Matthew Boyd is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity leader with more than 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, modernizing infrastructure, and enhancing enterprise security for global organizations. As Chief Information Officer (CIO), Matthew co-leads our Office of Technology, providing executive direction and strategic leadership to enhance the digital operations of the firm.
SOM is at the forefront of technological advancement in the AEC industry, and we’re always getting better—elevating our operational excellence to provide the tools that enable everyone to do their best work.
Matthew specializes in aligning technology strategy with business goals, managing large-scale infrastructure projects, and deploying AI-driven solutions to create a more efficient workflow. Throughout his career, he has led high-performing technology and engineering teams in the clean energy, sustainability, education, and tech sectors. His technical accomplishments include leading SOC2 Type II compliance and enabling major data infrastructure deployments for companies including Meta and Sila Nanotechnologies. Driving operational efficiency, he champions AI-powered productivity tools.
In his role as CIO, Matthew oversees SOM’s IT systems, establishing key priorities and managing the firm’s technology budget over a multi-year horizon. He ensures business continuity in SOM’s digital software, administers the firm’s security practices and compliance, and works to mentor and cultivate future leaders.