Matthew P.

Matthew P. has a diverse work experience spanning over different industries and roles. Their most recent position is as the Senior Director of Information Technology at Merlyn Mind, where they oversee enterprise IT operations and focuses on cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and network engineering. Prior to this role, they were the Director of Information Technology at the same company.

Before joining Merlyn Mind, Matthew worked at the Georgia Institute of Technology as an Instructional Associate, providing curriculum support and assisting with class instruction for information security courses. Matthew also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for a course in cybersecurity policy.

Matthew also has experience in the public sector, having worked as the Director of Information Technology/CIO for the City of Destin. Matthew previously held the position of Information Technology Manager/CTO in the same organization.

In addition to their professional roles, Matthew served as an Honorary Commander in the United States Air Force, building relationships between the local community and Hurlburt Field.

Matthew's earlier experience includes owning their own business, Pace PC Solutions, where they provided repair, maintenance, training, and support services for residential and business users. Matthew also founded Sublime Social, a company focused on social media marketing.

Prior to that, Matthew worked as the Team Director of Marketing and IT Services at Coldwell Banker United, managing advertising and marketing for upscale properties. Matthew also held a role as Assistant Director for Conference Technology at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, where they managed audio/visual and technology equipment.

Overall, Matthew P. has a strong background in information technology, cybersecurity, teaching, and management roles across various industries.

Matthew P.'s education history starts in 1997 at SUNY Ulster, where they obtained an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in General Studies. Matthew also earned an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Communication and Media Studies from SUNY Ulster in 1999. Matthew then pursued a Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of West Florida, graduating in 2002. In 2017, they obtained a Certificate in Advanced PC Security from the University of West Florida.

Most recently, Matthew pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Cybersecurity from the Georgia Institute of Technology, which they completed in 2021.

Alongside their formal education, Matthew has obtained several certifications throughout their career. Notable certifications include Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) from CompTIA's Public Technology Institute in 2023, Certified in Cybersecurity for Critical Urban Infrastructure - MITx Verified from MITx on edX in 2022, and Creating a Cybersecurity Awareness Program from LinkedIn in 2022.

Additional certifications include Ethical Hacking: Hacking Web Servers and Web Applications, Strategic Thinking, Ethical Hacking: Footprinting and Reconnaissance, Ethical Hacking: Social Engineering, Kali Linux on Windows 10 First Look, IS-700.B: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, IS-906: Basic Workplace Security Awareness, IS-907: Active Shooter, AWS Cybersecurity Specialist, Learning Kali Linux, Learning Splunk, Cybersecurity Awareness: Building Your Cybersecurity Vocabulary, Ethical Hacking: Hacking IoT Devices, IS-100.C: Introduction to the Incident Command System, ICS 100, and Operational Security (OPSEC) for Control Systems - 100W. Matthew also holds certifications such as Apple Certified Associate and Certified Marketing Specialist.

It is important to note that the exact months and years of obtaining some certifications, specifically AWS Cybersecurity Specialist, Apple Certified Associate, and Certified Marketing Specialist, are not provided in the given information.