Matthew Martin

About Matthew Martin

After 30+ years of industry experience, I founded Vigilant Connect — \"Where Safety Meets Connectivity.\" As the Founder, President & CEO of Vigilant Connect LLC, I lead a mission-driven team focused on delivering innovative low-voltage, security, and life-safety solutions for healthcare, senior living, commercial, and institutional clients. With over 30 years of industry experience, I established Vigilant Connect to provide a smarter, safer, and more connected experience — for both our clients and our employees.Key Areas of Focus-Strategic direction, operations, and business development-Engineering and project design for structured cabling, video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, intercom, paging, nurse call, wander management, fire alarm, area of refuge, mass notification, and DAS. Also providing a whole Vigilant suite of services to assist with everything from consulting, design, project management and commissioning to inspections and preventative maintenance-Partnering with healthcare, education, manufacturing, industrial, and commercial clients to ensure code compliance, system integration, and operational efficiency-Cultivating a company culture built on integrity, reliability, and work-life balance-Building long-term partnerships through exceptional service and continuous supportOur Mission:To be the trusted low-voltage partner “Where Safety Meets Connectivity” — combining advanced technology with real-world insight to protect what matters most.My mission is to build a company culture that values both productivity and personal fulfillment, offering a rewarding work environment with a healthy work/life balance and performance-based incentives. At Vigilant Connect, we strive to create the ultimate workplace for growth-minded professionalsDynamic technical leader with a proven track record of driving complex projects in the connectivity, security, and life safety industries. Known for delivering results through precision, time management, and expert organizational skills. An innovative strategist who champions solutions grounded in industry best practices, continuous improvement, and alignment with organizational goals.Passionate about developing high-performing teams, I mentor and empower staff to become impactful contributors to operational excellence. A skilled communicator and relationship builder, I foster account growth while cultivating strong partnerships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors. My leadership turns challenges into opportunities — driving success at every level of the project lifecycle

Experience

1. President CEO

   Vigilant Connect Llc

   Jun 2025 — Present · Waukesha, WI, US

   As the Founder, President & CEO of Vigilant Connect LLC, I lead a mission-driven team focused on delivering innovative low-voltage, security, and life-safety solutions for healthcare, senior living, commercial, and institutional clients. With over 30 years of industry experience, I established Vigilant Connect to provide a smarter, safer, and more connected experience — for both our clients and our employees.Key Areas of Focus- Strategic direction, operations, and business development- Engineering and project design for structured cabling, video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, intercom, paging, nurse call, wander management, and DAS. Also providing a whole Vigilant suite of services to assist with everything from consulting, design, project management and commissioning to inspections and preventative maintenance- Partnering with healthcare, education, manufacturing, industrial, and commercial clients to ensure code compliance, system integration, and operational efficiency-Cultivating a company culture built on integrity, reliability, and work-life balance- Building long-term partnerships through exceptional service and continuous supportOur Mission:To be the trusted low-voltage partner “Where Safety Meets Connectivity” — combining advanced technology with real-world insight to protect what matters most.

Education

• Milwaukee Trade & Technical High School

  Diploma, Electronics

  1989 — 1992

Skills

• Wan
• Integration
• Visio
• Cisco Technologies
• Leadership
• Fiber Optics
• Networking
• Wireless
• Troubleshooting
• Voip
• Data Center
• Security
• Project Management
• Network Design
• Cabling
• Software Documentation
• Telecommunications