Having experience in the education management sector as well as information technology and financial services sectors, Matt holds a Computer Systems Technician diploma from Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario as well as a post-graduate certificate in Information Security and Computer Forensics from Mohawk College of Hamilton, Ontario and a certificate in Emergency Management from George Brown College. Matt was President of the Barrie Amateur Radio Club Inc., a non-profit corporation based in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, after serving as a Director.
Employment History
Atlantic Health System, Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Cybersecurity Engineer II
July 2024 to present
Prudential Insurance Company of America, Newark, New Jersey, United States
Director, Cyber Security Operations – Infrastructure
April 2022 to June 2024
BMO Harris Bank, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States
Manager, GIOC Technology Integration Center
March 2020 to July 2021
BMO Harris Bank, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, United States
Manager, Cybersecurity Incident Response
January 2020 to March 2020
BMO Bank of Montreal, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Manager, Cybersecurity Incident Response
April 2019 to January 2020
BMO Bank of Montreal, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Senior Cybersecurity Analyst
April 2017 to April 2019
BMO Bank of Montreal, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Intermediate Cybersecurity Analyst
March 2014 to April 2017
BMO Bank of Montreal, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Senior Technical Support Analyst
January 2008 to March 2014
Education, Training, Certifications and Licenses
SANS Institute, North Bethesda, Maryland, United States
GIAC Security Operations Manager certification (GSOM), 2023
American Heart Association, Dallas, Texas, United States
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), 2023
State of New Jersey, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Notary Public (Commission #50130530), 2020
SANS Institute, North Bethesda, Maryland, United States
GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), 2019
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Certificates: Foundations for Success; Servant Leadership; Leading Through Failure; Building Your Team, 2021
George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Certificate, Emergency Management, 2017
Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Pyrotechnician Certification, 2013
American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Newington, Connecticut, United States
Public Information Officer Training (PR101), 2012
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Graduate Certificate, Information Security & Computer Forensics, 2011
Canadian Emergency Management College, Government of Canada
CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) Basic Certification, 2011
Emergency Management Ontario, Government of Ontario, Canada
IMS-100: Introduction to IMS (Incident Management System), 2011
Emergency Management Ontario, Government of Ontario, Canada
EM-125: Exercise Programs: An Introduction, 2011
Radio Amateurs of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Certified Emergency Coordinator, 2011
Industry Canada (Government of Canada), Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 2011
Licensed Amateur Radio Operator
Call sign: VE3MAT
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator with Security Specialization – 2009
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, ISA 2006 Configuration – 2009
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator – 2008
Microsoft Certified IT Professional, Enterprise Support Technician – 2008
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist, Windows Vista Configuration – 2008
Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Foundations
Version 3 – 2008
Georgian College of Applied Arts & Technology, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
College Diploma, Computer Systems Technician, 2008
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician – 2006
Microsoft Certified Professional – 2006
Bear Creek Secondary School, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Graduate, Ontario Secondary School Diploma, 2003
Volunteer Experience
Watchung Rescue Squad (Watchung EMS), Watchung, New Jersey, United States
EMS First Responder
March 2023 to present
Watchung Rescue Squad (Watchung EMS), Watchung, New Jersey, United States
Administrative Secretary
January 2024 to present
Watchung Rescue Squad (Watchung EMS), Watchung, New Jersey, United States
Chair, Information & Communication Technology Committee
January 2024 to present