Matt Pless

Matt Pless is a Senior Solutions Engineer for Financial Services at SAS, with a strong focus on analytics, big data, and machine learning initiatives for global financial institutions. Since joining SAS in June 2019, Matt has led presales efforts for flagship accounts while mentoring team members and advising executives on architectural best practices for cloud deployment. Prior experience includes consulting roles at EY, where Matt provided IT advisory services and led integration projects for Anti-Money Laundering systems. Matt's educational background includes a Master's in Analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Notable achievements include multiple Engineering Excellence Awards and extensive expertise in financial crime analytics.