Matthew Russell Email & Phone Number

Auburn, Al, Us

Auburn, Al, Us

Auburn, Alabama Area

Currently managing and overseeing the CHIP Project, an initiative in which our goal is to develop a blockchain platform that supports item-level granularity for individual products within the retail and apparel supply chain, bridging the gap between parties and their disparate data capture systems. The blockchain platform is Hyperledger Fabric based, and incorporates RFID data from multiple leading brands and retailers in the apparel space. Current responsibilities include overseeing and guiding a team of both software engineers and analysts in daily activities, managing external partner relationships, providing technological foresight to our partners, and engaging in the lab's Retail Blockchain Working Group.

As a senior blockchain analyst, I supported the RFID Lab's blockchain initiative within the supply chain space, particularly in the CHIP Project. My responsibilities included managing relationships with our partners, educating participants within the project, identifying effective data capture touchpoints, and assisting in the overall development of CHIP, on both the blockchain and supply chain sides.

Auburn, Alabama Area

Through the general research assistant role I assisted in exploring the development of RFID and Blockchain technology and its application in industry and business, as well as supporting tours of visiting companies to inform of the potential benefit of adopting both RFID and Blockchain tech. Additionally, I supported multiple RFID-based supply chain projects with leading retailers.

Throughout the years, I have built up a following of over 100,000 followers across multiple automotive Instagram accounts. A majority of the work featured is my own photography work, which I capture and edit for clients, and at various events across the country. My clients have included both dealerships and independent vehicle owners, as well as both Ford and Bronco Nation for the 2021 Bronco launch. Through my digital media influence, I have connected with and established communities of other automotive influencers in the digital space, and we share, as a collective whole, a significant portion of the automotive media content across social media.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

As the lot manager, I was responsible for maintaining organization and cleanliness of two car lots, including 150+ cars. Additionally, I ensured efficient check in of both new and used inventory, oversaw all photography work, and verified online inventory listing. I delivered vehicles and ensured customer satisfaction to out of state clients as well. Through my role I was able to introduce and assist in the implementation of more effective lot processes, which included the organization of all vehicles by size, type, and color, as well as the flow of vehicles through the lot, detail department, and photo warehouse. Beginning my role, we had 5 accurate inventory listings online that included actual vehicle photos, but by the time I left we had nearly 130, greatly improving visibility for online customers.