Sears Merritt

Sears Merritt

AI, Data, and Technology Executive

MassMutualGreater Boston

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Experience22+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

As Head of Enterprise Technology & Experience at MassMutual, I am responsible for the company’s technology, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence strategy and vision. Since I joined MassMutual in 2013, I’ve helped embed data science, machine learning, and AI into many aspects of MassMutual’s business and operations. I’ve held various roles in the areas of data science, strategy, architecture, and technology and have played a central role in developing MassMutual’s data science and analytics team. Other notable accomplishments include launching MassMutual’s Health and Wellness program and establishing the life insurance industry's first data and AI governance program. Prior to my time at MassMutual, I founded a real-time machine learning platform for predicting within-competition events in college and professional basketball games. Before that, I was responsible for architecting one of the nation’s first regional tele-health networks in Colorado. I am a frequent speaker at industry conferences and have many patents and publications in machine learning, technology, and financial services. Outside of my time at MassMutual, I serve as a board member and advisor to several industry and civic organizations and enjoy spending time with family and riding my bike.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • BaringsCurrent
    2020–Present· 6 yrs 8 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      2020–Present
  • MassMutualCurrent
    Oct 2013–Present· 12 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Technology and ExperienceCurrent
      May 2022–Present
    • Head of Technology and Data
      2021–May 2022
    • Head of Data, Strategy & Architecture
      2019–2021
    • Vice President & Chief Data Scientist, Head of Data Science, Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics
      2015–2019
    • Lead Data Scientist
      Oct 2013–Apr 2015
  • 2013–2013· 0 mos
    • Founder
      2013–2013
  • 2007–2010· 3 yrs
    • Principal Engineer
      2007–2010
  • 2005–2007· 2 yrs
    • Senior Engineer
      2005–2007
  • 2004–2005· 1 yr
    • Network Engineer
      2004–2005

Education

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Finance

MIT Sloan School of Management

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Computer Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Master’s Degree

Telecommunications

University of Colorado Boulder

Bachelor’s Degree

Electrical Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Software DevelopmentProduct ManagementTechnology LeadershipData ScienceCorporate GovernanceIT Infrastructure ManagementProduct StrategyLife InsuranceDigital TransformationElectronic Health Records (EHR)FinanceVoice & Data ConvergenceBusiness StrategySoftware as a Service (SaaS)Artificial Intelligence (AI)CybersecurityExecutive ManagementBoard of DirectorsData Center ArchitectureElectronic Medical Record (EMR)