About
Short Version

Matt Howell is a driven I.T. professional with 12 years of experience in the Dot Com, Higher Education, Financial, government, and Healthcare industries. He has worked with Carsdirect.com, Pratt & Whitney, LRN (The Legal Knowledge Network), University of Phoenix, and most recently Fiserv to deliver quality solutions. Matt incorporates his extensive experience and enthusiasm for technology into every project.
Details
For a complete history of my professional experience, visit my Curriculum Vitae. The highlights include:
Expertise:
- User Interface / Web Design
- Content Management
- Project Management
- Functional Design
- Security
Certifications:
- Certified Cisco Network Associate
- Certified Citrix Administrator
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Pragmatic Marketing Certified
- Eagle Scout
Testimonials
The statements below were provided by current and previous co-workers via my LinkedIn profile. Feel free to visit my profile for more detail and additional testimonials.
“I have worked with Matt at two companies now and his work is always exemplary. He takes ownerships seriously and is a valuable team member. Beyond what is asked of him, he continually offers both detailed and high-level perspectives to obtain a thorough and accurate assessment of projects, resulting in a finished product of the highest possible quality.”
Jennifer Clayton, Product Line Manager, Del Mar DataTrac (Fiserv) - October 16, 2006
“Matt is an articulate, thorough and polished technology manager. His experience and ability to successfully manage large complex projects is unequaled. He has played a strategic role in the development and launch of key system integrations at Fiserv and Del Mar DataTrac.”
Brian Chute, Director Business Development, Del Mar DataTrac (Fiserv) - July 19, 2007
“It is with great pleasure and without reservation that I tender this recommendation for Matt. His wealth of technical knowledge, professionalism and customer service focus make him invaluable. He excites his management team and his peers alike. His solid education and project management skills place additional merit to his tool set and make Matt a great asset to any organization.”
Stephen Inocencio, Enterprise Executive Consultant, Fiserv Solutions Inc. - January 9, 2007
“In all my years of working with different IT companies and groups, I have never worked with an individual who is as well rounded as Matt. He has wonderful work ethics and brings a lot to the table. He looks at the bigger picture and sees how each individual project can be tied to the organizational goals as a whole. Matt is easy to get along with and is a great asset to any company.”
Arthur Nahabedian, Sr. Software Analyst/Programmer, Fiserv / IPS-Sendero - October 20, 2006
“Matt designed and built several applications for me while at the Apollo Group. His work in application monitoring, network analysis and interface design still affect the applications we use today. He was a vital link between the System Administrators, Developers, and Analysts that made our team able to deploy an imaging and workflow system across the entire enterprise.”
Steven Spencer, Sr Software Engineer, Apollo Group - February 28, 2007
Outside of the office, Matt runs the foredeck on Blink!, a J/105 racing boat, in San Diego. You can follow the teams progress at http://www.raceblink.com





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