Matthew Gabriel Sizemore

AI & Systems Engineering Executive | Founder

gabe@gratefulgabe.comgratefulgabe.comWarner Robins, GA (willing to relocate)
100% Service-Connected Disabled Veteran
TS/SCI (Adjudicated 2017)
Native Born U.S. Citizen

Professional Summary

AI and systems engineering executive with 20+ years directing collaborative projects, leading enterprise cloud-native modernization efforts, and developing production-grade AI-enabled systems across defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. Deploys LLM-powered applications, RAG architectures, computer vision systems, and autonomous ML platforms in production environments. Formulates technical strategies, standards, and architectures for secure and ethical AI deployment incorporating DevSecOps principles and Agile development. Combines enterprise program direction with hands-on AI/ML engineering and computer hardware/software integration.

Professional Experience

Founder | CEO | CTO

June 2024Present

Right Size Ventures (SDVOSB Targeted)  ·  Warner Robins, GA · 40+ hrs/wk

Founded and directs Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (not yet certified) providing AI-first engineering, SaaS development, systems engineering, and government consulting services.

  • Leads enterprise AI engineering strategy and cloud-native product development with ISO 9001-aligned quality processes and ISO 27001/CMMC security controls.
  • Develop production-grade AI-enabled SaaS platforms integrating LLM APIs (Claude, GPT-4, Grok) with cloud-native architectures (Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Vercel, AWS, Supabase)
  • Deploy AI agent systems using LangChain, vector databases (Pinecone, ChromaDB, Qdrant), RAG pipelines, and LoRA fine-tuning
  • Build computer vision systems using OpenCV, Tesseract OCR, and scikit-learn for automated document and image analysis
  • Advise government officials on AI adoption strategy, cloud-native architecture, and secure data processing frameworks
  • Apply DevSecOps security scanning and NIST SP 800-171/CMMC compliance; conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for AI-enabled systems
  • Establish ISO 9001-compliant quality management processes and ISO 27001-aligned information security controls

Co-Founder | AI-First Software Developer | Go-To-Market Engineer

November 2025December 2025

Mopac Software / CrushGTM.com  ·  Austin, TX · 100+ hrs/wk

Co-founded AI-first startup building Agentic Ads Manager platform.

Co-directed collaborative project spanning product development, engineering, and market launch.

Exceeded $1.2M in sales within 6 weeks.

  • Designed and deployed Agentic Campaign Manager with LLM integration and autonomous ad optimization.
  • Invented BrandDNA feature — LLM-powered brand identity extraction and creative generation system
  • Applied cybersecurity practices in AI cloud environments: secure authentication, API key management, data protection
  • Executed Agile development across 7-day and 24-hour sprint cycles, contributing to sprint planning and delivery
  • Led cross-functional team — mentored developers, conducted code reviews, managed bug tracking throughout development lifecycle

Lead Program Engineer | Device Architect

August 2023May 2024

Chemring Energetic Devices  ·  Remote (Downer's Grove, IL) · 40+ hrs/wk

Directed collaborative project spanning firmware (VHDL), electronic design, HITL testing, and manufacturing planning

  • Designed and integrated computer hardware/software; programmed embedded firmware for safety-critical UAS systems
  • Advised senior DoD and industry stakeholders on technical capabilities and program strategy

Chief Engineer | Principal Systems Engineer

March 2020November 2022

KBRwyle — Defense Engineering Division  ·  Warner Robins, GA · 40+ hrs/wk

Directed all engineering efforts and personnel for the defense engineering division following INCOSE systems engineering and PMI project management standards. Led enterprise modernization of legacy defense systems through digital engineering. Served as final technical authority for all software, firmware, and hardware products.

  • Directed cross-functional integrated teams to on-budget, on-schedule milestones across software, firmware, and hardware programs
  • Led enterprise-level modernization — reverse-engineered legacy systems and developed Form/Fit/Function/Interface compatible digital replacements
  • Managed DMSMS obsolescence across defense program lifecycle; communicated technology adoption metrics to senior DoD officials
  • Ensured cybersecurity, configuration management, and risk management across all products with final review authority for all drawings, code, and documentation
  • Contributed to shaping DoD technology policy through recommendations on F3I (Form/Fit/Function/Interface) standards
  • Applied MIL-STD and ASME Y14 standards to technical data package development and configuration control

Senior Electrical Engineer | Lead Systems Engineer

February 2018February 2020

Sumaria Systems — RFCM Active Expendables  ·  Warner Robins, GA · 40+ hrs/wk

Led systems engineering for Radio Frequency Countermeasures (RFCM) supporting electronic warfare for USAF and Joint aircraft. Generated 3D Model-Based Technical Data (Digital Twin) for ALE-50 Fault Isolation System Tester.

  • Designed and delivered Model-Based Digital Twin engineering documentation for ALE-50 electronic warfare system
  • Led systems engineering for RFCM active expendable programs supporting USAF/Joint aircraft self-protection
  • Applied ASME Y14 and MIL-STD standards to engineering technical data package development
  • Provided systems integration oversight ensuring cybersecurity and configuration management compliance

Lead Systems Engineer | Configuration Manager | Risk Manager

January 2016February 2018

Credence Management Systems  ·  Warner Robins, GA · 40+ hrs/wk

Led systems engineering per INCOSE SE Handbook across C2ISR Division, AN/ALQ-221 Electronic Warfare Suite (U-2), and AN/ASQ-230 Intelligence Sensor programs supporting national intelligence missions.

  • Advised division leadership on Lean/Agile process modernization; shaped custom Agile implementation influencing AFLCMC-wide practices
  • Provided liaison and central leadership for geographically diverse cross-functional team across intelligence sensor programs
  • Updated U-2 Program Protection Plan — cybersecurity and system security engineering; oversaw milestones per DoDI 5000.02
  • Led configuration management and risk management for AN/ALQ-221 EW Suite and AN/ASQ-230 Intelligence Sensor

Research Engineer | Project Director

August 2013December 2015

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)  ·  Warner Robins / Atlanta, GA · 40+ hrs/wk

Directed research projects applying machine learning and data science to defense systems analysis at one of the nation's premier applied research institutes.

  • Applied SE and ML methods to reliability analysis of AN/ALE-50 electronic warfare systems
  • Directed defense-focused R&D projects from concept through prototype and demonstration
  • Collaborated with DoD sponsors to align research deliverables with mission requirements

Airfield Operations Executive | Air Traffic Controller | B-1B Avionics Technician

October 1999October 2009

US Air Force  ·  Lackland AFB | Sheppard AFB | Ellsworth AFB | Keesler AFB | MacDill AFB | Other Locations · 168 hrs/wk

2A573A - Communication, Navigation & Mission Systems Craftsman. Maintained mission-critical avionics systems for B-1B Lancer aircraft.

1C171 - Air Taffic Control Craftsman. Provided Air Traffic Control services, managed airfield operations

  • Provided Air Traffic Control services ensuring safe and efficient airfield operations
  • Maintained mission-critical avionics and navigation systems for B-1B Lancer combat aircraft
  • Managed airfield operations as Airfield Operations Executive, coordinating flight schedules and ground operations
  • Received Honorable Discharge; earned 100% service-connected disability rating

Education & Training

Gauntlet AI Fellowship (Cohort 3)

October 2025 – December 2025

Gauntlet AI  ·  Austin, TX

  • Elite 10 week intensive program for AI-first product development, technical leadership, and startup growth
  • Built production-ready AI messaging platform with LLM integration, RAG, and autonomous agents
  • Delivered $1.2M+ revenue application (Mopac / CrushGTM) during fellowship capstone sprint

M.S. Electrical Engineering & Software Engineering

2016

Mercer University  ·  Macon, GA

  • Capstone: AI/Computer Vision (OpenCV) autonomous turreted vehicle with Analog Steering Computer

B.S. Electrical/Electronics Engineering

2014

Mercer University  ·  Macon, GA

B.S. Air Traffic Control

2009

Thomas Edison State University  ·  Trenton, NJ

A.S. Applied Airway Science

2007

Community College of the Air Force  ·  Maxwell AFB, AL

A.S. Avionic Systems Technology

2006

Community College of the Air Force  ·  Maxwell AFB, AL

Technical Skills

AI / ML

LLM Integration (GPT-4, Claude, Grok)
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Vector Databases (Pinecone, ChromaDB, Qdrant)
Agentic Systems & Autonomous Agents
Computer Vision (OpenCV, Tesseract)
Fine-Tuning (LoRA / QLoRA)
Prompt Engineering
scikit-learn, TensorFlow, ONNX
LangChain, LlamaIndex

Hardware Engineering

FPGA Design & Firmware (VHDL)
PCB Layout & Analog/Digital Circuits
Hardware-In-the-Loop (HITL) Testing
Signal Processing & RF Systems
Robotics & Controls
Embedded Systems
Electronic Warfare Systems

Software & Frameworks

Python, TypeScript, JavaScript
Java, C++, Objective-C, Swift
VHDL (FPGA Firmware)
SQL
React, Next.js, Node.js
FastAPI, LangChain
Electron, React Native
Static/Dynamic White-Box Testing

Program Management

Lean / Agile / Waterfall
PMI / PMBOK
ISO 9001 Quality Management
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Microsoft Project, Jira, Git
Budget & Schedule Management
Government Contracting (SDVOSB)

Cloud & DevSecOps

AWS, Azure, GCP
Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
Vercel, Supabase, Firebase
CI/CD Pipelines
Security Scanning
NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC
ISO 27001 Security Controls

Systems Engineering

INCOSE SE Handbook
DoD Acquisition (DoDI 5000.02, DAG)
Configuration Management
Risk Management
Digital Twin / Model-Based Engineering
ASME Y14 Technical Data Packages
MIL-STD Documentation
Program Protection Planning

Notable Projects

CrushGTM — Agentic Ads Manager

AI-first platform with LLM-driven autonomous ad campaign management. $1.2M+ sales in 6 weeks.

Python
LLM APIs
Agentic Systems
Next.js

GratefulGabe.com

Personal brand platform with AI avatar, 3D interactive desk, LLM-powered discovery chat, and full-stack Next.js architecture.

Next.js
TypeScript
Python
Wav2Lip
FastAPI
Cloudflare

SafeAssure UAS Fuze/Safety Device

FPGA-based safety-critical device for DoD unmanned aircraft systems. VHDL firmware architecture.

VHDL
FPGA
Embedded C
HITL Testing

OpenCV Autonomous Turreted Vehicle

M.S. capstone: computer vision–driven autonomous targeting vehicle with analog steering computer.

OpenCV
C++
Analog Controls
Computer Vision

100% Service-Connected Disabled Veteran | 10-Point (CPS) Veterans' Preference

Security Clearance: TS/SCI (Adjudicated 2017)