Ryan Matovich

Background

About Ryan Matovich

As a people-centric chief information officer, I navigate complex technology landscapes by leveraging solution-driven strategies that meet technical benchmarks and deliver tangible value to end users. I have played a transformative role in driving technical operations, rolling out large-scale enterprise projects, designing centralized systems, and developing efficient processes. By guiding high-performing teams across global landscapes, I integrate team leadership and development with a results-driven approach that enables me to streamline operations. Every industry presents a unique array of challenges and opportunities. Throughout my career, I have leveraged innovative technology, driven revenue growth, ensured continuous improvement, and synchronized business goals with sustainable operations. At Avantax, Inc. I oversee infrastructure and Data, employing robust technical frameworks and models to bolster customer-centric applications, and turn strategies into actionable roadmaps driven by technology's transformative potential. Below is a selection of the top accomplishments from my career: • Boosting the positive employee survey response rate at Avantax, Inc. from 51% to 73% within a year, fostering a culture emphasizing people, development, and professional growth. This achievement enabled me to surpass the company average by 3% and outperform my peers by 14%. • Elevating Blucora, Inc.'s independent security risk rating grade from C to A in just a year, reducing the breach event frequency probability by 4X and cutting down the ransomware and malware event frequency by 40X. • Overseeing global WAN services at Emerson Electric Co. for 1,200 locations encompassing 90+ business units and employees, navigating complex networks, engaging with multiple providers, and ensuring seamless multivendor interconnectivity, driving 99.95% service availability throughout my tenure.