Maiia Hackler, Ph.D

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Director Analytics Engineering & Data Science at Ibotta

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Maiia Hackler is the Director of Analytics Engineering & Data Science at Ibotta. She is an expert in leveraging statistical modeling and machine learning for predictive analytics and data-driven solutions. Colleagues describe her as having a brilliant mind for creating complex data science solutions.

Maiia holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the National University of Food Technologies.

Personality Overview

Information Seeker

Negotiator

ROI Driven

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Topics They Care About

Building Teams
She frequently posts about hiring skilled data scientists and analytics engineers, emphasizing her focus on growing a supportive and dynamic team at Ibotta.
Predictive Modeling
Her background is centered on using machine learning, regression-based models, and hypothesis testing to solve complex business problems and deliver actionable insights.
Data Science Impact
In her recruitment posts, she highlights the opportunity for team members to make a tangible impact by working with large datasets on challenging problems.

Media Appearances

Maiia has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Director Analytics Engineering & Data Science at Ibotta
1-2023 - 1-2025
Senior Technical Manager, Decision Science at Ibotta
4-2021 - 1-2023
Technical Manager, Data Science at Ibotta
5-2018 - 4-2019
Senior Data Science Analyst at Vail Resorts
9-2017 - 5-2018
Senior Business Intelligence Data Analyst at Vail Resorts

Education

2016 - 6-2018
Education details unavailable from Thomas Edison State University
2009 - 2011
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from National University of Food Technologies

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Insights For Selling To Maiia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Maiia is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Maiia

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Maiia move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Maiia take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Maiia

Personality Compatibility


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