Matt Pollard is an executive with more than 25 years of experience leading global IT sales/operations and AI-driven transformation across the public and private sectors. As VP & Managing Director of Technology at SS&C (NASDAQ: SSNC), he is responsible for global technology services and managed IT solutions, driving innovation in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and AI-enabled service delivery for regulated industries. A thought leader in ethical AI, Matt advocates for transparency, fairness, and accountability in the deployment of intelligent systems. His background includes senior leadership roles at IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Slalom Consulting, where he designed and executed enterprise AI, data, and IT strategies for Fortune 100 clients. His expertise spans AI governance, privacy, cybersecurity, compliance, and digital transformation—particularly at the intersection of emerging technology, regulation, and social responsibility. Matt serves on the steering committee for Big Data London, is a member of the University of Denver’s AI Advisory Board, and is a frequent keynote speaker and published contributor on AI risk and responsible innovation. He holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from the University of Georgia and resides outside of Boulder, Colorado.