Matthew Compton
About Matthew Compton
Matthew Compton is a Software Asset Management (SAM) professional with over two decades of experience in the computer field, currently working for the Government of Canada since 2011. He has held various roles in software development and administration, with a strong background in programming and software tool maintenance.
Work at Government of Canada
Matthew Compton has been working at the Government of Canada since 2011 in the role of Software Asset Management (SAM). His tenure in this position spans over 13 years, during which he has contributed to enhancing software asset management processes. Prior to his current role, he served as a Computer Systems Administrator from 2010 to 2011 for one year. During his time at the Government of Canada, he implemented the SNOW Software tool to improve software asset management practices.
Previous Experience at Nortel
Matthew Compton has extensive experience at Nortel, where he held multiple positions from 1999 to 2009. His roles included Software Development Environment Engineer, Software Design/Implementation, Design Environment Support Specialist, Software Operations and Environment Tools, and Web Tools Development and Support. His time at Nortel provided him with a strong foundation in software development and support, spanning over a decade.
Education and Certifications
Matthew Compton holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland, which he completed from 1994 to 1998. He has pursued various certifications to enhance his expertise in software asset management. He achieved the Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) and Certified Asset Management Security Expert (CAMSE) from IAITAM between 2017 and 2020. Additionally, he completed several courses at BMC Educational Services and Global Knowledge, earning certificates in BMC Remedy AR System, BMC Atrium CMDB, MS Access, and ITIL Version 3 Foundation.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Matthew Compton possesses strong technical skills in programming and software management. He is proficient in Perl, Shell Scripting, HTML, JavaScript, and various database management systems, including MySQL and SQL. His expertise includes enhancing and improving software tools, documenting processes, and providing training to employees in development and testing environments. His experience spans over two decades in the computer field, focusing on software asset management and tool maintenance.