Leadership Team

Our expertise in understanding and managing audience intent was born in political campaigns but has rapidly grown to include corporate analytics. We are a growing team of data scientists, data engineers, media specialists, and creative experts.

Photo by Alex Tetrault

Thomas Pitfield

Thomas Pitfield

Founder + CEO

Tom served as the Chief Digital Strategist for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2015 federal election campaign, as well as his campaign for leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada. Before that, Tom helped build IBM’s Toronto Innovation Center and worked as a Policy Advisor to the Director of IBM’s Business Partner Channel.


Sean Hutchison

Sean Hutchison

President

Before joining Data Sciences, Sean led the business development, platform and partnerships teams for Facebook in Canada. Prior to that, Sean was Vice President of Product at Points.com. He’s also co-founded two companies — Fort Nocs Networks, one of Canada’s leading application managed services companies, and Think Dynamics, an early cloud computing platform.


Sean Wiltshire

Sean WiltshirePh.D.

SVP, Solutions

Sean is a data expert, having served as Director of Data and Analytics for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2015 federal election campaign and helping institute a new data-centric approach to voter engagement. Prior to that, Sean received his Ph.D. in the Department of Human Genetics at McGill University in Montreal, where his research focused on the genetic determinants of the immune response to viral infection.


Amund Vik

Amund Vik

VP, International

Amund previously held the role of deputy minister for Energy and petroleum in the Norwegian government, as well as the head of strategy for the Norwegian Labour Party leading up to the 2021 general election. Amund resides in Europe and serves Data Sciences' european clients.


Jenn Marton

Jenn MartonPh.D.

VP, Data

Jenn loves solving problems. From a nightly sudoku puzzle to market segmentation, she’s passionate about using data to answer business questions, drive decisions, and create efficiencies. Prior to DS, this passion for discovery led her to pursue a Ph.D. in Human Genetics from McGill University. There, she modelled the relationship between genetic variants and the severity of infectious myocardial disease.


Rosalie Nadeau

Rosalie NadeauM.A.

VP, Insights and Research

Rosalie holds a master’s degree from McGill University where she studied political science and experimental methods. She loves designing research strategies that provide clients with new and compelling ways of engaging with their audiences. Before joining DS, she worked as a political aide for one of Quebec’s main political parties.


Chloe Marcil

Chloe Marcil

VP, Digital Marketing

Chloe joined the DS team in mid-2020 to lead the planning and execution of our digital media portfolio.


Natasha Launi

Natasha Launi

VP Operations

Natasha is a serial entrepreneur with a background in Communications and Digital Transformation. She has worked in advertising and marketing for over 10 years with a particular interest and experience in health care and politics. She speaks five languages and enjoys meeting new people over coffee.


Megan Cooper

Megan CooperPh.D.

VP, Strategy

Megan is a scientist with expertise in the field of experimental psychology. Her passion for behavioral research helps her identify opportunities to achieve client’s objectives using innovative approaches. She holds a PhD from McGill University where she achieved expertise in the areas of group identity, human motivation and intergroup relations.


Andrew McCormack

Andrew McCormackM.A.

Head of Research Analytics and Product

Andrew thinks that data should be beautiful, digestible, and useful. With this mindset, he designs and implements technical solutions that maximize the potential of complex data, and is always eager to explore new and experimental methods to help clients achieve their goals. Prior to DS, Andrew completed an MA in Political Science at McGill University. There, he focused on political behavior and the different methodologies that can be used to better understand and predict it.


Andrew Quinn

Andrew Quinn

Head of Platforms and Web Development

As a former political staffer, Andrew is passionate about the intersection of technology and politics. Having been involved in politics since he was born, he has played a role in many political campaigns ranging from municipal to federal. Andrew uses his interest in progressive organizing and his experience in software development to build new solutions for clients to better mobilize and achieve their goals. He holds a Bachelor of Computing from the University of Guelph. Before joining Data Sciences he ran a Member of Parliament's office, and worked for a Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health.


Deeva Bowry

Deeva BowryMSc.

Head of Business Development

Deeva is an experienced digital strategist and client-services leader. She serves as an Account Director for Data Sciences’ corporate and non-profit clients. In her current role, Deeva deep-dives into various departments to manage client relationships and lead innovative strategies that serve our valued clients.

Her experience includes leading multi-funnel donation campaigns for McGill University and working with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ financial services team in Toronto, where she led resource and project management for this line of business.


Domenic Bitondo

Domenic BitondoCIPP/E

Head of Engineering

Domenic is fascinated by how systems of all kinds work, interact and connect. Domenic uses this interest in systems and his experience in software development to architect solutions for our clients, helping them better move, organize and leverage their data. He holds a BSc in Astrophysics and Philosophy and a postgraduate certificate in Finance. Domenic is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) and was previously certified as an AWS Solution Architect.


Mathew Snowie

Mathew Snowie

Head of Creative

Mat was the Videographer for the Liberal Party of Canada for five years, including during Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2015 and 2019 federal election campaigns. Between elections he took on the role of Creative Director, and then Director of Digital Tour. A Creative Writing graduate, Mat has turned his interest in movies into a portfolio of work focused on clear, engaging storytelling.