Summary
Matthew Ulm is a seasoned IT security professional with 13 years of experience leading threat response, red team operations, and security architecture at Motorola Solutions. He blends deep hands-on expertise across Windows, Linux, VMware, Cisco, and multiple cloud platforms with certifications including CISSP, GCIH, GREM, and RHCSA. Known for bridging technical and executive audiences, he designs pragmatic infrastructure and attack emulation programs while improving detection through purple team collaboration and attack surface management. Matthew has a track record of building and leading security teams, contributing to the SANS GIAC Advisory Board, and delivering measurable process improvements across large enterprises. Outside of work he balances technical rigor with creative interests—he plays bass and has been active in theater leadership—bringing a collaborative, communicative approach to security challenges.
13 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
HS college prep, HS college prep at Culver Military Academy
none Music, none Music at Indiana University Bloomington
IT Network security, IT Network security at Moraine Valley Community College
Bachelors of Arts Music Composition, Bachelors of Arts Music Composition at Columbia College Chicago
Spanish