About Matt G. Wagner
Fractional CTO & Forward Deployed Engineer for Agentic AI — building agentic AI systems that take real work off real teams.
Who I Am
I'm Matt G. Wagner — a Forward Deployed Engineer and fractional CTO for agentic AI, based in Lakeland, Florida. Through my veteran-owned company, Red Leg Dev LLC, I embed with AI product teams and SMBs to turn messy real-world workflows into production agents: Claude Code, custom MCP servers, and orchestration operators can trust.
What I do: Forward Deployed Engineering for AI companies (customer-embedded delivery), fractional CTO engagements, agent architecture, MCP development, and hands-on leadership when you need senior judgment without a full-time hire.
Proof: Eighteen years shipping production software — Fortune 50 to startup co-founder. Active ventures include Esferas.io, IdeaBloom.io, Readerful.com, WriteMyNCOER.com, and Log Cannon. I also built and run AiVersary, the threat-intelligence platform owned by Sittadel. Fifteen years as an Army National Guard officer leading soldiers in emergency response and training.
My Journey
My career path has been shaped by a commitment to excellence in both software development and military service.
Software Engineering
I've built a career developing robust software solutions, focusing on clean architecture, scalability, and user experience. From enterprise systems to innovative startups, I approach each project with a craftsman's mindset.
Military Service
As an Officer in the Army National Guard, I've led soldiers in training and emergency response, developing leadership skills that complement my technical expertise. This dual path has given me a unique perspective on teamwork and mission-critical operations.
Entrepreneurship
My experience includes co-founding startups and leading technical teams through all stages of product development. I enjoy the challenge of building solutions from the ground up and creating technologies that make a difference.
Hobbies
In my free time, which seems to be less and less these days, I can probably be found reading somewhere around the house on my Kindle, crushing a game of wiffleball with the kids in the backyard, going for a run, or biking on local trails.
Values & Approach
Attention to Detail
I believe that excellence is found in the details. Whether writing code or leading a team, I focus on getting the small things right to build exceptional end results.
Continuous Learning
Technology evolves rapidly, and I'm committed to growing with it. I regularly explore new tools and methodologies to enhance my skills and deliver better solutions.
Leadership & Mentorship
Drawing from my military experience, I value strong leadership and team development. I enjoy mentoring other developers and sharing knowledge to strengthen the entire team.