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Hello! My name is Matt, and I’m the founder of TechShield KC. My commitment to serving the Kansas City senior community started long before my career in technology (even though I built my first PC at 12). I grew up in a family dedicated to public service, but some of my earliest memories involve visiting senior living facilities with my mother, spending time with residents, and listening to their stories. Those experiences stayed with me and sparked a lifelong appreciation for seniors and the challenges they face with today’s fast-changing technology.
I’ve spent more than 20+ working in IT, starting on a small service desk and eventually supporting organizations of all sizes, from local nonprofits and small businesses to major Kansas City companies like AMC and Garmin. I later stepped into leadership roles, including serving as the Midwest Regional Director of IT and Director of Hardware Procurement for a multi-billion-dollar organization.
Through all of this, one thing became clear: seniors and families need someone they can trust to guide them through technology with clarity, and understanding from modern digital threats.
At its core, TechShield KC is about continuing a family legacy of service by empowering Kansas City seniors and their families to stay informed, connected, and protected in today’s digital world.
About the Owner
Father and husband, I love spending my time traveling with my family, taking nature photos, and gaming!
Formal IT Certifications
Cisco CCNA (Routing & Switching) / Cisco CCENT /
CompTIA Network+ / CompTIA Security+ / Veeam VMCE / VMTSP
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) / Server 2003–2016 (expired but earned)
Completed Microsoft Achievements/Badges (30+)
Explore Microsoft Defender
Configure and manage threat protection by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Manage security posture by using Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Strengthen security posture using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel
(plus 30 or so more...)
MIT OpenCourseWare IT Completed Courses (free, 40+ hours)
Computer Systems Security: Prof. Nickolai Zeldovich
Artificial Intelligence: Prof. Patrick Henry Winston
Cryptocurrency Engineering & Design: Neha Narula/Tadge Dryja
Major Career Achievements
Raised O365 baseline security compliance score by 60%+ through MS Defender rollout, anti-phishing policies, and user awareness training
Directed 100+ M&A site integrations nationwide with zero downtime
Opened three new Metro offices on time and $5K–$10K under budget each via in-house cabling and smart sourcing
Oversaw $2M+ hardware procurement budget and nationwide logistics (25–75 laptops/week with zero delays)
Implemented enterprise-grade Proofpoint DLP protecting 18,000+ email users and sensitive data
Bonus “Soft” Cred
Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America - 2004
20+ years progressive IT leadership (from service desk agent to regional director of IT)
Earned four company recognitions (in first 6 months) including three peer awards and one directly from the CEO
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