Hey, I'm Matt Howe
Cybersecurity Engineer & Systems Architect
Leading teams building cloud-native applications, tactical edge hardware, and bleeding edge technological solutions. Army Signal Veteran, father, husband, and professional problem-solver with a penchant for solving complex issues.
What I Do
Cybersecurity Engineering
Building and authorizing secure, scalable cloud-native applications with modern DevSecOps practices. Kubernetes, microservices, and zero-trust architectures.
Tactical Edge Solutions
Designing ruggedized hardware solutions for defense applications. SBCs, digital radios, and distributed systems that work in austere environments.
Leadership & Mentoring
Leading engineering teams, mentoring developers, and bridging the gap between technical complexity and business objectives.
Experience
Cybersecurity Lead
Skyward Federal
2021 - Present
Leading cybersecurity engineering teams in rapid capability development for defense applications. Architecting cloud-native solutions and tactical edge hardware systems using cutting-edge technologies for secure deployment and authorization.
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
OMNI Technologies
2019 - 2021
Drove enterprise modernization initiatives encompassing DevSecOps, cloud migration, container orchestration, and continuous authorization. Delivered solutions for defense customers including DTRA, INSCOM, ARL, I2WD, and PEO IEW&S.
Senior Systems Engineer
CyOne | QED Systems
2015 - 2019
Designed and implemented comprehensive information security solutions for complex intelligence and operations systems. Specialized in automation and integration across multi-domain environments.
Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation | VortechX
2009 - 2015
Supported DCGS-A V3 integration and development operations at CECOM SEC facilities. Contributed to critical defense intelligence systems development and deployment across multiple locations.
Signal NCO
US Army
2004 - 2009
Served as Signal NCO with the 50th Expeditionary Signal Battalion and 8th Army. Cross-trained in intelligence systems, specializing in deployment and support of operations systems, sensor suites, and communications security.
Computer Technician
Grand Union Pharmacy
2000 - 2004
Provided comprehensive IT support and technical assistance for pharmacy operations and systems.
Enthusiatic Hobbyist
1985 - Present
Computers and technology have been in my life since the very beginning - originally discovering my love with the NES, SEGA Genesis, SNES; I then moved on to PCs with the Commodore 64, the IBM 386DX, and the Cyrix M2. My journey with tech brought me to overclocking many Pentium 3 and Athlons to squeeze every frame out of games, to then exploring esoteric Operating Systems like Slackware Linux, BeOS, and OS/2 WARP. It all piqued my interest, and it has been a continual passion to learn about how the hardware works, the languages that run on them, and how the capabilities can be abstracted to push boundaries continually.
Education & Certifications
CompTIA CASP+
Advanced cybersecurity certification focusing on enterprise security, risk management, and security architecture integration.
GitLab CI/CD Associate
Professional certification in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and GitLab platform expertise for modern software delivery.
Red Hat RHCSA
Hands-on certification demonstrating essential Linux administration skills and Red Hat Enterprise Linux expertise.
Master of Business Administration - Information Technology
Advanced business administration degree focusing on strategic leadership and organizational management.
Graduate Certificate - IT Leadership and Management
Specialized graduate-level certificate program in advanced technical studies.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Comprehensive undergraduate degree covering information systems, network administration, and technology management.
Let's Connect
Interested in discussing cybersecurity, systems architecture, or just want to chat about technology? I'm always up for a good conversation.