95%
roadmap delivery consistency (Quanata)
Work With Matthew
Strategic operations and execution leadership
Executive operating partner for organizations that need to de-risk critical outcomes, strengthen delivery governance, and bridge the gap between C-suite vision and ground-level execution.
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.
U.S. Army LTC · PMI AI (CPMAI) · PMP · PMI-ACP · LSSBB · MBA · MSIT
Career snapshot
- 20+ years leading high-stakes operations across military command and enterprise transformation.
- Bridges executive intent to team-level execution using repeatable cadence, governance, and risk controls.
- Builds decision-quality systems that reduce execution drag and improve throughput under pressure.
- Comfortable in W2 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
39%
data platform delivery-time reduction
1,000+
personnel led in U.S. Army command operations
Proven Results
Three resume-verified outcomes demonstrating execution reliability, delivery acceleration, and leadership at scale.
95%
Roadmap delivery consistency sustained
Maintained 95% roadmap delivery consistency by managing full SDLC execution and aligning engineering capacity with enterprise priorities.
53% / 39%
Delivery friction materially reduced
Reduced security lead times by 53% and data platform delivery times by 39% by implementing flow metrics and predictive execution practices.
1,000+
Leadership impact at operational scale
Commanded strategic operations and leadership development systems across 1,000+ personnel in high-stakes, multinational environments.
Resume highlights
Selected outcomes pulled from my current resume for fast recruiter review.
Senior Technical Program Manager — Quanata
Maintained 95% roadmap delivery consistency by leading full SDLC execution and aligning engineering capacity with Jira and Confluence.
Senior Technical Program Manager — Quanata
Reduced security lead times by 53% and data platform delivery times by 39% by introducing Flow Metrics and predictive execution disciplines.
Lieutenant Colonel — U.S. Army
Commanded strategic operations for 1,000+ personnel and built leadership-development systems that strengthened accountability and execution.
Cross-functional transformation leadership
Led SOC 2 Type I and II compliance initiatives and managed Engineering, Legal, and Security coordination in highly regulated product rollouts.
Selected case snapshots
Quick proof points showing how I approach transformation, risk, and execution outcomes.
PMO 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 and data-platform workstreams were bottlenecked in a regulated environment, slowing release confidence and delivery speed.
Action
Introduced Flow Metrics, tightened cross-functional handoffs, and coordinated Engineering, Legal, and Security around compliance gates.
Outcome
Reduced security lead times by 53% and data platform delivery times by 39% with stronger risk control.
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.
- Actively pursuing CISSP to deepen executive-level cybersecurity governance and risk leadership across regulated environments.
- Preparing for law school as part of a long-horizon strategy to strengthen policy, compliance, and strategic advisory depth.
- Expanding coaching credentials to improve leadership development, decision quality, and high-performance team outcomes.
- Maintaining a deliberate operator-learning cadence: ship, measure, refine, and raise capability standards each cycle.
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.
W2 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
- InsightsLong-form leadership publishing cadenceMaintained a sustained content engine through high-value essays and frameworks translating strategy into practical execution.Read insights
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 W2, 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 W2 and 1099?
Choose W2 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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