hi, i'm matt downey.

i build full-stack web applications.

about me

as a results-driven software developer with an extensive background in engineering, i love solving complex challenges and building full-stack web applications. logic-minded by nature, i have a knack for breaking down large problems into smaller, solvable parts. i am self-motivated, team-oriented, and i get excited to write clean, scalable code. i strive to get better at what i do every day, so that i can positively influence others and make a real impact through my work.

picture of matt downey

some things i know

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Typescript

Python

Java

jQuery

React

Bootstrap

ChakraUI

VSCode

Express.js

Node.js

Django

FastAPI

Flask

Spring Boot

SQL

NoSQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Databricks

Git

Github

Gitlab

AWS

PyCharm

experience

senior associate software engineer - Amgen

october 2022 - present

as a Senior Associate Software Engineer at Amgen, i perform full-stack development for our proprietary web-based business analytics platform. i drive technical innovation, collaborate cross-functionally to address challenges, and optimize platform performance. my role directly influences our company's success by delivering cutting-edge solutions for data-driven decision-making.

technical certifications:

  • SAFe 5 Practitioner
  • SAFe 5 Agile Software Engineer
  • Advanced React by Meta
  • AWS Solutions Architect (in progress)

coding projects

screenshot of pumped up application

PumpedUp - fitness tracker

workout tracking app with full user authorization. users can log workouts, see workout history, and track key metrics.

tech stack - ejs, bootstrap, express, mongodb


Civil Discourse - social media site

social media app that pulls current news from an API. users can like, dislike, or comment on articles and downvote misinformative comments.

tech stack - PERN stack

screenshot of civil discourse application

screenshot of the shop application

The Shop - ecommerce app

a typical online store with full user authorization. users can see deals, search and filter, add to cart, and checkout.

tech stack - react, django, sql


StockAid - portfolio management tool

stock portfolio tool where users can track specific stock information gathered from APIs. users can also choose from recommended stocks.

tech stack - MERN stack

screenshot of stock aid application