Matt Johnson Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Texas, Us

In my role as VP of Enterprise Architecture & Engineering, I lead the strategic vision and implementation of technology solutions to drive Freeman's digital transformation and operational efficiency. Key responsibilities and achievements include:• Driving AI Innovation: Leading evaluations and implementations of AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive growth. I establish AI governance frameworks, develop data-driven business cases, and ensure responsible AI use across the organization.• Ensuring IT System Stability: Reduced incidents and improved service delivery through automation and proactive monitoring, strengthening system resilience and uptime.• Modernizing Data & Technology: Created a secure, scalable data environment with advanced analytics and democratized data access, optimizing QA processes through test automation.• Strengthening Cybersecurity: Aligned security initiatives with NIST standards to ensure robust data protection and compliance across the organization.• Optimizing Cloud Strategy: Advanced our cloud maturity through a comprehensive strategy that includes CI/CD pipelines, cost management, and DevOps best practices.• Smart Spend & Vendor Management: Developed ROI-focused business cases and strengthened vendor relationships, ensuring efficient and impactful technology investments.• Cultivating Talent: Committed to building a collaborative, inclusive IT culture that empowers teams, supports continuous learning, and celebrates achievements.This role allows me to merge my passion for digital transformation, AI, and agile methodologies to create a lasting impact on the organization.

Monroe, Louisiana , Us

Leadership in Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Integration StrategiesAgile Leadership: Directed a team of Enterprise Architects focusing on transformative technologies including Event Driven Architecture, API Integrations, and Data Mesh strategies, alongside ERP system transformation and enhancements in corporate systems.Strategic Direction for API Architecture: Spearheaded Lumen's API-led architecture initiatives, overseeing technology assessments, licensing, reference architecture development, and operational models for Event Driven Architecture, API Gateways, and Application integrations.Hybrid-Multi-Cloud Governance: Led governance for Enterprise application integration, standardizing API and Event patterns across Lumen, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform to ensure cohesive, scalable solutions.Multi-Cloud Technology Leadership: Orchestrated technology strategies for data mesh and application integrations, fostering strategic alliances with major industry players including Microsoft, Google, Confluent, and SAP.Microsoft Azure Integration Expertise: Guided the architecture, patterns, standards, and operational frameworks for Microsoft Azure application integrations, ensuring best practices and efficient deployment.Application Rationalization & Modernization: Initiated and led efforts to rationalize and modernize an extensive application portfolio of over 4,000, targeting a 60% reduction and modernizing the remaining 40% for enhanced efficiency and agility.Core SkillsManagement, Product Development, SDLC, Agile Methodologies, Cloud Computing (AWS, GCP, Azure), DevSecOps, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture, Strategic Planning, Data Engineering, Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Machine Learning, Change Management, Global Product Management, Digital Strategy, IT Strategy, Collaborative Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Customer Experience.

Monroe, Louisiana , Us

API Integration & Event Streaming LeadershipAgile Delivery Leadership: Spearheaded API integrations, security measures, and event streaming platforms, managing platforms that support over 25 billion customer API transactions per year and 54 billion global asynchronous integrations annually.Revenue & Budget Management: Played a pivotal role in enabling over $21 billion in revenue through effective API and Event integration platforms, while managing a third-party staffing budget of $2.5 million.Production Support & Uptime: Led global production support initiatives, targeting a 99% production uptime across all platforms.Diverse Role Expertise: Demonstrated versatility by fulfilling multiple key roles, including Enterprise Architect, Scrum Master, Engineering Manager, Product Manager, and Product Owner, showcasing a broad skill set and adaptability.Cloud Technology & Agile InnovationCloud Center of Excellence: Acted as a key contributor to the Cloud Center of Excellence, focusing on Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform, developing designs and patterns that set industry standards.Google Technical Advisory Committee: Contributed expertise to the Google Technical Advisory Committee for Application Integrations, influencing the development and integration of APIs and Events.Agile & DevSecOps Transformation: Engaged actively within Enterprise improvement teams, driving Agile Transformation and embedding DevSecOps practices to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and system reliability.

Monroe, La, Us

Led Agile Digital Transformation focusing on Design Thinking, Lean Agile Frameworks, DevSecOps, and application modernization. Directed global Agile delivery for E-Commerce, enhancing digital self-service across portals, mobile apps, and APIs. Managed portals with 94,000+ users, processing 1M+ transactions monthly, generating $1.5B through APIs and driving $14B in revenue via digital sales strategies. Led a diverse Agile team across E-Commerce domains, achieving 99% uptime in 24/7 global production support.Instrumental in Enterprise Agile and DevSecOps cultural shift, modernizing applications from monolithic to micro-applications, increasing test automation by 75%, and improving performance by 45%. Implemented Agile Design Thinking for UX, improving sales user efficiency by 70%. Managed 13 global Scrum teams, overseeing $1.5M in software licensing and $6.5M in staffing contracts.Led the CenturyLink/Level3 acquisition integration, defining E-Commerce Portal and Mobile application strategies. Excelled in talent development, recruiting, mentoring, and coaching cross-functional teams.

Monroe, La, Us

Agile Delivery Lead, Enterprise E-Commerce PlatformsSpearheaded the development and execution of Agile roadmaps, sprint plans, and system designs for E-Commerce Customer Portals and Mobile Applications, significantly enhancing customer experience and driving revenue growth.Formulated and implemented strategic improvements for security probes and vulnerability frameworks, strengthening platform security.Designed and executed architecture for continuous integration and deployment processes, enhancing operational efficiency.Directed global technical support teams, providing 24/7 assistance for enterprise e-commerce platforms, ensuring high customer satisfaction and system reliability.Notable ContributionsPlayed a pivotal role in Agile Transformation and the evolution of Enterprise Architecture, contributing to organizational agility and technological innovation.

Monroe, La, Us

Technical Leadership & Strategy, Enterprise E-Commerce and Internal SystemsDirected strategic initiatives for a large team encompassing software engineers and quality assurance professionals, overseeing the development and management of the enterprise e-commerce customer portal and internal employee portals.Successfully led the technical team in delivering and maintaining a suite of web-based applications, optimizing Windows infrastructure, API platforms, database management, and implementing enterprise application performance monitoring strategies.Spearheaded the enhancement of security protocols and frameworks, utilizing security scorecards, dynamic application security testing, and rigorous vulnerability resolution validation to fortify system integrity.Oversaw a comprehensive 24/7 global production support operation, ensuring continuous system availability and reliability.AchievementsRecognized with multiple Technology Top Performer awards for significant contributions to enhancing the customer self-service experience, demonstrating excellence in innovation and customer satisfaction.

Monroe, La, Us

-Lead Engineer for the self-service Portals; Partner Portal and Customer Portal (MyPortal)

Chantilly, Virginia, Us

Employee Portals (PBWorldnet.com)

Dallas, Tx, Us

Enterprise Application Development innovating the E911, Line Identifier, and Caller Name Enterprise applications.