Michael Mattarock
Executive Director, National Security Research | Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES
Michael Mattarock develops and implements strategies to enhance the national security research portfolio.
Biography
Reporting to the Vice President for Research, Michael Mattarock serves as the Executive Director, National Security Research at Carnegie Mellon University. He develops and implements strategies to enhance the national security research portfolio across CMU, working closely with deans, faculty researchers, and the Software Engineering Institute (SEI). As Executive Director, Michael serves as the university’s point of contact for CMU’s strategic mission partners, advancing key initiatives that serve to enhance federal capabilities and support the deployment of leading edge technologies.
Michael enters this appointment after serving as the Technical Director for AI Mission and Engagement at the SEI, where his accomplishments include launching the discipline of AI Engineering, the AISIRT, and growing the AI Division. Previously, Michael served as the Chief Enterprise Architect at Air Force Materiel Command, Chief Engineer at Air Force Research iLaboratories, and as the principal of his own consultancy.
Michael is currently completing his doctorate in Secure AI and holds a MS in Information Systems Engineering, summa cum laude, from the George Washington University. Mike has presented and taught courses on a number of evolving technology topics, including engagements for the Department of Defense, Department of State, NATO, NASA, and many private sector organizations. He is originally from the Pittsburgh area and is happy to have returned to his hometown.
Areas of Expertise (6)
Data Security and Privacy
Security of AI and ML
AI Engineering
Cybersecurity
National Security
AI and ML for Security
Media Appearances (1)
Pittsburgh’s AI-Powered Renaissance
CMU News online
2024-10-09
"Pittsburgh's commitment to AI stems from its unique combination of academic, industrial and governmental partnerships, making it a hub for human-centric AI development. Home to Carnegie Mellon University, a world leader in AI research, Pittsburgh has fostered cutting-edge innovations that prioritize ethical considerations, transparency and security. From a national security perspective, the city's focus on AI helps safeguard critical infrastructure, enhances cybersecurity, and supports military and intelligence advancements worldwide. Its collaborative ecosystem — bolstered by tech giants, AI startups, and robust educational infrastructure — positions Pittsburgh as a leader in responsible AI, ensuring it remains both a global innovator and a guardian of security in the digital age."
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Accomplishments (3)
Distinguished Business Professional Award, The George Washington University (professional)
2017
Technology Professional of Excellence, The George Washington University (professional)
2017
Exemplary Service Award, U.S. Department of State (professional)
2011
Education (3)
The George Washington University: D.Eng., Adversarial Machine Learning 2025
The George Washington University: M.S., Information Systems Technology
The George Washington University: B.A., International Affairs and History
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Event Appearances (1)
Panelist: AI and National Security: Pittsburgh’s Strategic Role
AI Horizons Pittsburgh Summit Pittsburgh, PA
2024-10-14
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