Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill is a seasoned leader in Data Science and Digital Analytics, with over 20 years of experience in delivering transformative results through innovative problem-solving. He leads the product and technology side of the Mather business, which now delivers revenue-driving innovations to almost 400 media brands globally.

Michael's journey has been marked by significant achievements, including founding Sophi as a commercial SaaS product in 2021, after years of Sophi delivering great results within The Globe and Mail. He has a proven track record of building and managing high-performing teams, having led a group of 90 professionals, including data scientists, engineers, and product managers, at The Globe. This experience honed his expertise in creating digital solutions that meet the needs of modern businesses.

Earlier in his career, Michael held management positions at Research In Motion (BlackBerry), TD Bank Group, and Rogers Communications, where he further developed his skills in data mining, modeling, and analytics. His academic background includes a Master of E-Commerce in Data Mining from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting & Computer Science from Bishop's University.

Michael is passionate about leveraging data to drive business success and is always eager to explore new opportunities for innovation.