Speaking Engagements

Hard-won insights from 35 years building systems that actually work

I don't deliver motivational speeches about AI's potential. I share what happens when theory meets production, when promises meet profit margins, and when AI meets actual organizations with real complexity. From building globally distributed teams in the Philippines to scaling consumer platforms to 140,000 YouTube subscribers, from enterprise transformations at Fortune 500 companies to production AI systems with 70% completion rates, I've learned what separates successful implementations from expensive failures.

1000+ Professionals Trained
25+ Years Teaching
3 Continents

Signature Keynotes

The AI Operating System: Building AI That Thinks Like Organizations

Every company tries to add AI to their organization. What if we built AI that IS an organization? Learn how personality-based architectures with isolated memory domains create AI systems that actually respect departmental boundaries, maintain compliance, and scale with organizational growth.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why single-personality AI fails at enterprise scale
  • How to implement RAG isolation for compliance and security
  • The architecture pattern that achieved 70% task completion rates
  • Real metrics from production systems serving thousands of users

Ideal for: CTOs, Enterprise Architects, AI Strategy Leaders

Four Patterns to Fix Your Failed AI Implementation

Stop forcing all users into one interaction model. Discover how adaptive interfaces—from guided workflows to pure conversation to tool-driven interactions—triple completion rates. Based on production systems with real users, not theoretical frameworks.

Key Takeaways:

  • The four conversation patterns that cover 95% of user needs
  • How to implement pattern routing based on user context
  • Why AI should initiate conversations, not wait for commands
  • Case studies with actual completion rate improvements

Ideal for: Product Leaders, UX Teams, Digital Transformation Executives

From 90% Performance Gains to 90% Project Failures: An AI Reality Check

After achieving 90% performance improvement at American Family Insurance and building consumer products with 140k subscribers, I've seen both sides of technology transformation. Learn why most AI projects fail and how to be in the 10% that succeed.

Key Takeaways:

  • The three assumptions that kill AI projects before they start
  • How to measure real ROI, not vanity metrics
  • The "build vs. integrate" decision framework
  • Lessons from both enterprise and consumer-scale implementations

Ideal for: Executive Teams, Board Members, Innovation Leaders

Executive Workshops

AI Implementation Strategy: A Half-Day Intensive

Move beyond vendor pitches and consultant frameworks. This hands-on workshop walks your leadership team through actual implementation decisions using real examples from production systems. Includes architecture patterns, cost models, and risk assessments based on actual project data.

  • Maximum 20 participants for interactive discussion
  • Customized to your industry and current tech stack
  • Includes 30-day follow-up consultation
  • Deliverable: Custom implementation roadmap

Additional Topics

The Builder-Philosopher Mindset

Why successful AI implementation requires both technical depth and philosophical perspective

35 Years of Code: Lessons for the AI Era

What assembly language taught me about making AI accessible

Global Teams, Local Impact

Building and scaling development teams across three continents

From Enterprise to Consumer

Lessons from building both Fortune 500 systems and 140k-subscriber platforms

Speaking Credentials

Training Experience

  • Microsoft Certified Trainer (since 1998)
  • AWS Authorized Instructor (2017-2023)
  • Delivered 100+ enterprise training sessions
  • Trained teams at Fortune 500 companies

Technical Authority

  • Microsoft MVP (C#/Visual Studio)
  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • 35 years production experience
  • Founded multiple successful ventures

Real Results

  • 90% performance improvement at AFI
  • 70% AI task completion rates
  • 40k platform subscribers
  • 140k YouTube followers

Book Matt for Your Event

Available for keynotes, workshops, and executive briefings. Based in Las Vegas with global availability for virtual and in-person engagements.

Keynote Presentations

45-60 minute presentations with Q&A

In-person or virtual

Executive Workshops

Half-day or full-day intensive sessions

Customized to your needs

Advisory Sessions

Strategic consultation for leadership teams

Ongoing or project-based

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