data Science & Analytics from 2018 to 2019. Based in the Greater Seattle Area, he directed the data science team and contributed to significant data-driven strategic decisions during his tenure.
Positions at Porch
Matthew Sternberg's trajectory at Porch included several key roles. He was Director of Data Science and Analytics (2017-2018), Lead Data Scientist (2016-2017), and Senior Data Scientist (2015-2016). Throughout these positions, he played a crucial part in evolving Porch's data analytics capabilities and supporting business strategy with data insights.
Academic Background
Matthew Sternberg earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nuclear & Particle Physics from the University of Chicago, where he also obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Oregon. His strong academic foundation underpins his professional expertise in data science and analytics.
Early Career and Research Roles
Matthew Sternberg's early career included various research and teaching positions. He worked as a Research Associate at the University of Washington (2013-2015) and as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow and PhD Candidate at the University of Chicago (2007-2013). He also gained experience as a Scientific Assistant at Argonne National Laboratory and as a Student Research Assistant at the University of Oregon.