Matthew R.

Overview

Matthew R. serves as Field CTO AI and Security at VAST Data, a position held since February 2025[3]. In this role, Matthew R. pioneers AI-driven video intelligence solutions, including technology supporting VAST Data's NHL partnership for real-time game analytics, and holds a patent for Agentic Video Search[2]. Matthew R. brings over 18 years of cybersecurity experience across nuclear facilities and Fortune 500 enterprises[2], holding CISSP certification[2]. Prior to the current position, Matthew R. worked as Senior Product Marketing Manager at VAST Data from October 2024 to February 2025[4]. Matthew R.'s career includes roles as Global Chief Information Security Officer at Syntax, Chief Security Officer at ExactlyIT Inc., and Director of Security at Freudenberg IT LP[5][6][7]. Matthew R. holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Thomas College[12] and completed an Executive Leadership Program in Business Administration and Management at McGill University[11].

Career history

1. Field CTO AI and SecurityFeb 2025 to presentVAST Data
2. Senior Product Marketing ManagerOct 2024 to Feb 2025VAST Data
3. SGlobal Chief Information Security OfficerAug 2020 to Oct 2024Syntax
4. EIChief Security OfficerJun 2019 to Aug 2020ExactlyIT Inc.
5. Director Of SecurityFeb 2017 to Jun 2019Freudenberg IT LP
6. Senior Security Manager2015 to 2017Allscripts
7. Senior Application IT AnalystDec 2014 to Aug 2015Duke Energy Corporation
8. Nuclear Cyber Security SpecialistApr 2013 to Dec 2014Duke Energy Corporation

Education

1. Executive Leadership Program, Business Administration and ManagementOct 2023 - Mar 2024McGill University
2. Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Information Systems2006Thomas College
3. QNQualified Nuclear Computer Engineer, Nuclear Engineering at INPO Nuclear Engineering Training ProgramNov 2011 - Aug 2012