# Matthew🍕 Seidel > Software Engineer | React | Typescript | Python | AWS Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/matthewseidel Frontend focused, full-stack software engineer with experience implementing and maintaining apps throughout the entire lifecycle. While music has been the focus of life since school, my musical success is a positive side-effect of my true passion. I’ve found that my professional life has been driven by an intellectual curiosity for all things, and the commitment towards constant self-improvement. Qualities that define me are my positive moral character, strong work ethic, critical thinking, problem solving skills, and a focused, yet lighthearted approach to work. You can rest easy knowing that I will be a calming, positive, and enjoyable addition to your team! ***************************************************************************** Soft Skills: Problem solving Teamwork Efficiency Continuing Education Interpersonal Empathy Emotional intelligence Patience Communication Primary Technologies: JavaScript • Typescript • React • Svelte • Material-UI • Python • Git • GitOps • GraphQL • MongoDB • Docker • AWS • Terraform ## Work Experience ### Software Engineer @ State Farm Jan 2024 – Present Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable React, TypeScript, and Python applications using modern engineering practices. - Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver customer-centric solutions. - Manage DevOps pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and application security using Terraform, CI/CD, and observability tools. - Drive Agile ceremonies and ensure continuous delivery across the product lifecycle. - Enhance user experience and accessibility by integrating UX and WCAG standards into development. - Apply advanced computer science concepts to architect and implement secure, high-performance software solutions. ### Lead Frontend Developer - Volunteer @ Tech2Live Jan 2023 – Present - Define tech stack and internal structuring to enable efficient teamwork and meet deadlines. - Assign tasks to other developers, and participate in code and technical design reviews. - Participate in weekly team meetings to ensure project milestones are met and resources are allocated effectively, resulting in on-time and within-budget delivery. - Collaborate with UI/UX team to build website landing page and user dashboard, ensuring designs are feasible, user-centric, use maintainable and reusable code, and align with project requirements. - Identify ways to improve technology, process, performance, and scalability of services. ### Frontend Developer - Volunteer @ Tech2Live Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 ### Web Developer @ Array Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 Array is a late-stage, venture backed, remote-first fintech company that focuses on providing innovative solutions to leverage and enhance consumer data. As a web developer, I played a crucial role in customizing and modifying our components and products in order to match our clients’ needs. - Coordinated with Client Solutions Architect to identify and address complex client requests. - Optimized the performance and scalability of services by profiling and improving code. - Identified and implemented ways to improve technology and processes, ensuring continuous improvement and experimentation in service of delivering the best products for clients and users. - Relevant Technologies: JavaScript, TypeScript, React, NextJs, Svelte, Playwright, Chart.js, CSS. ### Brass Technician @ THE MUSIC SHOPPE, INC. Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Normal, Illinois As a Band Instrument Repair Technician, my role was centered around combining technical expertise with exceptional customer service, contributing to the ongoing success of both student and professional musicians. - Successfully reinstated two major customer repair contracts by implementing strategic process enhancements that significantly improved customer satisfaction, service efficiency, and quality. - Collaborated closely with musicians to understand their unique sound and performance requirements, providing tailored instrument repair and maintenance solutions that enhance their musical expression. - Employed a customer-centric approach to empathetically address concerns and issues resulting in prompt solutions for efficient success. - Attended yearly conferences and clinics, Staying updated on the latest industry trends and repair techniques, in order to bring innovative solutions to the table, elevating the quality of instrument repair services offered. ### Low Brass Instructor @ Matt Seidel-self employed Jan 2012 – Jan 2022 As a low brass instructor, I mentored students in weekly meetings, aged 5th grade through seniors in college. By combining pedagogical expertise with a strong customer-centric approach, I contributed to the success and satisfaction of both students and their families. - Reduced 1st year attrition rate by 20% at Central Middle School in Tinley Park, Il. - Collaborated closely with up to 25 unique students and their families, crafting tailored learning plans that align with each student's musical aspirations, ensuring a personalized educational experience. - Cultivated a supportive environment by providing constructive feedback and guidance that boosted students' confidence, enabling them to excel and take pride in their progress. - Engaged with students and parents in clear and transparent communication, keeping them informed about learning objectives, progress, and areas for improvement, ensuring effective alignment. - Recognized each student's unique strengths and challenges, adapting teaching methods and techniques towards individual learning styles, resulting in enhanced comprehension and skill development. - Collaborated with students to set achievable goals, mapping out incremental milestones and celebrating their achievements, fostering a sense of accomplishment and perseverance. - Ensured a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere by creating an empathetic safe space where students from diverse backgrounds feel comfortable expressing themselves through music and exploring their creativity. ### Brass Technician @ Quinlan and Fabish Music Company Jan 2016 – Jan 2019 | Burr Ridge, Il ### University Bands Graduate Assistant @ Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Carbondale, Il Lead daily sectionals with trombone, baritone, sousaphone, and horn sections Assist in teaching marching band techniques and drill Direct the Saluki Pep Band at home basketball games ### Trombone Studio Graduate Assistant @ Southern Illinois University School of Music Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Carbondale, Illinois Teach trombone lessons to the undergraduate trombone students Lead studio rehearsals ## Education ### Bachelor’s Degree in Music/ Philosophy Illinois Wesleyan University Jan 2009 – Jan 2012 ### Complete React Developer in 2022 (w/ Redux in Hooks, GraphQL) Zero To Mastery Academy Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 ### Master’s Degree in Trombone Performance Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 ### Albion College Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mseidel819 - Website: http://seidelmatt.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/matthewseidel JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/matthewseidel/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-29