Matt Schwope

Matt Schwope currently serves as a Persana Pro - Certified Expert at Persana AI and as a Sr Federal Resource Manager at Kavaliro, focusing on Government and Defense recruitment. With extensive experience in cybersecurity, Matt has been a Career Mentor/Advisor for CyberWorks at Cyber Florida since May 2019, guiding students in career planning and developing relationships within the security professional community. As a Board Member and Vendor Director for ISSA Tampa Bay since June 2017, Matt contributes to the professional growth of information security practitioners. Previously, as a Sr Technical Recruiter at HireVergence, Matt specialized in recruiting for cybersecurity and technology roles for top-tier companies. Prior roles include Food and Beverage Manager at the Tampa Convention Center and General Manager at Wendy's, demonstrating a strong background in management and operational efficiency. Matt holds a degree in Systems Engineering, Mathematics, and Economics from the University of Florida.