# Matt .

> Retool SWE, Ex-Lyft EM, Certified Human™

Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/matt1

· 15+ years of industry experience
· 8+ years of experience building and leading engineering teams
· Passionate about growing people and teams
· Expert knowledge of the JavaScript ecosystem, including TypeScript, Node.js, and React
· Expert in user interfaces and interactions
· Believer in an open, standardized web

## Work Experience
### Staff Software Engineer @ Retool
Jan 2024 – Present | San Francisco, California, United States
AI AppGen. AI Agents. Design Systems. Accessibility. Detective B.

### Senior Staff Engineering Manager @ Lyft
Jan 2018 – Jan 2022
Built and led a range of diverse, high-impact teams responsible for critical areas of growth and innovation, web products & platforms, and design systems.

Significant lifts in new user acquisitions and annual recurring revenue through:
 - Spearheading Lyft's web product strategy and engineering initiatives, transforming it into the third major revenue pillar within rideshare and operating a best-in-class design system
 - Leading initiatives boosting rider sign-ups, activations, and early lifecycle engagement
 - Strategic partnerships with Google, Apple, Delta etc expanding Lyft's reach and impact

Hired, coached, and retained high performing talent for Lyft from apprentice to principal level, including managing managers.

### Engineering Manager @ Issuu
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area

### Lead Frontend Engineer / Engineering Manager @ Issuu
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 | Copenhagen Area, Denmark
With over 82 million unique visitors per month, Issuu is a highly trafficked platform connecting people to content they love. 
Issuu's tech stack consists of a variety of technologies, notably Node.js, React & Redux, Python, MySQL, AMQP, Backbone, Jest and Selenium.

 · Technical leadership of Issuu's frontend horizontal 
 · Conception and implementation of new products
 · Recruiting and hiring of new engineers

### Web Developer / Frontend Specialist @ D-SIRE GmbH & Co. KG
Jan 2008 – Jan 2010 | Cologne Area, Germany
Full stack development with a focus on standard­-compliant, accessible JavaScript applications for e-commerce and fashion brands as well as federal non-profit organizations.

Key projects
 · Cyberport  – Lead development for the relaunch of the leading German electronics and lifestyle online store cyberport.de.
 · Swarovski  – Design, development and customization of JavaScript functionality for the relaunch of swarovski.com.
 · Aktion Mensch  – Lead JavaScript development and templating for the 2010 redesign of AktionMensch.de, a nationwide social organization with a focus on complete accessibility for visually and mobility impaired users.

Projects required close contact with their respective clients.

### Video Editor @ Fineline Pictures Post-Production
Jan 2006 – Jan 2007 | Cologne Area, Germany


## Education
### Diplom-Ingenieur in Media Technology
Deggendorf Institute of Technology

### University of Otago


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mattmattmatt

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Last updated: 2026-04-01