At CultivateData solve challenges of being successful with data and data teams. We know from experience the problems of non standard implementations, informal requirements, rapidly evolving tools and high expectations. Your data aspirations are only as good as your underlying data fundamentals

As the founder of TenonSystems Inc Matt has pioneered the concept of Insight as a Service where enterprise customers receive data analytics for their operations with a fully managed solution including consulting, ETL, data warehousing, data analysis, analytics and visualizations.

Galley Solutions has launched the best in class culinary resource planning tool set that enables food businesses to plan, purchase and execute more efficiently while improving food quality, safety and margin. Matt has lead the engineering and product teams through growth from early adopter small customers and then on to enterprise customers representing the biggest food organizations in the world.Along the way Matt has the lead the teams to deliver:Product roadmap creation and validation with customersProduct usage analytics and metricsRecruiting and building the software development teamDesign and implementation of domain driven architectureDesign and implementation of the event driven architecture leveraging KafkaDesign and implementation of database in postgresql on AWSDesigning and implementing the enterprise cloud infrastructure leveraging docker, kubernetes on AWSDesign and implementation of data warehouse on SnowflakeDeveloping and implementing the Product Lead Growth (PLG) strategyReadiness and completion of information security SOC2 audit

In his tenure at Zeeto Fergie delivered to customers the new core SaaS Ad Network platform leveraging state of the art cloud, AI, database, micro services, streaming architecture allowing multi-tenant and cloud scale growth for Zeeto’s Ad Network. He has also implemented lean software development practices that have increased productivity and quality while improving engineering team ownership. Simultaneously Fergie’s team has delivered a new platform for site path hosting and A/B testing that has launched a new professional services business by reducing costs and improving team efficiency. Fergie lead Zeeto into its technology future continuing to improve lean practices while focusing on growth, security, mobile, cloud analytics and machine learning. Fergie remains a hands on contributor with the team including DevOps tasks, AWS security, networking, VPN configurations, data schema architecting, data science analysis, and development in Java, Node.js and React.

• Lead company’s acquisition of software competitor to establish market presence in Big Data and Analytics• Integration of acquired company’s resources and products into the operations of Sensus portfolio• Establish pricing and feature set for gas, electric, water markets• Launch of the product line into distribution• Initiated key new customer sales and train sales staff• Author and maintain roadmap for products and services• Manage the Agile process and feature prioritization with development team• Drive development of business intelligence and integration tools• Assess the technology implementation and architecture for improvement opportunities, security risks, scalability

Responsibilities:• Grow the services offering and production of recurring revenue • Set the strategic vision for software and comprehensive solutions• Identify features and enhancements by working with customers and consultants• Manage the creation of user stories and requirements for all software development• Analyze the market and partner ecosystem to evaluate partnerships to fill portfolio• Determine pricing for software and services offerings• Negotiate partnerships with software and services partners• Manage customer communications and feedback• C-level sales presentations and product demonstrations• RFP and RFI sales documentation• Additional ownership of the Electric Demand Response offering including software, in home devices, and distribution automation as it relates to DR.

• Delivery and maintenance of head-end system responsible for communications to millions of commercial and residential electric, water or gas meter of utility’s customers.• Spearheaded the re-architecture and creation of SaaS infrastructure for core head end solution• New product development of all software components • Sourcing and selection of technology and staffing partners• Architectural direction of solutions• Product management of software components• Support of major account sales and marketing• Interfacing with hardware and firmware teams to deliver cohesive solution• C-Level sales presentation• RFI and RFP sales documentation• Represent Sensus in national standards and committee organizations.

• Program management and fiscal responsibility of all projects managed from the San Diego office of Solekai Systems.• Executive sponsor for high profile and sensitive engagements.• Manager of Record for 75 plus employees including Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Project Managers, Test Engineers, Test Technicians and Technical Writers.• Hiring new and reviewing existing consultants.• Account Management responsible for maintaining relationships with and winning over $10 million annually in new business with existing customers.• Mentor to project managers and tech leads to improve leadership skills and project accountability• Writing of Statements of Work for new engagements.

• Architecture, development, deployment and iterative improvement of custom software infrastructure and its integration to third party products.• Fiscal Responsibility for $5M budget • Define, design and implement custom client integrations• Production support and maintenance of all custom software systems.• Recruiting and retention of development, maintenance and test staff of 20-30 domestic team members. • Management of offshore development teams of 20-30 in Ukraine and India• Management of two domestic development teams in San Diego, CA and Columbus, OH.• Major account and investor presentations.

Founder and President. Software professional services company delivering custom web, database and project management for the blending of sales, order entry and customer service.

Comprehensive development of Telecommunication services offerings including prepaid, IVR and custom service bureau work.