Matthew Peterson
Austin
Summary
Software Engineer and Technical Consultant with a strong ability to align people, product goals, and technical execution. Known for clear communication, collaborative leadership, and translating complex requirements into practical solutions. Combines hands-on engineering experience with a people-first approach to problem-solving, enabling teams and clients to move forward with confidence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Polycoded Technologies LLC
Austin
01.2023 - Current
- Led end-to-end delivery of 10+ production web systems, owning architecture, security controls, deployment, and ongoing operations.
- Designed and enforced role-based access controls and authenticated API integrations, supporting secure access across multiple client platforms.
- Automated recurring operational workflows using scripts and tooling, reducing manual maintenance effort by approximately 30% to 40%.
- Analyzed client requirements to develop tailored technical solutions.
- Served as the primary technical point of contact for clients and vendors, coordinating access changes, system updates, and third-party integrations across multiple concurrent projects, and the results of it.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
Dover
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Directed teams of 8–15 personnel to execute safety-critical maintenance in regulated environments, supporting multi-billion-dollar airlift missions.
- Planned and executed daily and long-term maintenance schedules, maintaining operational readiness rates above unit standards.
- Enforced compliance with technical orders and engineering standards, achieving zero major safety incidents during supervision.
- Reviewed work quality, documented discrepancies, and implemented corrective actions to enhance reliability and minimize repeat issues.
- Briefed senior leadership on operational risk, readiness metrics, and compliance findings to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Managed personnel qualifications and certifications, ensuring alignment of task authorizations with training and risk profiles.
Education
MBA - Product Management
Colorado State University Global
Aurora, CO10-2027
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Colorado State University Global
Aurora, CO03-2024
Full-stack Immersive Software Engineering Bootcamp -
Code Platoon
Chicago, IL10-2023
Skills
- Full-stack development (JavaScript, Nodejs, React, Python, CSS, HTML)
- Cross-functional collaboration
- System design and integration
- Automation and scripting
- AI-driven automation
Timeline
Software Engineer
Polycoded Technologies LLC
01.2023 - Current
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
01.2018 - 01.2024
MBA - Product Management
Colorado State University Global
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Colorado State University Global
Full-stack Immersive Software Engineering Bootcamp -
Code Platoon