Matt Shea

Matt Shea is a leading voice in cyber security and a sought-after keynote speaker known for his expertise in AI-driven defence and threat detection. With over 20 years of experience in technology and more than a decade focused specifically on cyber security, Matt helps businesses understand and implement cutting-edge solutions to protect against an ever-evolving threat landscape. His practical, strategic approach has earned him recognition at the highest levels, including membership in the Forbes Technology Council and Chief Strategy Officer at MixMode, a platform redefining threat detection with self-learning artificial intelligence.

Matt’s career began after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his degree in Political Economy. He went on to build a name for himself in the tech industry, leading engineering teams at AT&T, HP and Dell, before stepping into the role of President and CEO of WildTangent. During his time at WildTangent, he played a key role in developing platforms that reached hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Today, as CSO of MixMode, Matt leads product strategy and market engagement for one of the industry’s most advanced Network Detection and Response (NDR) platforms.

Throughout his career, Matt has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. He holds multiple software patents and was named one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s “40 Under 40”. At MixMode, he drives conversations around Zero Trust architecture, the limitations of legacy systems, and how AI is changing the future of threat detection. His thought leadership is frequently featured in industry publications, and he’s become a trusted advisor to boards and executive teams looking to strengthen their cyber resilience.

As a speaker, Matt brings clarity to complex topics. He is regularly invited to present at national and international security summits, where his sessions earn high praise for both insight and accessibility. Whether discussing how SOC teams can benefit from self-supervised learning models or breaking down the true cost of false positives, Matt helps audiences leave with actionable knowledge. With a rare combination of technical depth and business acumen, Matt makes cyber security feel relevant, urgent and solvable.