Matthew L.

About Matthew L.

I’m a former early childhood educator turned software developer with a passion for learning, communication, and technology. My journey began in the classroom, where I nurtured curiosity and creativity in young learners. Craving a new challenge with a continuous learning curve, I transitioned into tech—first self-taught, then graduating from Fullstack Academy’s immersive software engineering bootcamp.Today, I build intuitive, scalable applications and write developer-friendly documentation that bridges gaps between teams and tools. Whether I’m coding in React, writing API guides, or mentoring teammates, I focus on making complex systems approachable. I\'m actively seeking opportunities as a Front-End Developer, Technical Writer, or Developer Advocate—roles where I can combine code with communication to support teams and communities. GitHub: github.com/Mleng89 Portfolio: mleng.devProficient: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js, Express, Node.js, Sequelize, Redux, Git, GitHub, Python, DjangoKnowledgeable: TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Material-UI, Bootstrap, Gatsby, Phaser.js, Firebase, Webpack, C#Writing Tools & Platforms: Notion, Markdown, Confluence, LaTeX, Google Docs, Medium

Experience

1. Technical Writer

   Building Service 32BJ Benefit Funds

   Nov 2025 — Present

Education

• Fullstack Academy

  Software Engineering

• Brooklyn College

  Masters, Early Childhood Education and Teaching

  2016 — 2019

• University at Buffalo

  Undecided

  2007 — 2009

• Stony Brook University

  Health Science, Environmental Health and Safety

  2009 — 2012