Earl Matthews is the Managing Director, Cloud and Consulting Programs, Public Sector, Google:Mandiant. A decoratedretired Major General of the U.S. Air Force, with four decades of experience in Cyber, Information Technology andSpace operations. His highpoints include serving as Director Cyberspace operations and Chief Information SecurityOfficer for the U.S. Air Force. He oversaw a multi-billion-dollar cyber enterprise, leading a workforce of 76,000 military,civilian and contractor personnel, while supporting 850,000 customers and conducting cyber operations worldwide. Healso served as Chief Information Officer, U.S. Transportation Command, the largest multi-module logisticsorganization in the world. Additionally, he commanded Ramstein Air Base, the Air Force’s largest overseas installationserving 53,000 Americans. He is universally respected as a motivational leader and change agent. As a cybersecuritysubject matter expert, he addresses numerous technical conferences and university special events, and has testifiedbefore Congress. He currently advises industry, academia as well as government agencies and laboratories onCybersecurity strategy, technology innovation and workforce development. Earl presently serves on the Boards ofDirectors for AFCEA International, as well as several professional organizations. He is also an advisor to theDepartment of Defense Science Board.General Matthews brings international business experience and executive leadership experience in Cybersecurity,operations, technology, talent management, and governance. His senior leadership positions have included ChiefStrategy Officer, Verodin, Inc. leading to the startup’s acquisition by FireEye/Mandiant in 2019; Vice President andGeneral Manager of U.S. Public Sector, Enterprise Security Solutions for HP/HPE/DXC Technology, the world’sleading independent end-to-end IT services and solutions company. Well documented, progressive career in theGovernment, Cyber Security P&L responsibility, and M&A experience.Earl earned his Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree from Northern Arizona University and Master ofArts degree from Webster University. A graduate of the Executive Business Program, Smeal Business College, PennState University; Logistics and Technology, Kenan-Flagler Business School, UNC-Chapel Hill; and Certified InformationSystems Security Professional (CISSP).