Matthew H. Foster

About Matthew H. Foster

My value proposition lies at the intersection of L&D and operational execution, where building team capability directly drives performance and sustainable growth.As a Senior L&D and Change Management leader with over 15 years of experience, I help organizations navigate complex shifts—whether it’s a digital overhaul, a cultural pivot, or AI integration—by aligning talent development with enterprise goals.

Experience

1. Knowledge Manager for Ai and Change Integration

   Spathe Systems

   Feb 2024 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Change Leadership & AI Integration: Directs professional development on emerging AI and digital literacy. Utilizes change leadership frameworks to influence mindsets, build cross-functional trust, and facilitate sustainable behavioral shifts regarding technology application.•Scalable Learning Ecosystems: Designs and scales multi-tier coaching and learning architectures that drive organizational agility. •Data-Driven Performance Culture: Establishes a rigorous, data-centric culture by integrating advanced learning analytics with operational KPIs. Ensures all instructional investments yield measurable enhancements in institutional readiness and human capital ROI.•Enterprise Knowledge Architecture: Oversees the organizational knowledge infrastructure, institutionalizing innovation cycles and best practices. Ensures intellectual capital is systematically captured, scalable, and resilient against personnel turnover.•Strategic Resource Curation: Partners with faculty and SMEs to evolve digital knowledge bases, including templates, AARs, and learner artifacts. Applies agile change tactics to ensure the repository remains relevant and responsive to evolving user requirements.•Cross-Functional Orchestration: Serves as a change agent to build a unified vision, address resistance, and increase organizational cohesion during complex digital transformations.•Executive Alignment & Innovation: Cultivates executive-level buy-in for cost-saving innovations through strategic communication. Champions pilot programs that achieve high-visibility adoption and long-term stakeholder support.•Targeted AI Training & Adoption: Leads faculty training on AI applications mapped to specific learning outcomes with continuous feedback loops and milestone tracking to reinforce long-term adoption.•Strategic Curriculum Evolution: Orchestrates the long-term evolution of institutional resources, ensuring the integration of disruptive technologies remains aligned with workforce needs.

Education

• Mercer University

  Bachelor of Arts B.A.

• University of South Florida

  Master's Degree M.Ed

Skills

• Curriculum Development
• Training
• Staff Development
• Data Driven Instruction
• Differentiated Instruction
• Leadership Development
• Blackboard
• Experiential Education
• Project Management
• Top Secret
• Security Clearance
• Instructor-Led Training
• Blended Learning
• Curriculum Design
• Instructional Design
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Management
• Teaching
• Team Building
• Educational Technology