Matt Thomlinson — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as Chief Technology Officer for Electronic Arts, shaping technology strategies for interactive entertainment.
Recipient of the Federal 100 award for his work securing the US federal government.
Involved in creating the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
Serves as a DNSSec Trusted Community Representative, securing the domain name system (DNS).
Advisory Board Member for Wiz.io, Oleria, and Arkose Labs.
Holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington.

Biography

Matt Thomlinson is the Chief Technology Officer for Electronic Arts, where he is responsible for developing technology strategies that drive the future of interactive entertainment. His role encompasses ensuring the security, reliability, and scalability required for EA’s live service business. He combines his expertise with strategic insight to empower teams in leveraging technology for in-game storytelling, immersive experiences, and personalized engagement for EA’s global communities.