Mat is a Solutions Architect at Palo Alto Networks working as a technology leader focused on CloudOps, DevOps, and SecOps. In his current role, Mat helps State Governments, Higher Education, Local Government, and Lower Education understand, migrate, and secure complex cloud environments. Prior to working as a Solutions Architect, Mat worked as a Cyber Security consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) focused on cloud, automation, and innovation based out of New York City. Mat also serves in the United States Army as an Infantry Officer in the Texas Army National Guard.
Mat graduated from the College of IST in the Spring of 2019. There he earned a bachelor's degree in Security Risk and Analysis with a focus in Information and Cyber Security; as well as minors in Information, Science and Technology and Military Studies. While at Penn State, Mat was a member of the IST Consulting Group and Army ROTC where he was heavily involved in THON.
Mathew was born and raised in Middletown, NJ and currently resides in Austin, TX with his girlfriend (also a Penn State alum!) and two dogs: Brody (Border Collie / Lab Mix) and Meeko (Catahoula / Dachshund Mix). His hobbies include: guitar, golf, running, hiking, reading, and restoring cars.
