JMJohn Matta
@johnmatta
Transformational Engineering Leader with a focus on strategic innovation.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
As a transformational engineering leader, I have successfully advanced from engineer to senior management in under six years, leveraging over 12 years of experience in technology. My journey has been marked by a commitment to driving large-scale initiatives and delivering measurable business impact. I am known for rapidly developing high-performing international teams and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
In my current role as a Senior Software Engineering Manager at TomTom, I established a startup-like environment that encourages rapid iteration and experimentation. I partner with leadership and product teams to shape strategic roadmaps and prioritize initiatives that align with market demands. My experience includes leading diverse teams in advanced AI/ML technologies and optimizing large-scale data pipelines, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Previously, at Amazon, I spearheaded a multi-year strategic initiative that unlocked over $100 million in new revenue opportunities. I scaled the engineering organization significantly and implemented tailored agile methodologies to enhance productivity. My technical expertise spans cloud infrastructure, AI/ML technologies, and software development, making me a well-rounded leader in the tech industry.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineering Manager
TomTom
Sep 2024 - Present (9 months)
Established a startup-like environment within TomTom's ADAS organization, enabling rapid iteration and experimentation for high-definition mapping products. Led diverse teams across engineering and science disciplines, managing staff engineers, engineering managers, applied scientists, TPMs, and external contractors.
Software Development Manager
Amazon
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)
Spearheaded a multi-year strategic investment initiative unlocking $100MM+ in new revenue opportunities while scaling to 1K+ TPS. Scaled engineering organization from 4 to 17 developers across UK and US locations, establishing a talent pipeline and succession planning framework.
Senior Software Engineer
Amazon
Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 7 months)
Rapidly advanced from SDE I (L4) to Senior SDE (L6) in just over 3 years, receiving two promotions ahead of standard timeline. Recognized as the subject matter expert on ads content review, designing and implementing serverless framework architecture using AWS technologies.
Researcher
Technical Research Center of the Egyptian Armed Forces
Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 3 months)
Developed military-grade embedded software systems as a First Lieutenant Officer. Applied computer vision principles within multidisciplinary research teams.
Software Developer
The Living Stones Group
Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Delivered end-to-end full-stack web solutions for clients, translating business requirements into technical implementations. Managed the complete development lifecycle for various projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AUAlexandria University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer and Systems Engineering
Studied Computer and Systems Engineering, gaining foundational knowledge in the field. Completed a five-year program focusing on applied sciences.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United KingdomAuthorized to work in
Ireland
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