Dan Moulton

Dan Moulton is the Senior Manager of Data Science and Engineering at the Consumer Finance Institute of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.12 He brings a unique combination of expertise in history and data to his role, focusing on researching how policies, laws, systemic bias, and technological innovation shape economic welfare and infrastructure.1

Professional Background

Dan has over a decade of experience in data science and data engineering roles. Before joining the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, he worked in the private sector for companies such as HotelTonight, Palantir Technologies, Airbnb, and Bridgewater Associates.1

Areas of Expertise

Dan's work primarily involves:

1. Data management from analytical and engineering perspectives
2. Structuring, maintaining, and validating data for research purposes
3. Expanding data gathering and cleaning capabilities
4. Augmenting machine learning knowledge to broaden research scope

His engineering expertise is primarily focused on Python, Spark, SQL, machine learning, and data engineering.1

Education

Dan holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Princeton University.1

Research Interests

His research interests include:

• Understanding how policies and laws affect short-term outcomes in borrowing and credit profile establishment
• Investigating the impact of these factors on long-run outcomes and structural inequalities
• Exploring how different environments shape economic welfare

At the Consumer Finance Institute, Dan is part of a team of researchers who contribute to advancing consumer finance research and informing decision-making for a stable financial system and economy.2