Summary
Matthew Watkins is an IT security consultant with more than a decade of experience delivering secure, reliable IT systems across government, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. He has led the design and implementation of enterprise IT departments and 24/7/365 service desks for county government, ensuring resilient operations and effective service delivery. He specializes in comprehensive security evaluations, hardened network defenses, and disaster recovery planning, with a track record of achieving 99.99% network uptime and zero data loss during multiple critical events. As a former Director of Information Technology for Miami County, he has hands-on expertise in virtualization, managed services, and cross-functional IT leadership. Outside work, he has volunteered for over 20 years with a major Miami County nonprofit event, including serving as General Chairman of the Troy Strawberry Festival in 2017, underscoring his commitment to community alongside professional excellence.
15 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Associate's degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Associate's degree, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at Hocking College
High School Diploma, Computer Science, High School Diploma, Computer Science at Troy High School