Matt Cook

Hands-on technology executive and principal-level software engineer with 20+ years of experience architecting and scaling SaaS platforms, distributed systems, developer infrastructure, and workflow automation products. Proven track record leading engineering organizations while remaining deeply technical across backend systems, cloud infrastructure, security, and platform architecture. Built and scaled multi-tenant platforms serving millions of users, led SOC2 initiatives, developed patent-backed workflow and collaboration systems, and repeatedly delivered complex products from concept to production under aggressive timeline and budget constraints.

Chief Technology Officer at The Concinnity Company (2017-01 – Present)

Architected and led development of a multi-tenant process intelligence and workflow automation platform from greenfield concept to production in under 6 months.

• Designed scalable cloud-native platform architecture supporting collaborative workflow design, deployment orchestration, and business process intelligence
• Built collaborative editing, versioning, deployment, and evaluation system for enterprise workflow management
• Directed engineering, infrastructure, security, customer success, and technical product strategy across company growth stages
• Led SOC2 readiness and implementation of organization-wide security and operational controls
• Delivered platform at less than 50% of projected development budget through iterative engineering practices and automation
• Remained deeply hands-on across backend architecture, infrastructure, deployment automation, debugging, and platform reliability
• Collaborated directly with founders to transform an early-stage concept into a production-ready SaaS platform

Chief Technology Officer at SocialToaster (2009-01 – 2017-12)

Architected and scaled a social engagement and gamification platform from startup stage to more than 2 million users.

• Led backend systems architecture, infrastructure scaling, platform reliability, and technical operations
• Designed systems supporting large-scale social media integrations, engagement automation, and user growth
• Built and mentored high-retention engineering organization with 100% developer retention over 8 years
• Directed platform evolution through rapid customer expansion and changing third-party API ecosystems
• Served as hands-on technical lead across software architecture, cloud systems, production support, recruiting, and technical mentorship
• Supported sales engineering, customer escalations, and strategic technical partnerships

Chief Information Officer at Vision Multimedia Technology (2004-01 – 2012-12)

Led architecture and delivery of custom software and infrastructure solutions across commercial and government sectors.

• Directed design and implementation of 50+ custom technology projects spanning web applications, infrastructure, and enterprise systems
• Managed projects ranging from small business environments to federal government initiatives
• Built broad expertise across operating systems, programming languages, cloud infrastructure, databases, and systems administration
• Advanced from summer intern to executive leadership through technical execution and organizational impact

Master of Science in Engineering in Applied Mathematics & Statistics – Johns Hopkins University