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Matthew Barcus currently serves as Chief Technology Officer for KnowledgeWorks and also for its New Tech Network subsidiary in Napa, CA.

As the Chief Technology Officer for KnowledgeWorks, he has primary responsibility for creating and aligning the Technology vision with the Program Initiatives and Foundation strategies. He also oversees the coordinating development of the Foundation-wide technology plan; coordinating technology and information systems matters that affect the Foundation; identifying associated priorities, opportunities and risks; coordinating development of technology-related policies and operational procedures; and implementing the appropriate solutions according to assessed needs.

As Chief Technology Officer for New Tech Network, Matthew will direct and oversee all aspects of information technology management for the organization, including coordinating the development, support, and growth of the PeBL™ Collaborative Learning Environment. Matt has extensive experience in information systems management. He has been the Chief Technology Officer at KWF for nearly 9 years and he has spent more than 14 years managing teams, systems, and networks in both the corporate and nonprofit arenas, including oversight of a team of engineers that managed the design, support and maintenance of network infrastructure and applications for a state-of-the-art 24/7 data center that provided innovative managed hosting solutions for complex e-business customers. Identifying PeBL™ associated priorities, opportunities and risks; and implementing the appropriate solutions according to assessed needs will be paramount.

Matt is an alumnus of the University of Cincinnati. He received an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan in 2007. Past certifications received include: Cisco CCNA, Microsoft MCSE, HP/Compaq Master ASE in Messaging.