Cloud Infrastructure Technology Leader

MATT PILON

Chicago, IL 773-***-**** *********@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/mapilon/

GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY LEADER STRATEGIC SOFTWARE & PLATFORM ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE/AS-CODE Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record of driving cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps platform creation and transformation for global enterprises. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments and deliver innovative, scalable solutions across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Adept at aligning technology initiatives with business outcomes, fostering collaboration, and executing strategic roadmaps. Excels in managing global teams, optimizing cloud operations, and enhancing security frameworks to support digital transformation and omnichannel experiences at scale. EXPERIENCE

VML, WPP, Chicago, IL May 2022 – Present

Advertising company and consultancy with global reach Group Director, Technology

● Providing platform engineering practice area leadership in a global organization of 700+ engineers, managing engineering managers, and leading large teams across capability matrices to deliver high-quality engineering products and solutions across high-profile client engagements (e.g. USMC, Sherwin-Williams, T-Mobile, Colgate, Mazda).

● Cloud engineering and architecture contribution, DevOps, security, and automation across client engagements.

● Spearheaded global cloud platform transformation and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) implementation, reducing deployment time for core Adobe Commerce application offering by 90% and significantly improving security in AWS and GCP environments.

● Drove collaboration across product, architecture, and engineering teams to create secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms.

● Developed audit processes and GRC readiness evaluations for clients undergoing security and compliance transformations. POWERREVIEWS, Chicago, IL Feb 2021 – May 2022

Interconnected App and API services for online product analysis and shopping Manager, DevOps

● Led DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) teams to deliver cloud-native infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.

● Achieved 99.99% uptime and significantly reduced time-to-market by optimizing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.

● Optimized CI/CD processes to drive continuous deployment across global platforms, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting large-scale digital transformations.

● Collaborated with security teams to ensure reliable and scalable cloud environments, aligning technical initiatives with business objectives.

LITERA, Chicago, IL Mar 2020 – Feb 2021

Product engineering for the legal industry

Manager, DevOps

● Led engineering teams responsible for delivering secure, scalable cloud-native infrastructure, focusing on automation and cloud cost optimization.

● Led integration and absorption of over 10 acquired enterprise and SaaS software products inclusive of development, build, test, deployment, observability, and monitoring workflows.

● Implemented cloud health and efficiency programs, reducing cloud spend by 25% through automation and decommissioning of inactive resources.

● Managed cloud infrastructure across multiple international regions and zones in AWS, ensuring compliance, scalability, and high availability of applications.

● Collaborated with stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals, delivering solutions that improved customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

SLALOM CONSULTING, Chicago, IL Mar 2019 – Mar 2020 Business and computer science consulting firm with more than 13K employees across NA, Europe, and Asia Pacific Senior Engineer - Cloud, DevOps, Security

● Designed and deployed secure, highly available cloud infrastructure for large-scale e-commerce platforms on AWS and GCP.

● Implemented Kubernetes-based solutions to increase scalability and enable daily feature releases across multiple global regions.

● Built resilient, secure platforms with high-load capacities that align with fast-paced global deployments, supporting millions of transactions daily.

● Led cross-functional teams and partnered with global product and platform teams to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions, driving $100M in projected revenue growth. MOBIAH, San Diego, CA (Remote)Feb 2010 – Feb 2019

Mobile application development and software consultancy for business of all sizes Director of Automation Co-Founder

● Co-founded and led a consultancy focused on delivering cloud-native and automation solutions for clients in the financial services, e-commerce, and gaming sectors.

● Developed and delivered Infrastructure-as-Code and CI/CD pipeline solutions for multiple high-compliance environments, improving security and reducing operational costs.

● Led a remote team of engineers in designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS and other platforms, supporting client growth and success.

URBAN PREP ACADEMIES, Chicago, IL Aug 2006 – Aug 2009 Public charter school network providing underserved young men high-quality secondary education IT Associate

● Managed IT infrastructure and implemented technology solutions for multiple educational campuses, ensuring reliable network operations and system security.

● Secured millions in federal tech funding to expand Chicago Public School’s charter school network, developing a technology plan and leading its implementation.

EXPERTISE

● Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)

● Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

● Automation & CI/CD Pipelines

● Kubernetes & Container Orchestration

● Scalable Systems Architecture

● Cross-Functional Team Leadership

● Developer Platforms & Tools

● Cloud Security & Compliance

● Agile Methodologies & Continuous Delivery

● Bash, Python, Go, Terraform/Cloud, Ansible, Packer, GitHub/Actions, GitLab, Atlassian Suite, Groovy EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

● Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Marquette University Full Mark L. Schmidt Scholarship for Human Service

● AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

● Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect

● Google Analytics Individual Qualification

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