Don Matthews III

Experience

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  Firefly Events Inc

  Co-Founder

  Jun 2023 - Present

  Firefly Events is a premier brand that specializes in lighting up your event experience. From discovering and engaging with the best events to connecting with like-minded individuals, Firefly Events offers a complete event management solution. Simplified event planning allows you to easily discover events, book venues, and access insightful analytics all in one place.

  • Co-founded an event technology startup, leading architecture and engineering for Shindig, a cross-platform event app.
  • Developed Mobile Test Swarm, a tool for automated testing, reducing feature cycle time from weeks to days.
  • Owned platform selection, architecture, and hands-on development for the app's end-to-end process.
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  EY

  Manager(Software Architect)

  May 2022 - Nov 2025

  EY provides consulting, assurance, tax and transaction services that help solve our client's toughest challenges and build a better working world for all.

  • Led software architecture projects, focusing on digital transformation and strategic planning.
  • Utilized data analytics and digital capabilities to implement client strategies with speed and certainty.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across 120 countries to deliver impactful solutions.
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  EY

  Senior(Software Architect)

  Oct 2020 - May 2022

  • Contributed to the development of corporate and growth strategies for diverse industries.
  • Implemented restructuring and turnaround strategies to enhance client operations.
  • Specialized in technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, providing digital strategy solutions.
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  Zilker Technology LLC

  Software Architect

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2020

  Zilker Technology LLC specializes in providing innovative IT solutions and services, focusing on digital transformation and technology integration.

  • Architected software solutions to enhance business operations and technology integration.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver customized IT solutions.
  • Focused on digital transformation projects, improving client technology infrastructure.

• Sirius Computer Solutions

  Solutions Specialist

  Mar 2014 - Oct 2016

  At CDW, we know how to make technology work so people can do great things. Our experts bring a full-stack, full-lifestyle approach with custom solutions, services and relationships to bring your vision to life.

  • Developed and implemented IT solutions to optimize business processes and technology use.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored technology solutions.
  • Focused on enhancing customer experience through innovative IT strategies.
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  IGT

  Intern

  Jul 2013 - Sep 2013

  IGT is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital.

  • Led a team of developers to create an Augmented Reality Game Proof of Concept.
  • Collaborated with Gtech team to gather technical requirements and deliver an Android game using Metaio AR SDK.
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  REI Systems

  Intern

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  REI Systems is a leading provider of innovative IT modernization solutions. Our team of experienced consultants deliver transformative consulting and technology services to help our clients modernize their government operations.

  • Developed a mobile web experience to integrate with existing web services for internal use.
  • Focused on creating a scheduler for conference room usage, enhancing internal operations.
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  NiCE

  Intern

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  NICE is the worldwide leading provider of both cloud and on-premises enterprise software solutions that empower organizations to make smarter decisions based on advanced analytics of structured and unstructured data.

  • Enhanced deployment tools with performance and visual improvements using AJAX and JavaScript.
  • Worked closely with the build team lead to refine existing deployment processes.