VP, Strategic Innovation
Wachter
Matthew Tyler is a forward-thinking technology leader who bridges innovation and execution across IT, OT, and physical security domains. As Vice President of Innovation and Business Development at Wachter, Inc.—one of the nation’s leading systems integrators—he leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing customer solutions, driving strategic growth, and accelerating digital transformation for enterprise clients across retail, industrial, healthcare, and logistics sectors.
With more than 20 years of experience spanning information technology, operational systems, and automation, Matthew has built a reputation for turning complexity into clarity. His expertise lies in architecting scalable technology ecosystems that enhance safety, increase operational efficiency, and deliver measurable business outcomes—without requiring a “rip and replace” approach. Under his leadership, Wachter’s Business Development team has become recognized as a trusted innovation partner to Fortune 1000 organizations and an industry voice in applied AI, automation, and enterprise integration.
Matthew’s influence extends beyond Wachter. He serves on the CRN Magazine IoT Advisory Board and is an Intel Channel Board of Advisors alumnus, where he has collaborated with some of the world’s leading technology manufacturers to guide product direction and market strategy. He is also a frequent speaker at industry conferences and thought leadership panels, where he discusses the future of connected infrastructure, AI at the edge, and how integrators can bridge the gap between physical and digital systems.
A pragmatic technologist and strategist, Matthew’s passion lies in helping organizations invest wisely in innovation - layering intelligence into existing infrastructure to unlock new efficiencies and create sustainable competitive advantage.
Sunday Jan 11
11:20am - 11:50am
Snowflake Stage