Matthew Petrie

About Matthew Petrie

I am a software engineering leader with a deep expertise in building high-quality, high-performance, and highly-reliable web and mobile experiences. As a key contributor and lead developer, I have played a pivotal role in multiple projects built with React, React Native, GraphQL, Node.js, and TypeScript, beginning from well before those technologies were the established juggernauts they are today. One aspect of software engineering I truly love is the perpetual learning journey it entails. I continue to dive into exciting innovations like, static site generation and edge functions to deliver blazing-fast, SEO-optimized web applications, and tools like Next.Js and Remix that empower developers to create exceptional user experiences.While my technical proficiency remains strong, my passion for engineering leadership and management has grown over time. I derive great fulfillment from helping other engineers become the most productive, empowered, business problem solvers they can be. Mentoring and guiding them in acquiring new skills and advancing their careers has become a core part of my professional journey.In my leadership role, I foster a culture of continuous learning, encouraging engineers to stay curious – not just about new technologies, but also about understanding every aspect of the business around them and opportunities to have impact. I believe that by embracing new tools and methodologies, we can push the boundaries of what\'s possible and deliver innovative solutions that drive impactful outcomes.I am strongly drawn to mission-driven work. I find immense fulfillment in contributing to companies and projects that have a meaningful and positive impact on society. Working with purpose-driven organizations allows me to align my skills and expertise with causes I deeply care about, and fuels my motivation to deliver results that make a difference.If you are seeking a software engineering leader who combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for mentorship, team development, and an unwavering love for continuous learning, I would love to connect.Let\'s collaborate to build cutting-edge applications and empower engineers to unlock their full potential.

Experience

1. Engineering Lead - Consumer Experience

   Zipline

   Jun 2024 — Present

Education

• Portland State University

  B.A., Liberal Studies

  2003 — 2010

• App Academy

  Web Development

  2014 — 2014

Skills

• Rspec
• Web Design
• Event Management
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Writing
• Editing
• Web Development
• Backbone.js
• Inventory Management
• Android Development
• Sass
• Coffeescript
• Food
• Jquery
• Wine Tasting
• Html5
• Java
• Ruby
• Leadership
• Ruby on Rails
• Event Planning
• Brand Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Git
• Angularjs
• Social Media
• Javascript
• Html 5
• React.js
• Css
• Sales
• E-Commerce
• Sql
• Node.js
• Social Media Marketing
• Customer Service
• Advertising
• Wine
• Front-End
• Blogging