John Matthews

About John Matthews

A seasoned technical leader with more than two decades helping fast-growth companies scale and manage their IT operations. I deeply understand the central role that technology plays in business operations – from employee engagement, to customer success, to revenue operations and business intelligence. My philosophy as a CIO is to begin with understanding the needs of the business. Effectively assessing technical operations challenges and opportunities, and how best to invest resources to achieve key business objectives. My approach is collaborative empowerment with internal teams, and accountability with external vendors who provide critical support for business continuity. As a leader, I strive to balance the fulfillment, growth, and unity of my employees, with a culture of high performance and accountability. Culture starts from the top down and I focus on fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and opportunity. This approach has helped me to cultivate successful, long-tenured teams that remain motivated, engaged, and results-driven.

Experience

1. Strategic Advisor

   Ravenna

   Oct 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• San Francisco State University

  Anthropology

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Saas
• Cloud Computing
• IT Management
• Data Center
• IT Strategy
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Strategy
• Information Technology
• Management
• Networking
• Enterprise Software
• Infrastructure
• IT Operations
• Consulting
• Software as a Service (Saas)