Matt Cincera
Hello my name is Matt, nice to meet you!
I work with current and aspiring leaders to develop their life and career skills and capabilities to achieve exciting goals. Whether you are an aspiring leader looking to grow, an existing leader looking for the next step in your career, or between opportunities and looking for your next chapter I can help. I am an experienced executive having led thousands of people across multiple Fortune 100 companies in different industries, with a passion for helping people achieve their goals.
In addition to coaching and leadership development, Matt is available for consulting engagements and speaking opportunities spanning a host of topics including enterprise technology and executive leadership.
Drop us an email at info@mentorist.co or schedule a conversation with Matt to get started.
Executive Coach & Leadership Advisor
Transforming High-Potential Tech Leaders & Accelerating Enterprise Performance
Overview
Matt Cincera is an executive coach, leadership advisor, and senior technology executive with nearly 35 years of enterprise leadership experience. Having led organizations of thousands of engineers and driven high-stakes digital transformations for Fortune 100 enterprises, Matt bridges the gap between deep technical acumen and strategic executive leadership. Through Mentorist, Matt delivers bespoke 1-on-1 executive coaching and high-impact group management programs designed to help senior directors, VPs, SVPs, and rising tech leaders navigate complex organizational dynamics, scale high-performing teams, and drive business results.
Executive Career Highlights
Delta Air Lines — Senior Vice President, Software Engineering: Led enterprise-wide software engineering, operations, servicing technology, and digital platforms (delta.com, Fly Delta app), managing thousands of technologists and scaling high-efficiency engineering cultures.
AIG — Technology Shared Services & Interim Chief Digital Officer: Responsible for the strategy and execution of sales & service, security platforms supporting the enterprise. As CDO directed global digital strategy, consumer-facing internet platforms, mobile applications, and enterprise delivery governance.
Bank of America — Numerous Leadership Roles: Served as COO of Customer Segments Technology and led Consumer Payments Technology, online banking platforms, M&A technology integrations, and product rollouts (e.g., BankAmeriDeals®).
Motorola — Technology Leadership: Managed global Internet Solutions, B2B platforms, customer relationship management, and manufacturing systems within the semiconductor division.
Core Coaching Specialties & Focus Areas
The Leader-to-Executive Transition: Equipping leaders to shift from tactical delivery to strategic influence, business alignment, and executive presence.
Complex Digital & Operational Transformation: Coaching leaders through major technology modernization, governance, and organizational restructuring.
Large-Scale Team Leadership & Culture: Building resilient, high-velocity organizations, establishing accountability, and scaling cross-functional collaboration.
High-Impact Group Training: Interactive workshops focused on management fundamentals, leadership, and operational excellence.
Strategic Communication & Influence: Navigating boardrooms, C-suite stakeholders, and enterprise politics with clarity, candor, and alignment.
Credentials & Background
Founder & Lead Coach: Mentorist (mentorist.co)
Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering focus), University of Wisconsin - Madison
Certifications & Distinctions: Certified Six Sigma Blackbelt; Technology Patent Author/Co-author (US 7,783,515, US 8,548,912)
Industry Speaker: Featured speaker across national venues on digital transformation, technology governance, and leadership