Matthew Connely
San Francisco,United States
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience driving organizational growth and team success through strategic leadership and innovation. Currently leading the Meta Team at Ascendion, overseeing global engineering and design initiatives while delivering tailored solutions in Cloud, Data, AR/VR, and Platform Engineering. Skilled in enterprise-level digital transformation, customer success, cultivating long-term client partnerships, and ensuring the seamless execution of complex projects. Demonstrated expertise in aligning engineering strategies with business objectives, crafting impactful solutions, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams. Proficient in project engagement, sales strategy, customer support and scaling engineering services to drive measurable outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Strategic Client Executive
Ascendion
San Francisco Bay Area
02.2024 - Current
- Lead engineering and design initiatives supporting global technology goals across data, AR/VR, cloud, and platform engineering domains
- Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that align engineering and business strategies
- Spearhead strategic projects, including workflow optimization and quality assurance enhancements improving operational efficiency
- Develop business use cases for engineering-driven solutions, showcasing their impact on customer experience and organizational growth
- Secured and delivered enterprise-scale engineering solutions, exceeding service revenue targets
- Optimized testing processes and workflows through the integration of modern engineering tools and practices
- Designed user-focused solutions to streamline cloud-based operations, improving scalability and functionality
- Delivered projects that balanced technical rigor with impactful design principles, ensuring high-quality outcomes
Lead Client Engagement Manager
Ascendion
San Francisco Bay Area
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Directed cross-functional teams to execute high-impact engineering and design projects for Meta, focusing on product innovation and operational efficiency
- Created comprehensive Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and business goals
- Introduced tools and methodologies to enhance workflows, streamline processes, and improve collaboration across engineering teams
- Enhanced operational efficiency by automating workflows and improving the integration of engineering systems
- Created business strategies that demonstrated the value of engineering and design improvements, driving measurable results
Lead Account Manager
Collabera Inc.
San Francisco Bay Area
07.2022 - 09.2022
- As an accomplished leader and relationship builder, I've had the privilege of serving as a pivotal force in Collabera's Bay Area operations, where I've cultivated and led teams dedicated to fostering enduring partnerships with leading enterprises
- At Collabera, my focus has been on nurturing long-term relationships while spearheading strategic initiatives in platform, cloud, data, AI, and ML engineering domains
- My role involves engaging with senior leadership at esteemed organizations like Wells Fargo, Amazon, Zendesk, and Facebook, collaborating closely to devise bespoke solutions tailored to their project requirements
- Transcribe live meetings and recorded meetings for projects
- Built and led high-performing teams in the Bay Area, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in long-term relationship building
- Managed and nurtured engineering relationships with a diverse portfolio of clients, driving strategic initiatives and delivering impactful solutions in platform, cloud, data, AI, and ML domains
- Collaborated closely with enterprise engineering leadership, playing a pivotal role in project initiation and scoping, and offering unique solutions aligned with their business objectives
- Crafted comprehensive engineering Statements of Work (SOWs) and project deliverables, ensuring clarity, alignment, and successful execution of project goals
- Led a team driving operational efficiency, fostering professional growth, and nurturing a positive office culture conducive to collaboration and success
Account Manager
Collabera Inc.
San Francisco, California
02.2018 - 09.2022
- Consulted management and executives on effective hiring and onboarding strategies, playing a pivotal role in building high-performing teams poised for success
- Successfully led negotiations and coordinated talent projects, ensuring seamless transformations and delivering tangible business outcomes
- Proficient in maintaining positive and effective communication with onshore and offshore cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and driving project success
- Dedicated to mentoring, training, and promoting Associate Account Managers and sales teams, empowering them to achieve their full potential
- Track record of effectively tracking and measuring the success of accounts, providing insightful metrics to leadership on a weekly basis to inform strategic decisions
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for enterprise-level accounts, driving value creation and fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and mutual success
Associate Account Manager/Recruiter
Collabera Inc.
San Francisco, California
08.2017 - 02.2018
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration, Industrial Technology Consumer Packaging Solutions
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
01.2017
Skills
- Project Management
- Key Account Growth
- Strategic Partnerships
- Account management
- Account oversight
- Client services
- Solution management
- Relationship management
- Customer consultations
- Onboarding management
- Client relationship management
- Portfolio management
- Service level agreements
- Business development
- Consultative selling
Company
AI-First Software Engineering Services
Timeline
Strategic Client Executive
Ascendion
02.2024 - Current
Lead Client Engagement Manager
Ascendion
09.2022 - 06.2024
Lead Account Manager
Collabera Inc.
07.2022 - 09.2022
Account Manager
Collabera Inc.
02.2018 - 09.2022
Associate Account Manager/Recruiter
Collabera Inc.
08.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration, Industrial Technology Consumer Packaging Solutions
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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