Matthew DeSarno

Matthew DeSarno

President @ Odin

About

Cybersecurity and national security executive with over 20 years of experience leading large-scale cyber, counterterrorism, and enterprise risk operations at the highest levels of government, complemented by private-sector leadership as a technology founder and operator. Trusted advisor to senior government officials, business leaders, and global partners on cyber threat mitigation, crisis response, and organizational resilience. Brings board-level credibility, deep expertise in nation-state cyber threats, and commercial experience scaling and exiting a high-growth technology company.

Country

United States

City

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Cyber

Experience

Odin

President

Odin

LinkedIn
2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Lead all sales, operations, and strategic partnerships in a rapidly growing construction access control technology startup following the acquisition of Verfico Technology. - Built and strengthened executive-level customer relationships, translating technology capabilities into measurable operational and financial value. - Led strategic growth initiatives resulting in 7x revenue expansion by aligning product innovation with customer risk mitigation and workforce analytics outcomes.

Verfico Technology

Chief Executive Officer (Acquired by Odin)

Verfico Technology

LinkedIn
2022-11 - 2025-2 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Led the successful founding and acquisition of Verfico Technology, Inc. by Odin in early 2025, achieving a remarkable 300% revenue growth from year one to year two. Developed and executed strategic partnerships to drive company growth and expansion efforts, positioning the company as a key player in the construction technology and PropTech ecosystem. - Realized rapid success and growth in the first year with revenue exceeding forecast, and product development exceeding time and budget goals. - Positioned enterprise technology solution as a risk mitigation and compliance enablement platform, articulating ROI and operational efficiency gains to executive stakeholders and industry partners. - Tripled annual revenue in the second year leading to a successful exit through acquisition by Odin Labs, Inc. - Provided strategic vision, organizational leadership, and operational oversight resulting in a cohesive, results-driven, highly effective founding team.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Special Agent in Charge

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

LinkedIn
2019-5 - 2022-10 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Dallas, Texas

Executive responsible for leading all FBI investigations, operations, partnerships, and personnel in North Texas across all national security, cyber, and criminal threats.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Special Agent in Charge

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

LinkedIn
2018-4 - 2019-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Washington D.C. Metro Area

SAC of the Washington Field Office Criminal and Cyber Division.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Deputy Assistant Director, Counterterrorism

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

LinkedIn
2017-4 - 2018-4 · 1 yr 1 mo

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Senior executive manager responsible for leading the FBI's global international terrorism investigations and operations.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Section Chief, Counterterrorism

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

LinkedIn
2015-6 - 2017-4 · 1 yr 11 mos

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Senior Executive Service (SES) manager responsible for leading the FBI's global counterterrorism targeting and human intelligence efforts.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

LinkedIn
2013-6 - 2015-6 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Greater Chicago Area

Senior manager responsible for leading criminal investigations and tactical response operations in the FBI's fourth largest field office.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Supervisory Special Agent

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

LinkedIn
2009-11 - 2013-6 · 3 yrs 8 mos

Greater Chicago Area

Led the FBI/Chicago Police Joint Task Force on Gangs targeting the most violent gang members in Chicago.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Supervisory Special Agent

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

LinkedIn
2007-11 - 2009-10 · 2 yrs

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as a program manager for more than 40 FBI Safe Streets Violent Gang Task Forces throughout Western region of the United States.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Special Agent

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

LinkedIn
2002-6 - 2007-10 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Greater San Diego Area

Led investigations targeting the leadership of prison gangs and street gangs operating throughout Southern California, and within the state and federal prison systems.

SupplySolution Inc.

Account Executive

SupplySolution Inc.

2000 - 2002 · 2 yrs

Austin, Texas Area

Dell Technologies

Operations Manager

Dell Technologies

LinkedIn
1999 - 2000 · 1 yr

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

First-line manager in the server manufacturing facility.

US Army

Infantry Officer

US Army

LinkedIn
1995 - 1999 · 4 yrs

Fort Hood, TX

Company Grade Officer assigned to the Second Battalion, Fifth Cavalry Regiment, First Cavalry Division (2-5 CAV, 1CD). Assignments included Medical Platoon Leader, Mechanized Infantry Platoon Leader, Mechanized Infantry Company Executive Officer, and Battalion Adjutant. Service included a deployment to Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of the NATO Stabilization Force mission in 1998-1999.

Education

University of Richmond

University of Richmond

LinkedIn

Political Science and Government

1991 - 1995 · 4 yrs
Camden Catholic High School

Camden Catholic High School

LinkedIn
1987 - 1988 · 1 yr

Matthew DeSarno's Contact Information

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