Summary
Matthew Cryer is an IT specialist with 12 years of hands-on experience securing and sustaining mission-critical systems across Defense & Space and public infrastructure organizations. His background spans Air Traffic Control and program management in the U.S. Air Force to cybersecurity and IT support roles for state agencies and DoD-affiliated organizations, giving him a distinct operational perspective on security and reliability. He excels in program and software implementation, DevSecOps, and incident-ready improvisation—skills sharpened by field-facing roles and formal computer science training with honors. Based in Prattville, Alabama, Matthew blends disciplined process-driven approaches with practical troubleshooting, often bridging gaps between operators and technical teams. He is comfortable leading projects end-to-end, from deployment and configuration to ongoing cyber hygiene and compliance. Colleagues value his steady decision-making under pressure and his ability to translate complex technical requirements into auditable, usable systems.
12 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science at University of Arkansas Grantham