# Matthew Kay > Senior Full Stack Software Engineer Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/matthewkay Software Engineer and Full stack web developer with a passion for problem solving and software development. I received a Computer Science and Data Science degree from the College of Charleston and attended the Flatiron School, an immersive web development program. I have a strong foundation in software development and database management and proficient in Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, HTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails, React, Redux, SQL, and Angular. ## Work Experience ### Senior Full Stack Software Engineer @ IBM Jan 2021 – Present | Washington, District of Columbia, United States + Spearheaded the modernization of a critical DOI web application project, prioritizing backend updates and architectural improvements. + Collaborated closely with the client to understand their vision, gather requirements, and plan the project's future. + Led the transition from AngularJS to the latest Angular, enhancing the frontend for improved user experience. + Actively engaged in meetings with the client to develop new features, ensuring alignment with their goals and expectations. + Architectured and updated the backend infrastructure in Java, optimizing codebase organization and overall system performance. + Provided prompt support to users encountering issues, implementing resolutions for enhanced satisfaction. + Fortified project security by implementing authentication updates, integrating a DOI third-party provider, and overhauling session management. + Communicated with the external application team to lead the effort of integrating their service into our app for better authentication. + Onboarded a new software engineer, providing comprehensive training on project structure, workflows, and modernization strategy. + Collaborated with the development team to establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance measures. + Worked closely with an external application, creating a streamlined pathway for users. + Facilitated communication with the external application team, ensuring a smooth integration process and strengthening authentication capabilities. + Maintained clear and effective communication channels, fostering collaboration and understanding of project goals with the client and external partners. + Contributed significantly to the project's success by ensuring a seamless integration of backend improvements, modernization efforts, and training initiatives. ### Senior Consultant / Software Developer @ Booz Allen Hamilton Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 Senior Consultant, Software Developer + Develop, implement, and maintain React applications, automation scripts, REST API’s and Salesforce applications for clients including the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) + Redesign and modernize dated legacy applications to improve accuracy, efficiency, user experience / ease of use + Host daily virtual office hours to assist the development team in finding solutions to issues that arise during the development lifecycle + Review and approve all pull requests to ensure code repositories meet company standards for performance, style, and quality. + Responsible for training and onboarding newly hired developers + Collaborate with clients to define business goals and application requirements to create software implementation plans for the development team + Assist clients in building product demonstrations and mock wireframes + Implement REST API’s in Java using Groovy and best practices + Implement automation scripts using Java, Selenium Web Driver and Chromedriver + Implement React applications using Redux, HTML and CSS + Implement custom objects, fields, formulas, validation rules, apex triggers, apex classes, lightning pages, lighting web components, flows and processes within the Salesforce platform ### Consultant / Software Developer @ Booz Allen Hamilton Jan 2019 – Jan 2021 ### Student @ Flatiron School Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | Washington D.C. Metro Area Full Stack Web Development program + Coded eight hours a day for four months, learning Ruby, Javascript, HTML, CSS, Ruby on Rails, React, Redux + Completed five in-depth projects using key software development techniques such as GIT. + Collaborated with other software engineers not only on every day to day tasks but four projects. ### Admin Support @ BodyTech Weight Loss and Health Jan 2013 – Jan 2019 | North Bethesda, Maryland Worked while attending college + Assisted the CEO, data entry, order processing + Monitored inventory, greeted clients and managed databases + Cleaned up the database, allowing them to better connect and communicate with there core consumers ### Event Coordinator @ HackerX Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Charleston, South Carolina Area Worked while attending college + Coordinated a full-stack developer event and connected for over 100 developers with companies + Managed communications with local businesses while standardizing event process and schedule ### Counselor / Snack Bar Manager @ Camp Monroe Jan 2013 – Jan 2016 | Monroe, New York + Coordinated and supervised activities for kids at sleep-away camp + Managed snack bar including inventory, ordering and collecting payments ### Valet @ Unipark Valet & Parking Services Jan 2014 – Jan 2014 | Washington, D.C. + Specialty parking at major sporting events and arenas, country clubs, restaurants, and private residences ## Education ### Flatiron School Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 ### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science College of Charleston Jan 2014 – Jan 2018 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matthewpkay - GitHub: https://github.com/mkay0961/ --- Source: https://flows.cv/matthewkay JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/matthewkay/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-22