Matt Higgins
Chief Technology Officer @Data Point Partners
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
Chief Technology Officer @Data Point Partners
Boston, MA, US
At Datapoint Partners, I served as CTO and EVP of Engineering, leading the strategic design and buildout of enterprise e-commerce, loyalty, and marketing automation platforms. Focused on direct-to-consumer and channel commerce solutions, I scaled engineering delivery, modernized legacy systems, and accelerated feature velocity across high-volume clients. My leadership enabled enterprise-level transformation by aligning business goals with scalable, modular architecture.I built a remote-first engineering team, introduced Agile discipline across product and dev orgs, and drove architecture decisions that reduced infrastructure costs and enabled new revenue streams. My team supported multiple clients simultaneously—building, integrating, and maintaining core platforms used by tens of millions of users globally.Key Responsibilities• Directed platform modernization across multi-tenant commerce and analytics platforms• Oversaw product engineering, DevOps, architecture, QA, and customer success integrations• Led cloud transformation efforts with AWS, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code• Built APIs and SDKs to support third-party development and marketing automation integration• Introduced CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and performance monitoring• Implemented agile frameworks, scrum cycles, and sprint retrospectives across teams• Managed vendor selection, licensing, and partner integrations with Salesforce, Shopify, and Azure• Provided technical due diligence and product roadmaps to C-suite and client stakeholders• Recruited full-stack, cloud, and frontend engineers across multiple time zonesKey Achievements• Migrated monolithic systems to cloud-native microservices, reducing downtime by 95%• Improved platform scalability, supporting a 40% YoY increase in transaction volume• Reduced infrastructure costs by 30% through optimization and vendor consolidation• Standardized codebase and dev process across four client verticals
EDUCATION
Northeastern University
BS, Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT MATT HIGGINS
I’m a technology executive with over 20 years of experience leading engineering, product development, and digital transformation across SaaS, e-commerce, and insurance tech. My specialty lies in architecting and scaling cloud-native platforms, building agile development cultures, and aligning technology with business strategy to drive revenue, performance, and innovation.From early-stage startups to growth-stage and PE-backed companies, I’ve led cross-functional global teams and built high-velocity engineering organizations that deliver modern, secure, and scalable systems. As CTO and EVP of Engineering, I have overseen enterprise architecture, DevOps, cybersecurity, and agile product delivery. These efforts have resulted in faster deployment cycles, improved system reliability, and measurable business growth.At NOW Insurance, I launched a fully cloud-native platform for underwriting, quoting, and binding that dramatically improved time-to-market. At Smart Destinations and Leisure Pass Group, I led the development of mobile-first e-commerce and ticketing platforms that scaled internationally and served millions of customers. I have also guided teams through M&A transitions, replatforming efforts, and regulatory compliance challenges while holding patents in secure digital ticketing systems.What sets me apart is a blend of deep technical expertise and business acumen. I don’t just build platforms — I build engineering cultures that prioritize agility, quality, and collaboration. I thrive in environments where growth, innovation, and technology intersect. I’m passionate about mentoring technical leaders, refining processes, and accelerating product delivery.I am currently exploring senior leadership roles such as CTO, SVP Engineering, or Technology Advisor where I can shape strategy, lead high-performing teams, and deliver transformative technology solutions.SpecialtiesCloud Native ArchitectureSaaS PlatformsAgile and DevOps LeadershipTechnical Due DiligenceE-CommerceDigital InsuranceMobile Product DeliveryM & A IntegrationPatent HolderCybersecurityEngineering Culture BuildingCross-Functional LeadershipGlobal Team Management
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.