Matt Greenwood
About Matt Greenwood
Matt Greenwood serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Two Sigma, where he leads the development of advanced tools and languages that integrate modeling and engineering. He is also active in Two Sigma Ventures, focusing on investments in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
Work at Two Sigma
Matt Greenwood serves as the Chief Innovation Officer at Two Sigma Investments, LLC, a position he has held since 2003. In this role, he leads initiatives focused on developing advanced tools and programming languages that bridge the gap between modeling and engineering. He constructs extensive simulation infrastructure to support the firm's operations. Additionally, he plays an active role in Two Sigma Ventures, where he invests in companies leveraging data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. His work includes evaluating and mentoring emerging businesses in the technology and fintech sectors.
Education and Expertise
Matt Greenwood has a strong academic background in mathematics and physics. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Oxford from 1986 to 1989. He then pursued a Master of Science in Theoretical Physics at the Weizmann Institute of Science from 1989 to 1991. Greenwood completed his education with a PhD in Mathematics from Columbia University, studying from 1991 to 1996. His educational foundation supports his expertise in data science, modeling, and engineering.
Background
Before joining Two Sigma, Matt Greenwood held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked at Bell Labs as a Member of Technical Staff from 1996 to 1998 and served as an Assistant Professor at Columbia University from 1996 to 1998. He then transitioned to IBM Haifa Research Lab, where he worked for two years from 1998 to 2000. Following that, he held several senior roles at Entrisphere from 2000 to 2003. His diverse experiences in research and academia have shaped his approach to innovation.
Contributions to Open Source and Community Initiatives
Matt Greenwood is a strong advocate for open source technologies and their role in fostering innovation. He is involved in the creation and contribution to open source projects and promotes their use within the engineering community. Greenwood supports the development of digital infrastructure aimed at public good and actively participates in community support initiatives. His belief in the power of data science to enhance research drives his commitment to collaboration within open source communities.
Professional Interests
Matt Greenwood has a keen interest in full-bodied problem solving within engineering. He engages in discussions related to engineering leadership and is a voracious user of open source technologies. His professional pursuits reflect a dedication to optimizing studies with data science models and advocating for collaborative efforts in technology development.