Don Matthews III

Austin, TX, USA

Fractional CTO | AI Systems and Mobile Platforms | Ex-EY

Fractional CTO and engineering leader with 11 years of experience delivering technology products for Fortune 500 companies and startups alike. At EY, I led mobile engineering engagements for PG&E (rebuilding their customer-facing iOS and Android apps with a team of 11) and SiriusXM (hardening an AI-powered sports engagement platform for production). As Co-Founder of Firefly Events, I designed and built Shindig, a cross-platform event discovery platform handling 5,000+ events. I also created …

Don Matthews III

Work

Experience

  • Firefly Events Inc

    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.
  • EY

    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.
  • EY

    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.
  • Zilker Technology LLC

    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.
  • IGT

    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.
  • REI Systems

    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.
  • NiCE

    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.

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