Matt Benedum

About Matt Benedum

With over 25 years of experience leading transformative IT initiatives, I am uniquely positioned to leverage my expertise in technology operations, risk management, strategy, and business alignment to drive executive-level impact. My combination of deep technical knowledge and strategic vision has enabled me to lead successful IT transformations across multiple domains, including IT Infrastructure, Application Development, and Financial Services. I have a proven track record of enhancing security postures, optimizing operations, and delivering measurable results in complex, highly regulated environments.Focused on enterprise-wide strategy, I have collaborated closely with C-suite executives, including CTOs and senior leaders, to align security and infrastructure initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements. I excel at leading cross-functional teams to drive technology currency, improve resilience, safeguard critical data, and optimize operational efficiency.My extensive understanding of the financial services industry empowers me to translate business needs into actionable measures that balance risk, compliance, and innovation. I bring a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to advancing technology strategies that ensure business continuity, protect customer trust, and support organizational growth.

Experience

1. Infrastructure Delivery Leader

   Nationwide

   Apr 2010 — Present

   In my current role, I partner to oversee all IT infrastructure supporting Nationwide Financial Technology, with a focus on maintaining technology risk, currency, and operational efficiency. I am responsible for forecasting, optimizing, and managing infrastructure consumption across both on-premises and cloud-hosted applications to meet the evolving needs of the business. I lead the planning, prioritization, and delivery of infrastructure solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals while maintaining a strong focus on security and risk management.As a key member of the NF CTO’s Cabinet, I actively contribute to high-level strategic discussions, including operational events and risk reviews, ensuring that infrastructure initiatives align with both business requirements and enterprise risk standards. My role bridges the technical and business sides of Nationwide Financial Technology, enabling the delivery of critical infrastructure solutions that support business continuity, growth, and innovation.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Program Management
• Process Improvement
• Disaster Recovery
• Infrastructure
• Lotus Notes
• Itil
• IT Management
• IT Strategy
• Leadership
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Enterprise Software
• Vendor Management
• IT Service Management