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Mat Lawrence has a diverse work experience spanning from 1996 to the present. Mat started their career as an entry-level developer at James Tower and grew with the company, handling various roles and projects during the internet boom. Later, they joined Honeywell as a Lead Systems Integration Architect, collaborating with international teams to integrate ERP systems. At Gfk Custom Research, they served as a Principal Developer/Team Lead before joining Corporate Graphics International as a Solutions Architect, specializing in mobile web development. Currently, Mat is working at FUN.com, where they have held multiple roles, including Systems Architect, Chief Technology Officer, and President. In these positions, they led teams to convert systems, implement agile development and project management, automate workflows, and optimize databases. Overall, Mat Lawrence has a broad range of experience in technology, project management, and leadership roles.
Mat Lawrence pursued their higher education by first attending Bethany Lutheran College from 1993 to 1994, where they focused on General Studies. Mat then moved on to Minnesota State University, Mankato, where they studied Psychology and Computer Information Science from 1994 to 1998, although no specific degree was mentioned. Later, Mat Lawrence enrolled at Capella University from 2007 to 2009, where they successfully completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology.
FUN.com
Focus on the positive. Be humble. Never be complacent. Embrace nerdy, goofy fun. Those are some simple ideas, but they're the core values that keep us moving at FUN.com! In 1992, we started as a small costume shop in a garage. Since then, we've grown into one of the largest online retailers in the world, offering products that give our customers a FUN-of-a-Kind experience. A bit corny? Maybe, but that's just a part of our culture! We don’t just love pop culture and nostalgia. We live it. We work closely with the world’s top brands, like Disney, Fox, Universal, and Warner Bros to design unique apparel, collectibles, and costumes for the fans who love them. We’re the ones who are first in line for the latest Marvel movie and we’ll definitely talk your ear off about Ghostbusters and Care Bears if you’ll let us! Our team values the genuine curiosity needed to explore new ideas, whether it’s cooking up new product ideas or finding creative ways to connect with our customers. That’s also why we try to provide a flexible environment that lets all our team members grow to their potential, since personal growth and team growth go hand in hand! Ready to grow along with our team? Visit https://www.fun.com/careers