Hi, I'm Matt
Researcher • Educator • Strategist • Author • Consultant • Founder •
Generative AI • Autonomous AI • Simulations • Metaverse • Robotics
About me
Matt White is a distinguished expert in artificial intelligence and business, Renowned for successfully deploying large-scale AI platforms across the telecom, gaming, media, and entertainment industries. With over two decades of experience, Matt has consistently demonstrated his ability to stay ahead of the curve in technological innovation, spearheading advancements in AI applications in diverse domains.
- As a visionary leader, Matt excels at synthesizing emerging technologies to develop groundbreaking solutions that drive industry transformation. His expertise encompasses machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, multimedia, and generative AI. Matt's cutting-edge AI systems have enhanced operational efficiency, optimized decision-making, and unlocked new revenue streams for numerous organizations.
- Matt's dedication to research has led him to establish and lead multiple research groups, develop and teach courses, and contribute to the advancement of AI education. He has founded several organizations that promote open-source and open standards, fostering collaboration and innovation in the technology sector.
- A highly accomplished author, Matt has published numerous articles, papers and a book on AI and its practical applications. He is often sought after as a consultant, advisor, and public speaker, sharing his extensive knowledge and insights at conferences, seminars, and workshops worldwide.
- Under Matt's direction, organizations can unlock the potential of AI, ensuring they remain at the forefront of today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. His exceptional leadership, expertise, and passion for innovation have solidified Matt's reputation as a global authority in artificial intelligence and business.
Resume
Experience
Global CTO of AI
Linux Foundation · Full-time · 2024 - Present
San Francisco, California, United States
CTO (former Executive Director)
PyTorch Foundation · Full-time · 2024 - Present
San Francisco, California, United States
CTO
Agentic AI Foundation · Full-time · 2025 - Present
San Francisco, California, United States
CTO
LF AI & Data · Part-time · 2023 - Present
San Francisco, California, United States
Director, Generative AI Commons
Linux Foundation · Part-time · 2023 - Present
San Francisco, California, United States
Member, Board of Directors
Metaverse Standards Forum · Part-time · 2022 - Present
San Francisco, California, United States
Member, Board of Directors
The AI Collective · Part-time · 2023 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Co-Founder & Chair
Open Metaverse Foundation · Part-time · 2006 - Present (former Executive Director)
Linux Foundation Project
San Francisco, California, United States
Lecturer, Data Science
University of California, Berkeley · Part-time · 2022 - 2026
Berkeley, California, United States
Founder, Silicon Valley Generative AI
Meetup · Part-time · 2017 - Present
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
CEO & Founder
Berkeley Synthetic · Full-time · 2022 - 2026
Berkeley, California, United States
Head of Artificial Intelligence and Data
Amdocs · Full-time · 2020 - 2024
Denver, Colorado, United States
National Director, Data Science
IBM · 2018 - 2020
Irvine, California, United States
Director, Enterprise Architecture and Technology Innovation
Shaw Communications · 2016 - 2018
Denver, Colorado, United States
Principal Architect, Video, Applications and Security Technology
CableLabs · 2013 - 2016
Denver, Colorado, United States
Senior Director, Video and Applications Technology
Rogers Communications · 2006 - 2013
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Senior Manager, Engineering
Sprint · 2003 - 2006
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc), Data Science
University of California, Berkeley
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Information Technology
York University
Volunteering
Chair, Robotics And Automation Society (Denver Section)
IEEE
Jan 2019 - Present · 4 yrs
Education
Mentor
FIRST Robotics
Sep 2013 - Present · 9 yrs
Science and Technology
Mentor
The WICT Network
Jun 2016 - Present · 6 yrs 7 mos
Science and Technology
Licenses & Certifications
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon
CCNA
Cisco
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
ITIL Practitioner
Axeos
PMP
PMI Toronto Chapter
AWS Certified Solution Architect - Associate
Amazon
CISSP
(ISC)²
IT Information Library Foundations Certification (ITIL) 4
AXELOS Global Best Practice
P.Eng
Professional Engineers Ontario
Scaled Scrum Master Certified (SSMC)
Scaled Agile, Inc.
Organizations
VRAR Association
Member · Feb 2022 - Present
Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
Member · Jan 2017 - Present
Association of Enterprise Architects
Member · Dec 2016 - Present
Web Networks
Director · Jun 2016 - Present
Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry
Member · Jun 2015 - Present
The White Foundation
President · May 2015 - Present
SCTE
Associate Board Member · Dec 2014 - Present
Project Management Institute
PMP · Mar 2014 - Present
Colorado Technology Association
Member · Jan 2014 - Present
Information Systems Audit and Control Association
Member · Jan 2014 - Present
Information Systems Security Association
Member · Nov 2013 - Present
IEEE Cybersecurity, Computational Intelligence, Consumer Electronics & Communications Society
Member · Jan 2012 - Present
Professional Engineers of Ontario
Professional Enginer · Jan 2012 - Present
3GPP
Individual Member · Jan 2007 - Present
Open Metaverse Foundation
Jan 2006 - Present
Moving Picture Experts Group
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
IETF
Feb 1995 - May 2007
W3C
Mar 1995 - May 2007
Skills
- Generative AI
- Autonomous AI
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Big Data
- Robotics
- Cloud Computing
- Architecture
- Network Security
- Engineering
- Software Development
- Research
- Complex Integrations
- MLOps
- GenOps
- Software Design
- Information Security
- Enterprise Architecture
- Scrum
- Security
- Telecommunications
- Virtualization
- Wireless
- Network Architecture
- Information Technology
- Business Development
- Infrastructure
- Standards Development
- Autonomous Agents
- Education & Training
- Simulations
- Deep Learning Simulations
- Complex System Modeling
- Executive Management
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Management
- High Performance Computing
- Lean Startup
- Speech Recognition
- Technological Innovation
- Strategy
- Project Management
- Innovation
- 3D Systems
Contact me
Today’s business environment demands critical thinkers and innovative leaders to drive transformation and growth; always keen to expand connections, please connect directly via LinkedIn. Requests for public speaking, consulting and training please email me.
