Hello!

My name is Matthew Leng, I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.


I was a pre-school teacher for almost a decade, although I absolutely loved the profession, I felt I could make a bigger impact. I wanted to combine my love for education, learning, and technology.


This is when I rediscovered my passion for software engineering. I took various courses on Udemy and Codecademy, but wanted a more structured learning environment, which led me to attend Fullstack Academy. Since finishing the bootcamp, I am still learning and building applications that can solve problems people have in their daily lives to make a bigger impact!


When I am not learning, you can find me playing video games, reading, bouldering, or training. (I am an Olympic weightlifting athlete!)



Experience

Founding Frontend Developer

Stealth - Start up

2024 - 2024

Designed and implemented a scalable front-end architecture and reusable components, developed an AI feedback prototype improving model accuracy, optimized development efficiency through enhanced version control, and guided teammates while refining UX/UI requirements in collaboration with leadership

Associate Software Developer

Columbia University

2023 - 2024

Led development projects, upgraded the Symfony framework for improved performance and reduced technical debt, and mentored an intern to enhance team productivity and ensure timely project delivery.

Pre-School Teacher

Brooklyn, New York

2012 - 2020

Provided education and care for young children, fostering their growth and development.


Tech stack:

    Languages

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • Python
  • C#
  • SQL
  • PHP

    Libraries & Frameworks

  • Django
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • Jest
  • ReactJS
  • Vue.js
  • Gatsby
  • NextJS
  • Redux
  • React Native
  • .NET
  • Symfony

    Database

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Configuration Management Database (CMDB/ServiceNow)

    Tools

  • GitHub
  • Postman
  • Jira
  • ServiceNow
  • Microsoft Azure