# Matthew Buckner

> Senior Software Engineer at Splitwise

Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/matthewbuckner

Skills: Ruby, Javascript, Typescript, Java, SQL, PostgreSQL, React, Redux, Ruby on Rails, Node.js, Redis, RSpec, Storybook, AWS, Heroku

I am a software engineer based in Oakland, California specializing in backend and full-stack web development. I am also a jazz musician, and enjoy writing music, hiking, and climbing in my free time.

## Work Experience
### Senior Software Engineer @ Splitwise Inc.
Jan 2022 – Present

### Professional Musician @ Self-Employed
Jan 2009 – Present | San Francisco Bay Area
Managed my own business as a professional performer, educator, and producer.

### Technical Lead Engineer @ Oncue
Jan 2021 – Jan 2022
* Architected solution to a multi-application configurable inventory feature. Worked closely with PM on refining product requirements, and led team of engineers in the implementation.
* Collaborated on cross-functional team to develop a cloud contact center to satisfy Oncue’s unique business needs. Utilized Twilio API’s and serverless environments extensively, and integrated with existing CRM application.
* Optimized javascript build using vendor chunks and code splitting, resulting in a 10x decrease in build time, 3x improvement in deployment time, and improved developer productivity.
* Provide mentorship to team members via pair programming and code reviews.

### Software Engineer II @ Oncue
Jan 2021 – Jan 2021
* Overhauled payments infrastructure using Stripe & Stripe Connect API’s, which has processed over $55M in payments to date.
* Developed storage management feature to allow movers to create and manage recurring subscriptions, adding new revenue streams for their business.
* Built integrations with 3rd party loan providers, allowing customers to receive a cash advance and pay down their balance automatically from their transactions on our platform.
* Utilize APM monitoring tools to debug & fix slow queries and performance issues in legacy Ruby app

### Software Engineer @ Oncue
Jan 2018 – Jan 2021 | Oakland, California
* Designed & implemented a full-stack customized real-time messaging application, with support for SMS, email, and chat. Backend utilized Firebase Realtime DB, PostgreSQL, 3rd party API's, and webhooks. Front-end was built with React and Redux, and supports multiple channels, message threads, and typing indicators.
* Developed iOS & Android mobile apps using React Native & Expo development platform.
* Engineered an extensible, user-friendly message templating feature, including support for user-customized automation for when certain messages should be delivered, providing immediate value to customers
* Lead the team in adopting ReactJS ecosystem.

### Music Teacher @ Tampa Music School
Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area
Taught drum lessons to students ages 5 to adult in both private and group settings.


## Education
### Full-stack software development
App Academy
Jan 2017

### Bachelor's degree in Studio Music & Jazz
University of Miami
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bucknermr
- Website: https://www.mattbuckner.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/bucknermr

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Last updated: 2026-03-22