Matthew Thompson

Connecting Data, Technology, and Governance to Build Smarter Businesses

I'm a technology generalist and systems thinker with 15+ years of experience transforming complex business challenges into elegant, compliant solutions. From building data structures and pipelines to architecting compliant, automated processes, I specialize in the intersection where cutting-edge technology meets regulatory excellence. I ask the questions that lead to better business outcomes.

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About Me

I bring over 15 years of experience across regulated industries, applying my skills in software development, analytics, governance, and enterprise architecture to deliver end-to-end solutions. My work spans credit risk modeling, test automation, data platform design, documentation frameworks, audit response, and digital transformation efforts.

I'm passionate about improving workflows, enabling better decision-making through data, and embedding governance in a way that empowers rather than obstructs. My approach combines deep technical expertise with business acumen, ensuring that solutions not only work but also align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

I currently work at CardWorks, leading a team of engineers and SDETs overseeing the design, development, and implementation of strategic testing and automation frameworks. I also work with our Architecture team to help our transition to a cloud-native architecture and assist in strengthening our governance and compliance efforts.

Key Expertise Areas

Full Stack Development & Cloud Architecture

Building scalable applications with modern frameworks and cloud technologies

Data Science & Analytics

Advanced statistical modeling and machine learning for business intelligence

Governance & Risk

SOX, ISO, NIST compliance with risk-aware system design and audit preparation

Skills & Services

Comprehensive expertise across technology, data, and governance domains

Data Science & Statistics

Advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and machine learning pipeline development.

Statistical Modeling
Machine Learning
Power BI/Tableau
Python/SQL/R
AWS/Azure/Snowflake

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF-aligned frameworks, service catalog design, and modernization strategies.

TOGAF
Service Design
Modernization

Governance & Risk

Compliance frameworks, audit preparation, and risk mitigation workflows.

SOX
ISO
NIST
Risk Management

Quality Engineering & Automation

Test automation, compliance-focused pipelines, and quality assurance frameworks.

Zephyr
Playwright
API Testing
UI Testing

Full Stack Development

End-to-end application development with modern frameworks and cloud-native architectures.

Python
JavaScript
React
Django
SQL
Snowflake

Documentation & Regulatory Writing

Model documentation, SOPs, audit narratives, and validation documentation.

CCAR
SOPs
Audit Narratives

Featured Projects

Selected work demonstrating expertise across technology, data, and governance domains

Let's Work Together

Ready to discuss your next project? I'm available for consulting engagements, leadership roles, and strategic collaborations.

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