95%
roadmap consistency across SDLC-standardized engineering organization
Work With Matthew
Director of Technical Delivery — IT strategy & AI operations
U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel · $500M+ portfolios · EDGE framework · 4× author
Strategic operations executive with 20+ years directing large enterprise and military portfolios—governance, predictive delivery signals, SOC 2 discipline, and regulated rollouts tied to C-suite financial outcomes.
My long-term goal is to serve as an executive leader who helps people and teams accomplish outcomes they may not yet believe are possible. I build systems, coaching rhythms, and decision environments that increase confidence, capability, and follow-through under pressure.
I help leaders and teams achieve outcomes they did not think were possible — by turning pressure into clarity, confidence, and disciplined execution.
Recent leadership essays and frameworks on execution and governance in Insights.
U.S. Army LTC · PMI AI (CPMAI) · PMP · PMI-ACP · LSSBB · MBA · MSIT
U.S. Army LTC · PMI AI (CPMAI) · PMP · PMI-ACP · LSSBB · MBA · MSIT
Career snapshot
- Strategic operations executive and U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel — 20+ years directing $500M+ enterprise portfolios; EDGE framework architect and 4× published author bridging technical execution with C-suite financial objectives in regulated landscapes.
- Builds scalable delivery frameworks and AI-driven metrics that shift program reporting from reactive status to predictive risk mitigation.
- Bridges executive intent to squad-level execution with governance architecture, SOC 2 discipline, and OCM grounded in repeatable cadence.
- Comfortable in W-2 leadership, fractional advisory, and project-based transformation roles.
Best-fit roles
Roles where I typically create the highest leadership and execution leverage.
VP / Head of Program DeliveryTransformation ExecutiveCOO-leaning Operations LeaderTechnical Program Portfolio LeaderFractional Executive Advisor
By the numbers
53%
security lead-time reduction (high-velocity delivery framework)
$500M+
enterprise portfolio scope directed (engineering org + Army footprint)
1,000+
personnel impacted via command ops and leadership development systems
Proven results
Three resume-verified outcomes demonstrating execution reliability, delivery acceleration, and leadership at scale.
95%
Roadmap delivery consistency sustained
Directed a $500M+ enterprise portfolio and standardized SDLC across engineering to sustain 95% roadmap consistency aligned with executive financial priorities.
53%
Security lead times cut for Tier-1 launches
Engineered a high-velocity delivery framework that reduced security lead times by 53%, accelerating regulated product time-to-market.
1,000+
Leadership impact at operational scale
Directed a $500M+ operational footprint and leadership development curricula impacting 1,000+ personnel, with CIO-level cybersecurity governance liaison work.
Resume highlights
Selected outcomes pulled from my current resume for fast recruiter review.
Senior Technical Program Manager — Quanata
PMO COE governance architecture; directed $500M+ portfolio with SDLC standardization (95% roadmap consistency); deployed EDGE + weighted decision matrices; 53% security lead-time reduction; AI tooling repo + predictive risk; SOC 2 Type I & II; Engagement Playbook for OCM.
Lieutenant Colonel — U.S. Army
Cybersecurity governance & strategic liaison (CIO) for critical infrastructure; commanded $500M+ footprint for 1,000+ personnel; leadership development curricula; compliance protocols for joint-force technology operations.
IT Technical Project Manager — Global Partners
Enterprise system integration and legacy modernization; engineered OCM strategies to maximize adoption and minimize disruption during cutovers.
Operations Project Leader — Homesite Insurance
Process re-engineering aligned with corporate growth targets using Lean Six Sigma Black Belt methodology.
Selected case snapshots
Quick proof points showing how I approach transformation, risk, and execution outcomes.
Operating model modernization
Situation
A scaling technical organization needed consistent governance and better delivery predictability across multiple program lanes.
Action
Built and led a PMO Center of Excellence, standardized operating cadence, and aligned SDLC execution with capacity planning.
Outcome
Sustained 95% roadmap delivery consistency while improving executive visibility and team-level execution rhythm.
Regulated delivery acceleration
Situation
Security-heavy workstreams slowed Tier-1 launches in highly regulated markets; executive teams needed predictive visibility, not reactive status churn.
Action
Built a higher-velocity delivery framework, tightened SDLC gates, coordinated SOC 2 Type I & II programs, and introduced predictive AI-driven risk signaling for portfolios.
Outcome
Cut security lead times by 53% while sustaining compliance posture and stakeholder alignment across Engineering, Legal, and Security.
Large-scale leadership and accountability systems
Situation
High-stakes operations required sustained readiness, leadership development, and execution discipline across a large workforce.
Action
Commanded strategic operations for 1,000+ personnel and implemented leadership-development and accountability frameworks.
Outcome
Improved execution consistency, people development, and operational follow-through under pressure.
Built this platform directly
The Decisive Edge site itself is a live execution sample of how I operate: strategy translated into shipped systems.
- Designed and built the Decisive Edge platform end-to-end (strategy, UX, architecture, shipping cadence, and content system).
- Integrated interactive decision tools, Insights Hub workflows, and recruiter-ready artifacts into one operating ecosystem rather than disconnected pages.
- Implemented privacy-aware API patterns, origin checks, retention controls, and data-handling guardrails while iterating product features.
- Owned iterative delivery across many days of execution: writing copy, building features, refining conversion paths, and shipping production updates.
Professional growth journey
I am intentional about building long-range capability—not just stacking titles, but expanding what I can responsibly lead.
- M.S. Information Technology — University of Massachusetts Lowell.
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
- Certifications — PMP, CPMAI (AI for Project Management), Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, CPCU.
- In progress — CISSP (candidate).
Strategic operations and execution engagement model
Full-time executive leadership is the primary path. Advisory and 1099 support are available when a targeted, time-boxed intervention is the better fit. How I evaluate W-2 vs. advisory fit.
W-2 Track
Full-time executive leadership for strategic operations and execution
Primary path for organizations that need embedded executive ownership to de-risk strategic goals, align cross-functional execution, and convert leadership intent into sustained operating results.
- Enterprise portfolio and roadmap governance tied to strategic priorities
- Operating cadence that closes execution gaps between C-suite direction and delivery teams
- Leadership coaching that raises decision quality, accountability, and execution clarity
- Org-wide systems for throughput, risk visibility, and resilient follow-through
1099 Track
Advisory or contracting for targeted outcomes
Secondary path when you need focused senior leverage without full-time headcount: diagnostics, turnaround support, or time-boxed strategic execution oversight.
- Strategic audit and execution-risk assessment
- Program stabilization and recovery planning
- Fractional advisory for decision forums and delivery governance
- Time-boxed engagements with explicit goals and exit criteria
Accomplishments and body of work
Beyond role titles, this is the work I have built and shipped publicly.
- BooksAuthor — Decisive Edge / Decisive Leader titlesBuilt and published a growing body of leadership and execution-focused work, including the Decisive Edge framework and related books.View books
- PodcastPredictive Execution podcastCreated and developed a tactical leadership podcast platform focused on decision quality, execution discipline, and operator-level growth.Explore podcast
- PlatformDecisive Edge ecosystem buildDesigned and shipped this integrated site experience across tools, insights, and community workflows as a live execution portfolio.Explore tools
- AcademySovereign Ascent — leadership certification runwayStructured intensives, Module 0, and practitioner certification—the same development discipline I use in enterprise and military contexts, shipped as a product.Explore the academy
Good-fit signals
- You need a leader who can move between board-level narrative and day-to-day execution reality.
- Cross-functional handoffs are breaking and outcomes are drifting despite strong individual teams.
- You need immediate operating discipline for a high-risk initiative or portfolio reset.
- You want measurable execution improvement, not another strategy deck.
Simple hiring process
1. Context brief
Share your current state, urgency, and what outcome must change in the next 90-180 days.
2. Fit recommendation
Get a clear recommendation for W-2, fractional advisory, or project-based contracting.
3. Execution plan
Agree on scope, cadence, success measures, and start sequence so momentum begins immediately.
Executive Briefing Kit
One place for hiring leaders to review validated evidence, leadership background, and role-fit context.
Common questions
How do I decide between W-2 and 1099?
Choose W-2 when you need long-term embedded leadership and organizational ownership. Choose 1099 when you need focused senior leverage quickly for a defined outcome, recovery, or time-boxed advisory lane.
Do you only work at the executive level?
Engagements are anchored at the executive level, but execution impact typically spans product, engineering, operations, and GTM interfaces where delivery friction accumulates.
Can we start with a small engagement first?
Yes. Many organizations start with a scoped advisory sprint or strategic diagnostic before moving to deeper fractional support or discussing a full-time leadership fit.
Ready to discuss fit?
Book a confidential call or send your context by email. If you prefer, connect on LinkedIn first.
Selected portfolio repositories are public for hiring review. Production repositories and proprietary implementation remain private. Private code walkthrough available under NDA for qualified employers.
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