M Matthew O. Spain
Charlotte, North Carolina
Product & technology leadershipWells Fargo · Wealth & Investment Management

I make modernization pay for itself.

I lead core engineering product at Wells Fargo, turning complex technology into platforms that move the business forward.

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Matthew O. Spain, Head of Core Engineering Product for Wealth & Investment Management at Wells Fargo, Charlotte, North Carolina
27years in
technology
Matthew O. Spain Charlotte, NC
Wells Fargo · 2007–present Executive education · SII Class of 1999
About Matthew

A builder’s mindset.
Enterprise perspective.

From a .COM startup to Wells Fargo, I’ve spent 27 years connecting technology decisions to business results.

My approach is simple: retire what no longer delivers value, and invest in what comes next.

Selected results

Impact at enterprise scale.

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  • 187M

    Monthly API transactions

    Core wealth and investment platforms.

  • +253%

    Platform utilization growth

    More adoption of shared account-data services.

  • 228

    Components modernized

    Moved to container hosting, plus 20 applications.

  • 200K+

    Infrastructure assets

    Under a new hosting product practice.

  • 15%

    Of the portfolio retired

    Savings reinvested in modern platforms.

  • 44

    REST API consumers

    Across 24 rebuilt legacy interfaces.

Experience

Built over
19 years.

Wells FargoWells Fargo2007 — present
  1. 2023 — Present

    Head of Core Engineering Product

    Data Solutions & Domain Capabilities · Wealth & Investment Management

    Leading core account-data platforms, the internal API storefront, and an OKR operating model.

    Platform strategy · Modernization
  2. 2020 — 2023

    Transformation Lead & Product Management Leader

    Wells Fargo

    Built a model that funded modernization through portfolio savings. Rebuilt legacy APIs and raised delivery-data accuracy to 97%.

    Portfolio transformation
  3. 2018 — 2020

    Head of Application Hosting Product Management

    Wells Fargo

    Established the hosting product practice for 200,000+ servers and infrastructure assets.

    Enterprise infrastructure
  4. 2017 — 2018

    Enterprise Tech Remediation Command Center Lead

    Wells Fargo

    Led cross-bank regulatory remediation and coordinated delivery across business lines.

    Technology Top Performer · 2017
  5. 2007 — 2017

    Managing Systems Architect

    Wells Fargo · Wachovia Securities

    Directed technology roadmaps, investment planning, and architecture through complex merger programs.

    Associate of the Year · 2007
Expertise

Where I focus.

  • Product strategy

    Vision, roadmaps, and investment priorities.

  • Platform modernization

    APIs, cloud hosting, and architecture.

  • Portfolio management

    Funding the next platform through savings.

  • Risk & governance

    Delivery in complex, regulated environments.

  • Operating models

    Clear outcomes, OKRs, and delivery cadence.

  • Executive alignment

    Decisions that connect business and technology.

Education & recognition

A strong foundation.

2020

Securities Industry Institute

SIFMA executive education at The Wharton School.

UNC Charlotte1999

Business & technology

B.S. Business Administration, Management Information Systems · B.C.A. Theatre.

Recognition
  • Technology Top PerformerWells Fargo · 2017
  • Associate of the YearWachovia Securities · 2007
  • Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America
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Let’s talk
about what’s next.