Matt Pierson

Matt Pierson is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Senior International Program Manager at L3Harris Technologies, where responsibilities include overseeing multinational defense programs and driving business growth by fostering relationships with military and government officials, resulting in over $300M in new contracts. Previous experience includes a role as Program and Operations Lead Manager at Google, leading a team of program managers to enhance processes and operational strategies. Matt Pierson served as a diplomat for the U.S. Department of State, with tours in Beijing, Santo Domingo, Bratislava, and Buffalo, and had earlier positions as Program Manager at Weidemann Associates and Researcher at the United States Institute of Peace. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in International Conflict Resolution from American University and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish Language and Literature, and International Relations and Affairs from Seattle University.