MattWatkins.io

About

A Visionary Technology Leader and US Veteran with a unique blend of strategic product governance and hands-on technical execution. Expert at bridging the gap between complex business cases and technical viability products. Proven track record in the end-to-end SDLC/PLC—from roadmap and requirements to POC, MVP, and GTM strategies. Deeply technical including AI integration, DevSecOps, and cloud infrastructure, ensuring business continuity through scalable, secure, and user-centric software solutions.

Certifications

Google Project Manager
Google UX Designer
Microsoft Business Analyst
Microsoft MTA Azure Cloud
Microsoft MTA DBA/SQL
IBM Product Manager
IBM AI Developer
Oracle Cloud & Java Foundations
Apple ACSP
CISSP Bootcamp
CompTIA A+. Cloud+ Courses
ITIL 4 Foundations Course
In progress… CPM (AIPMM), CSPO (Scrum Alliance), CPOA AND ECBA (IIBA) CAPM AND PMP (PMI), ITIL4 AND PRINCE2 (Axelos) and SAFE

Skillset
Communications
Leadership
Teamwork
Cross-functional
Organizational
Functional
Operational
Problem-Solving
Visionary
Creative
Strategic
Technical

Results

Core Competencies

Product & Strategy (CPO/PM)	Technical & Development (TPM/Dev)	Analysis & Governance (BA)
Fractional CPO Advisory	AI/LLM Development & Integration	Business Process Modeling
Roadmap, PRD, Teardowns & GTM Strategy	Full-Stack Software Development & Design + Mobile	Requirements Engineering (BRD/FRD)
Product Lifecycle (PLC)	DevSecOps & SOC 2 Compliance	BI & Data Analytics (SQL/DBA)
UX/UI Strategy & Design	Cloud Architecture	ITIL 4 Service Management

Professional Experience

IT Consultant (Fractional CPO & Technical PM) | Remote / Various | 2020 – Present

Operates as a strategic partner for B2B and SaaS companies, overseeing AI-driven product transformations.

Fractional CPO Leadership: Defines product vision and strategic roadmaps for emerging SaaS platforms, aligning stakeholder goals with technical constraints.
Technical Product Management: Translates high-level business needs into technical specifications; leads cross-functional teams through POC and MVP launches.
Business Analysis: Conducts gap analysis and process mapping to ensure software scalability and ROI.
AI Development: Currently architecting and developing proprietary AI-based tools to automate B2B workflows.
QA & Governance: Implemented QA protocols and DevSecOps best practices to ensure code security and SOC 2 readiness.

Technical Support & Systems Specialist | Apple, AMEX, Service Finance | 2016 – 2020

Provided high-level technical troubleshooting and customer service in complex financial and tech environments.
Utilized ACSP certification to manage Apple ecosystem deployments and hardware/software integration.

Certifications

Google Project Manager
Google UX Designer
Microsoft Business Analyst
Microsoft MTA Azure Cloud
Microsoft MTA DBA/SQL
IBM Product Manager
IBM AI Developer
Oracle Cloud & Java Foundations
Apple ACSP
CISSP Bootcamp
CompTIA A+. Cloud+ Courses
ITIL 4 Foundations Course
In progress… CPM (AIPMM), CSPO (Scrum Alliance), CPOA AND ECBA (IIBA) CAPM AND PMP (PMI), ITIL4 AND PRINCE2 (Axelos) and SAFE

Skillset
Communications
Leadership
Teamwork
Cross-functional
Organizational
Functional
Operational
Problem-Solving
Visionary
Creative
Strategic
Technical

Results

Core Competencies

Product & Strategy (CPO/PM)	Technical & Development (TPM/Dev)	Analysis & Governance (BA)
Fractional CPO Advisory	AI/LLM Development & Integration	Business Process Modeling
Roadmap, PRD, Teardowns & GTM Strategy	Full-Stack Software Development & Design + Mobile	Requirements Engineering (BRD/FRD)
Product Lifecycle (PLC)	DevSecOps & SOC 2 Compliance	BI & Data Analytics (SQL/DBA)
UX/UI Strategy & Design	Cloud Architecture	ITIL 4 Service Management

Professional Experience

IT Consultant (Fractional CPO & Technical PM) | Remote / Various | 2020 – Present

Operates as a strategic partner for B2B and SaaS companies, overseeing AI-driven product transformations.

Fractional CPO Leadership: Defines product vision and strategic roadmaps for emerging SaaS platforms, aligning stakeholder goals with technical constraints.
Technical Product Management: Translates high-level business needs into technical specifications; leads cross-functional teams through POC and MVP launches.
Business Analysis: Conducts gap analysis and process mapping to ensure software scalability and ROI.
AI Development: Currently architecting and developing proprietary AI-based tools to automate B2B workflows.
QA & Governance: Implemented QA protocols and DevSecOps best practices to ensure code security and SOC 2 readiness.

Technical Support & Systems Specialist | Apple, AMEX, Service Finance | 2016 – 2020

Provided high-level technical troubleshooting and customer service in complex financial and tech environments.
Utilized ACSP certification to manage Apple ecosystem deployments and hardware/software integration.

Education

B.A.S., Technology Development and Management [TDM] | St. Petersburg College, FL., Major: Software Development, GPA 3.7

A.S., Computer Programming | St. Petersburg College

B.A. English | The University of Texas at RGV

Publications

AI Techno Thriller Novel

to-be-published, 2026