Matthew Root

Experience

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  US Army

  Jan 2003 - now

  Oversee a top-tier, 12-person cross-functional team in planning, coordination, and execution of specialized projects, ensuring strategic objectives are met efficiently and effectively. Plan budgets, manage risk, and ensure logistical requirements are met to conduct engagements with host nation military and police throughout East Asia. Manage compliance and governance throughout the engagement. Conducted in-depth analysis of security risks throughout the Asia Pacific region. Delivered comprehensive assessments to key decision-makers aiding in the safety and security of U.S. interests in the region. Oversaw curriculum development and implementation ensuring the highest standards of training for future leaders. Mentored and guided peers and seniors through an advanced leadership course. Led a mortar gun team, carried a lot of weight, ran a lot of miles, lost a bit of hearing.

  • Various positions within 1st Special Forces Group

    Jan 2003 - now

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Intelligence Analyst / Assistant Operations Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Senior Instructor and Curriculum Writer

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Assistant Operations Manager

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2015

  • Team Leader

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2006
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  Microsoft

  Sept 2024 - Nov 2024

  Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship

  Corporate fellow in Azure CXP. Bringing together multiple organizations within Azure to reduce volume and better support the customer.