Dana Chandler, PhD
About Dana Chandler, PhD
Dana Chandler, PhD, is a Data Science Manager at Hinge, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in economics and has held various data science roles at notable companies including Instagram, Lyft, and The Boston Consulting Group.
Current Role at Hinge
Dana Chandler serves as the Data Science Manager at Hinge since 2020. In this role, Chandler has implemented company-wide experimentation standards and improved methodologies for measuring key metrics, such as Hinge's 'Great Dates' metric, with a focus on enhancing accuracy among Gen Z users. Chandler has also led the Product Data Science team through a significant growth phase, expanding the team from approximately 2 to 10 members. Additionally, Chandler has revamped the hiring process for Data Scientist and Analyst roles, contributing to the overall development of the data science function within the organization.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Hinge, Dana Chandler held several significant positions in data science and analytics. Chandler worked at Instagram as Lead Data Scientist from 2018 to 2019 and at Lyft as Senior Data Scientist from 2019 to 2020. Chandler also served as Senior Data Scientist at AIG (Science Group) from 2015 to 2016 and as a Data Scientist and Manager at Civis Analytics from 2014 to 2015. Earlier in their career, Chandler worked at Citadel LLC as a Data Scientist in Global Equities in 2017 and at The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as an Associate Consultant from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Dana Chandler holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they studied from 2010 to 2014. Chandler also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from the University of Chicago. This strong educational background in economics underpins Chandler's expertise in data science, analytics, and product development, allowing for effective contributions to various organizations in the tech industry.
Contributions to Hinge
At Hinge, Dana Chandler has made several key contributions that have positively impacted the company's operations. Chandler standardized the approach to measuring the impact of user 'nudges' using an intent-to-treat causal framework. Additionally, Chandler collaborated with product leadership to enhance data science and product team collaboration through the introduction of data science readouts after major tests. Chandler's efforts in standardizing the Growth team's opportunity-sizing process have also improved data utilization within the organization.
Teaching Experience
In addition to their corporate roles, Dana Chandler has experience in academia. Chandler served as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University in the City of New York for a brief period in 2016. This role reflects Chandler's commitment to sharing knowledge and expertise in data science and analytics with students, contributing to the educational landscape in the field.