Mat Wiggins
About Mat Wiggins
Mat Wiggins is the Director of Software Engineering at Groups360, where he oversees engineering teams for the GroupsSync platform. He has a background in software engineering and project management, with previous roles at Asurion and service as an Army Veteran.
Current Role at Groups360
Mat Wiggins serves as the Director of Software Engineering at Groups360, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the engineering teams responsible for the GroupsSync platform, which is recognized as a leading solution in the hospitality industry for streamlining group bookings. His leadership focuses on driving innovation and achieving results within the technology teams.
Previous Experience at Asurion
Wiggins has a notable history with Asurion, where he worked for a total of seven years. He began as a Software Engineer II from 2014 to 2018, then progressed to Manager of Software Engineering from 2018 to 2020, and finally served as Senior Manager, Software Engineering from 2020 to 2023. His roles involved significant responsibilities in software development and team management.
Military Background and Education
Mat Wiggins is an Army Veteran, having served in various capacities, including as a Battalion Human Resources Officer and CBRN Platoon Leader at Fort Hood, Texas. He attended the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School and achieved the status of Commissioned Army Officer in 2010. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Computer and Information Systems with a focus on Project Management from Middle Tennessee State University, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from East Tennessee State University.
Specializations and Skills
Wiggins specializes in several areas, including vendor management, product management, and DevOps, in addition to software development and data engineering. He has extensive experience in delivering enterprise SaaS applications, particularly on the Azure cloud platform. His project management expertise is supported by his academic background and military experience.
Internship Experience
Before his extensive career in software engineering, Mat Wiggins completed a Development Office Internship at the Helen Ross McNabb Center in 2008. This two-month internship provided him with early exposure to professional environments and contributed to his overall skill development.