# Matthew Blocha — Principal, SeaGlass Development, LLC

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## Summary

Broad entrepreneurial background across technical management, development,
operations, and leadership. Startup and PE-backed exits across telecom
(Wiltel, Metro Access Networks, FDN Communications, Nuvox) and cloud SaaS
(Cloud Sherpas, Accenture, OSF Digital). Currently Principal at SeaGlass
Development, LLC — an AI infrastructure studio in Tulsa, OK.

## Current role

- **Principal, SeaGlass Development, LLC** (2026 – present) — Tulsa, OK
  Building the SeekBox API (unified multi-provider AI gateway), SeekBoxAi
  (multi-engine AI search), Aralys (stealth), and voice-agent systems.

## Career arc (most recent first)

1. **TetraTech** — 2023–2026 — Project Manager, Field Supervisor, Task Force
   Leader, and Field Monitor across disaster-response deployments (ice storm,
   flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, wind storm). LHS, DMS, Collections, ROEs,
   Tree Survey/Arborists, Asbestos. Deployed to CA, TX, LA, FL, TN, GA, HI,
   MS, OK.

2. **Client Partner (independent)** — 2019–2023 — Atlanta. Virtual and
   interim/bridge CTO/CIO. Due-diligence, ERP/systems, operations, and
   market-assessment analysis. Focus: cloud SaaS, telecom/data infrastructure,
   managed services. Security, SOX, HIPAA, ISO. Cost optimization and audit.

3. **OSF Digital** — 2019 — Atlanta. Interim CIO. PSA platform selection,
   e-commerce web/mobile/managed services, Exchange to O365 migration,
   cybersecurity implementation across 1,200 employees globally.
   Verify: https://osf.digital/

4. **Accenture** — 2016–2018 — Atlanta. Senior Manager, IT Operations.
   Led strategic IT integration of Cloud Sherpas into Accenture. Managed
   legacy systems through decommission.
   Verify: https://newsroom.accenture.com/news/accenture-to-acquire-cloud-sherpas-accelerating-its-cloud-first-agenda.htm

5. **Cloud Sherpas — VP Business Applications** — 2013–2016 — Orlando/Atlanta.
   All cloud SaaS ERP environments (Salesforce, ServiceNow, NetSuite,
   FinancialForce, GSuite, Tableau, Marketo, 20+). IT ops, security, real
   estate globally. Led IT strategy for 8 acquisitions/integrations globally.
   (Acquired by Accenture.)
   Verify: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloud_Sherpas
   Verify: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cloud-sherpas

6. **Cloud Sherpas — VP Communications Industry** — 2011–2014 —
   Orlando/Atlanta. Managed development of software mobile and web SaaS apps.
   Cross-functional teams; full software lifecycle. Client-facing sales
   engagement, consulting, leadership across telecom, cable, and VoIP.
   Salesforce/OSS projects: development, integration, and workflow
   management with legacy billing, provisioning, and inventory.

7. **Nuvox — VP Service Delivery and IT Development** — 2007–2010 — Orlando.
   End-to-end service delivery — order fulfillment, design, provisioning,
   installation of new/MAC telecom and data services. Exceeded all KPIs.
   IT Development for internal operational support, billing, and ERP.
   (Acquired by Windstream.)
   Verify: https://www.telecompetitor.com/windstream-completes-nuvox-acquisition/

8. **FDN Communications (Florida Digital Network) — VP of IT** — 1998–2007 —
   Orlando. Startup telecom. Spearheaded development of RIO (Rapid Integrated
   Ordering) — client-server custom OSS. Order Capture/Management,
   Provisioning/LEC Gateway, Dispatch/Trouble, and CRM. API-integrated legacy
   systems and field devices. Purchased and integrated MPower Communications
   assets and a leading ISP. (Acquired by Nuvox.)
   Verify: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2006-01-09-telecom09-story.html

9. **Metro Access Networks — Director of Product Development** — 1996–1998 —
   Dallas. Product, pricing, sales materials for facilities-based CLEC.
   Launched FIS (Friendly Interface Service) — native-mode transparent LAN
   over fiber. (Acquired by Brooks Fiber/Worldcom.)
   Verify: https://www.lightwaveonline.com/articles/1997/05/brooks-fiber-properties-inc-town-and-country-mo-has-signed-a-definitive-agreement-with-century-53669667.html

10. **Wiltel — Major Account Manager** — 1991–1996 — Tulsa/Orlando/Fort
    Lauderdale. Florida-territory major accounts. Frame Relay, ATM, Private
    Line. Wiltel: 4th-largest nationwide fiber network at the time.
    (Acquired by Worldcom.)
    Verify: http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/williams-communications-group-inc-history/

## Education

- **Oklahoma State University**, Business Management and Marketing — 1987–1991.

## Skills (grouped)

- **M&A and integration**: due diligence, post-merger integration, back-office consolidation
- **Cloud SaaS ERP**: Salesforce, ServiceNow, NetSuite, FinancialForce, GSuite, Tableau, Marketo
- **Telecom / data infra**: OSS/BSS, provisioning, billing, Frame Relay, ATM, Private Line, VoIP
- **AI infrastructure**: multi-provider gateway, least-cost routing, Cloudflare Workers, R2, KV, Hyperdrive, Supabase
- **Leadership**: startup, high growth, strategic planning, operational optimization, financial planning
- **Compliance**: SOX, HIPAA, ISO
- **Disaster-response operations**: PM, field supervision, task force leadership, DMS/LHS/ROEs

## Advisors

SeaGlass maintains an advisor bench of senior operators across cloud SaaS,
private equity, telecom, and AI infrastructure. Individual names are
confidential and not disclosed publicly. Introductions and diligence
references are available on request via agent@seaglassdev.com.

## VC / PE references

- Columbia Capital — Cloud Sherpas, Nuvox, FDN Communications — https://colcap.com/all-investments/
- Delta-v Capital — Cloud Sherpas, OSF Digital — https://www.deltavcapital.com/portfolio/cloud-sherpas/
- MC Venture Partners — Nuvox, FDN Communications — http://mcpartners.com/portfolio/
- Pamlico Capital — Nuvox — https://www.pamlicocapital.com/portfolio/nuvox-communications
- Centennial Ventures — FDN Communications — http://www.centennial.com/portfolio.html

## Contact

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