Dr. Matthew McCarville, Chief Information Officer, State of Nebraska and FMR CDO, State of Florida
Dr. McCarville is a results-driven executive with a diverse background spanning higher education, government, data analytics, and global consulting. As an accomplished leader, educator, and technology strategist; he is committed to driving positive change and harnessing the power of data and technology for the benefit of organizations, education, and society. He is also dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation, ethical data use, and strategic decision-making in any organization he engages with.
With extensive experience as a Chief Information Officer, Chief Data Officer & Vice Chancellor; Dr. McCarville has managed complex operations, led large teams, and navigated budget challenges/constraints with an innovative mindset. His work in higher education and government has allowed him to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of information resources and technology to support state, academic, research, and service operations. He is also a 1st generation college student and Creighton Alumni, a 50% Hispanic, an 18 year Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Cancer Survivor, a PCA stroke survivor, prior public assistance program beneficiary, ward of the state, group home, and adoption process ‘alumni.’
Additionally, Dr. McCarville’s experience in global consulting as Vice President at MTX Consulting Group/Maverick AI (MavQ) as well as at PwC Global Consulting involved heading thought leadership and sales management for international business and public sector verticals. He has extensive expertise in implementing data consolidation, systems modernization, AI/ML, as well as a strong track record in business process re-engineering and robotic process automation (RPA).
As the former CDO for the State of Florida, Dr. McCarville’s work in the public sector involved collaborating with various political, agency and county stakeholders and to implement RPA and BPR as well as creating innovative data management strategies that contributed to efficiency, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.
With a solid academic foundation from Creighton University, Dr. McCarville has also adjunct taught at multiple R1 institutions and authored courses in data analytics, marketing analytics, international finance, micro/macro economics and project management. Dr. McCarville’s passion for impacting education and innovating research extends beyond the classroom, as he is also actively involved in several global advisory boards and professional speaking events.
Dr. McCarville’s Gallup StrengthsFinder Top 5 are: Achiever | Individualization | Woo | Arranger | Futuristic
