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Matthew
Brian.

Technology Translator

Technology rarely fails in the box — it fails in the hands.

From frontline support to AI strategy, I've made a career of closing that gap: part strategist, part communicator, turning rollouts into tools people actually want to use.

◯ Miami–Fort Lauderdale, FL $21K saved 500+ trained 30+ locations on Copilot
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Hi, I'm Matt
Apple·AI Enablement··Rollout Strategy··Tech Training·J.R. Dunn Jewelers·Systems Strategy·Kolter·Change Management·
Matthew Brian
/ about

For a decade I've helped people and organizations turn technology into something they actually use — designing rollouts, training programs, and AI workflows that stick.

Spent the early years hands-on — repairs, field ops, one-on-one coaching. Moved into program design, then organizational strategy, then AI. The title changed every few years. The instinct to make things actually work for people didn’t.

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years across top-tier orgs
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people trained & onboarded
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markets supported nationwide
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locations rolled out

Where I’ve been

/ experience
J.R. Dunn Jewelers
IT Manager — AI & Systems Strategy
2025 — NOW  CURRENT
360°
client view, one system
Architecting the Dynamics 365 + Business Central ecosystem and AI-driven automation that unifies CRM, ERP, and the client experience.
Designed end-to-end Dynamics 365 + Business Central architecture across retail and e-commerce
Built AI-assisted workflows connecting CRM, inventory, and high-touch client communications
Serving as the bridge between leadership ambition and real-world implementation
The Kolter Group
IT Incident & Training Lead
2023 — 25
30+
locations on Copilot
Built technical training end-to-end with ADDIE — needs analysis, e-learning, labs — plus a knowledge base that gave IT one voice.
Launched a company-wide Microsoft Copilot rollout across 30+ locations
Designed full ADDIE-based training: needs analysis, e-learning modules, hands-on labs
Built the knowledge base that standardized IT communication across the organization
Market Trainer
2022 — 23
500+
associates trained
Ran 30 Target & Best Buy locations across South Florida; trained 500+ associates and lifted training engagement 30%.
Managed training operations across 30 retail locations in South Florida
Onboarded and upskilled 500+ associates on Amazon device ecosystems
Increased training engagement 30% through redesigned facilitation approach
Technology Productivity Consultant
2019 — 22
300+
remote, overnight
Moved 300+ people fully remote overnight, drove 100% platform adoption, and renegotiated vendor contracts for $21K saved.
Orchestrated a full remote transition for 300+ staff — executed in days, not months
Achieved 100% adoption of productivity platforms across the office
Renegotiated vendor contracts and reduced software spend by $21K annually
Senior Field Technician
2017 — 19
250+
technician network
Led and trained a 250+ technician network, launched 4 new markets, and kept a $250K inventory at zero discrepancies.
Built and led a 250+ technician field network across multiple markets
Launched operations in 4 new markets from the ground up
Maintained $250K inventory with zero discrepancies across the program lifecycle
Apple
Mac Genius → Technical Specialist
2012 — 17
2,000+
five-star resolutions
Five-star support: resolved 2,000+ customers, mentored 50+ technicians, and translated jargon into plain English.
Resolved 2,000+ customer cases with a five-star satisfaction record
Mentored 50+ technicians through Apple certification and onboarding
Pioneered the habit of translating tech-speak into language that actually landed
/ toolkit
AI Enablement Microsoft Copilot Dynamics 365 Business Central CRM Strategy Change Management Rollout Strategy Adult Education (ADDIE) Public Speaking Operational Scalability Claude ChatGPT Gemini Google Workspace
/ certified
Apple Certified Macintosh Technician
Apple Mobile Device Certified
Certified Trainer
CS-516 Windows · CH-101 PC Basics
Matthew delivering a training session
/ honors
TIME Person
of the Year
2006 — “You.”

The year the magazine put a mirror on the cover. I'm choosing to take it personally.

Training & speaking.

/ in person & remote
Live training · remote workshops · 1:1 coaching
800+
people trained across enterprise, retail & financial services
10+
years designing and delivering technical training programs
3
industries — tech, financial services & adult education

Things I’m building.

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Let's make
tech land.

Rollout, enablement, or just trading notes on AI in the wild — my inbox is open, and I reply within a day.