Matt Ferris

Matt Ferris, CISSP, PMP, is a seasoned technology and security executive with extensive experience in operational risk management, cloud security, and application development. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Cloud Security at Bank of America since July 2012, Matt oversees software development processes, coordinates releases, manages application hardware portfolios, and leads strategic planning initiatives. Additionally, as Vice President in Operational Risk Execution at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Matt manages critical operational risk programs, with a focus on compliance and Identity and Access Management. Prior roles include leading technology projects for business expansion in Asia Pacific and developing significant software solutions for financial and healthcare clients. Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts with high distinction in Music from the University of Michigan and has held various technical and managerial positions across multiple organizations since the early 1990s.