Matt Holdrege
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science - BS, Radio and Television 1980-01-01 - 1984-01-01Work Experience
The Plexus Group
Current
The Plexus Group
Boldyn Networks
2019-10-01 - 2025-06-01
Boldyn Networks
SNEF
2019-04-01 - 2019-09-01
SNEF
Post-KDN
2018-04-01 - 2019-04-01
Post-KDN
System73® - Powering Profitable Streaming
2017-01-01 - 2017-06-01
System73® - Powering Profitable Streaming
Juniper Networks
2015-11-01 - 2017-01-01
Juniper Networks
Performance Technologies (acquired by Sonus Networks 2/2014)
2013-02-01 - 2014-08-01
Performance Technologies (acquired by Sonus Networks 2/2014)
Strix Systems
2003-04-01 - 2008-09-01
Strix Systems
Narus (now Boeing Cybersecurity)
2002-05-01 - 2003-04-01
Narus (now Boeing Cybersecurity)
Sonus
2001-09-01 - 2002-05-01
Sonus
Skills
Summary
Matt is a leader in new technologies, Security, Services, Standards development and all forms of networks from a fundamental level, as well as a General Manager. Working globally in Telecom and Internet since 1985 in business development, sales engineering, product management, marketing, standards development, and research. Matt's previous roles include EVP, GM, CTO, Director of Business Development, Director of Worldwide Sales and Sales Engineering, Director of Technology and more. Matt has written several IETF RFC's and led ITU and ETSI groups, affecting standards from VoIP, to IP core signaling and SDN. He is multicultural and speak bits of over 20 languages winning business and building networks and systems in over 90 countries. Matt is a well recognized technology speaker, presenting at hundreds of major events. Matt also has experience working in patent litigation and telecom law as an expert witness in multiple international jurisdictions. Matt has a degree in Radio and Television from Southern Illinois University * Worked at both large established companies and startups, winning both small deals and 9 figure projects. * Opened up new business in many non-traditional global locations * Teamed up to win many deals against larger incumbents
