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Matthew Ratliff

Byram,MS

Summary

Results-driven Computer Scientist with a strong foundation in full-stack web development, API integration, and data analysis. Experienced in building robust applications using Python, React, and custom APIs, with proven skills in web scraping, dashboard creation, and platform reliability engineering. Known for a strong work ethic, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Seeking a software development role where I can contribute to innovation, efficiency, and the continued growth of a forward-thinking organization.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Information Technology Intern

Navihealth - UnitedHealth Group
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with the implementation of new technologies into existing systems.
  • Researched best practices for deploying new technology solutions within the organization.
  • Designed and implemented a comprehensive dashboard using the Octopus API to visualize deployment and release data.

Software Engineering Intern

Optum - UnitedHealth Group
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Led full-stack web application development using Python (backend), React (frontend), and custom APIs to ensure seamless component integration.
  • Developed Monotone, an innovative Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) platform that proactively prevents website crashes and significantly reduces downtime.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to integrate frontend and backend components using Postman, ensuring efficient communication in a full-stack Python-React web application.

Information Technology Intern

Optum – UnitedHealth Group
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted research on emerging technologies in support of organizational goals.
  • Collected and organized data from social media and web platforms to support strategic, post-pandemic school reopening efforts.
  • Enhanced web scraping proficiency in Python by extracting and analyzing relevant data from various online sources.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Computer Science

Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS
08-2022

Skills

  • Full-stack development
  • Python programming
  • API integration
  • Collaboration
  • Dashboard design
  • Big data analytics
  • Problem solving
  • Data analysis

Timeline

Information Technology Intern

Navihealth - UnitedHealth Group
06.2023 - 08.2023

Software Engineering Intern

Optum - UnitedHealth Group
06.2022 - 08.2022

Information Technology Intern

Optum – UnitedHealth Group
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Mississippi State University

Associate of Arts - Computer Science

Jones County Junior College