Matthew Ferrante

About Matthew Ferrante

Award-Winning Chief Digital Officer (CDO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) With over 20 years at the helm of technology innovation and strategic leadership, I\'ve guided organizations through complex ecosystems, driving over $73M+ USD in revenue and achieving 900X efficiency improvements. My expertise spans across entrepreneurship, DevOps, DataOps, multisided platform development, digital transformations, cybersecurity, and developing groundbreaking technologies, including core trade secrets and patented solutions. Executive Leadership: I\'ve established and executed comprehensive programs in IT, digital transformation, AI, blockchain, Web3, DApps, smart contracts, supply chain, and cybersecurity. My approach aligns tech strategies with business needs, ensuring operational excellence and securing intellectual assets. Data-Driven Decision Making: I excel in providing insights to top executives and board members. My proficiency in establishing metrics and a reporting framework has been pivotal in assessing program efficiency, effectiveness, and maturity, aligning them with both international and domestic business goals. Innovation and Performance Metrics: My leadership extends to budgeting, industry and MIT technology roadmapping, ATRA, and a plethora of key performance metrics like CLV, MRR/ARR, FOM, S-Curve tech data, OPM, OPL, KPIs, OKRs, operational efficiency, vendor performance, and customer experience. Summary of Lifetime Achievements & Recognition * MIT Chief Technology Officer\'s Professional Education * MIT Chief Digital Officer\'s Professional Education * Harvard Business Executive Education * 2022 Digitech Award, Cyber Innovation Awards * Developed Global Cyber Centers of Excellence (e.g, Global Banking, Accounting Firms, etc.)* Decorated Former US Secret Service Special Agent in Electronic Crimes * Department of Justice Award for Technical Expertise * Lead Security Expert in high-profile data breaches (Sony, Target, Neiman Marcus)* Media Contributor (Fox, CNN, ABC, Bloomberg Radio, etc.)* MasterCard Appreciation Award * Lead Technical Expert for OPERATION FIREWALL/GET RICH OR DIE TRYIN\', resulting in 65+ international arrests. See Honors & Awards Section for more details.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Shareholder

   Citanex

   Jan 2023 — Present · US

   As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Citanex, I lead a team of experts who deliver innovative and secure solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients in the digital age. With over 20 years of experience in information technology and security, I have a proven track record of driving growth, efficiency, and excellence across some of the most complex ecosystems.My mission is to secure the digital future, one solution at a time, by leveraging artificial intelligence, blockchain, strategic advisory services, cutting-edge technology, and applied industry knowledge. I have developed and executed comprehensive technology transformations and cybersecurity programs, aligned with business objectives and international standards. I have also established and built multiple global technology cyber centers of excellence, and received several awards and recognition for my contributions and expertise. I am passionate about technology and innovation, and I continuously seek to learn and improve my skills through professional education from MIT and Harvard.Head of Technology and InnovationBoard and C-Suite services, development, innovation, technical and cyber assessments and risk mitigation strategies (e.g, BIA, NIST, ISO, PCI, etc, Technology and Cyber Assessments, Cloud, Edge, & Managed Services, Penetration Testing, Red/Blue/Purple Teaming, APT Hunting, SOC Services; Business Continuity Planning, Ethical Hacking, Data Privacy, Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, tabletop exercises, ransomware attacks / assessments, cyber forensics, electronic discovery, secure code reviews, software and application development across 21 different sectors. Successful expert testimony across US Federal (e.g. SDNY, EDNY, etc.), State, local, and foreign courts of law in relation to cybersecurity, incident response, cyber forensics, and much more including for criminal, civil, and regulatory matters.

Education

• Mercy University

  BS, Criminal Justice

  1995 — 1997

• Skidmore College

  Microsoft Systems Engineer Program

  1998 — 2000

• MIT Professional Education

  Chief Technology Officer

• United States Secret Service

  Electronic Crimes Special Agent (Expert), Cybersecurity, Extreme Hacking, E-Crimes, Network Intrusions, and Cyber Forensics

• Harvard Business School Executive Education

  Business

• SUNY Westchester Community College

  AAS, Applied Science / Computer Information Systems

  1992 — 1995

Skills

• Computer Security
• Criminal Investigations
• Cybercrime Investigation
• Vulnerability Management
• Evidence
• Security Clearance
• Physical Security
• Penetration Testing
• Incident Response
• Security Awareness
• Security
• Cybercrime
• Digital Forensics
• Encryption
• Business Continuity
• Criminal Justice
• Computer Forensics
• Firewalls
• Law Enforcement
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Fraud
• Network Security
• Security Management
• Risk Assessment
• Information Security
• Data Security
• Information Security Management
• Investigation
• Malware Analysis
• Litigation Support
• Risk Management
• Criminal Law
• Forensic Analysis
• Fraud Investigations
• Enforcement
• Cissp
• Protection
• Pci Dss
• Data Privacy
• Executive Protection