Matthew Cole

Experienced executive in public security and identity solutions

Meet Matthew Cole, a seasoned software development manager and engineer with a diverse professional background in the tech industry. Matthew graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and honed his expertise through a range of roles at some of the biggest names in tech.

Matthew currently serves as the Senior Software Development Manager of Alexa Secure AI Foundations Data Platform at Amazon, where he oversees the development of cutting-edge technology for entity resolution. Prior to this role, Matthew held various positions at Amazon, including Software Development Manager of Alexa AI, Entity Resolution and Software Development Manager of Device Software.

Before joining Amazon, Matthew was a Senior Software Engineer at Charles River Development, Senior Software Developer at Heritage Travel, Inc., and Senior Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments. He also spent time as a Quality Assurance Engineer and Technical Intern at Fidelity.

With his technical prowess and vast experience, Matthew is a sought-after professional in his field, excelling as a manager and a hands-on engineer. Beyond his work, Matthew is passionate about staying at the forefront of technology trends and exploring new possibilities in the industry.

Experience

CEO/Group Executive Vice President, Public Security and Identity at IDEMIA (September 2021 - Present)

CEO/Group Executive Vice President, Secure Enterprise Transactions at IDEMIA (January 2020 - September 2021), Independent Board Member at Bus.com (December 2021 - Present), Non Executive Board Member at ICM Mobility Group (December 2020 - Present), Chairman at Secure Identity Alliance (September 2021 - January 2023), Visionary Advisory Panel Member at SANDAG (August 2019 - February 2020), Board Member - Global Competitiveness Council at World Trade Center San Diego (January 2018 - February 2020)

Education

MBA in Business Studies from Oxford Brookes University (2005 - 2006), ACCA in Accounting, financial reporting, tax, management, and business studies (2001-2003)