Matt H.
About Matt H.
Matt H. is the Co-Founder and CTO of Rownd, where he focuses on frictionless authentication and cloud architecture. He has over a decade of experience at IBM and holds degrees in Information Systems Management from Bob Jones University and Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at Rownd
Currently, Matt H. serves as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Rownd, a company that specializes in frictionless authentication solutions. He has been with Rownd since 2021, contributing his extensive knowledge in cloud architecture and security. Under his leadership, Rownd has introduced several innovative features, including SMS authentication and the 'Sign in as a guest' option. Matt was also involved in the launch of the auth snippet, which simplifies the integration of authentication into websites.
Previous Experience at IBM
Matt H. has over a decade of experience at IBM, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Software Engineer and Engineering Lead from 2014 to 2018 in the Raleigh-Durham area. He later served as a Senior Software Engineer and Architect for the IBM Automation Platform from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was a Senior Software Engineer and Cloud Architect focusing on API management from 2018 to 2020. His work at IBM involved building secure, policy-compliant, cloud-native systems at scale.
Educational Background
Matt H. holds a Master of Science in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management from Bob Jones University, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in technology and management principles.
Early Career at Bob Jones University
Before his time at IBM, Matt H. worked at Bob Jones University in various roles from 2006 to 2009. He served as Head Technical for VINTAGE, where he managed technical operations. Additionally, he worked as a Lab Monitor and as an Usher during his tenure at the university. These positions contributed to his early development in technical and operational skills.
Personal Interests
Matt H. is an avid reader with interests spanning fiction, non-fiction, and periodicals. He also enjoys music, playing the piano, organ, and trombone, with a focus on classical and crossover genres. His passion for integrating technology with liberal arts reflects his commitment to enhancing business missions through software excellence.