Matthew Stewart
Toronto
Summary
Innovative and results-driven Senior Software Engineer, Technical Lead, and Product Designer with over 10 years of experience in designing and developing cutting-edge software solutions. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, driving product design strategy, and leveraging technical expertise to deliver high-quality products. Skilled in full-stack development, UI/UX design, and project management, with a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling products. Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and create user-centric solutions. Strong communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Memotext Corporation
01.2024 - Current
- Sole engineer and lead developer of the Kids Help Phone - Resources Around Me (RAM) tool, Canada’s largest national youth mental health resource platform. Built a scalable, AI-powered search engine with ElasticSearch, Vue.js, Laravel, and real-time Google Maps integration, deployed across AWS and Azure to serve thousands of daily users.
- Led a cross-functional team of engineers and designers in the full lifecycle of software development, from conception to delivery, enhancing client services in the healthcare sector.
- Engineered robust healthcare solutions using a diverse tech stack (Vue.js, Laravel, PHP, JavaScript, Python), enhancing client service quality and operational efficiency.
- Acted as the primary liaison between high-profile clients and project teams, managing expectations, project scopes, and deliverables which resulted in enhanced client satisfaction and adherence to timelines.
- Directed strategic decisions in the architecture and optimization of software infrastructure within AWS environments, focusing on cost management and operational efficiency without compromising performance.
Founder & Technical Lead
(Various Startups & Projects)
01.2020 - Current
- Single-handedly architected and developed a cross-platform dating application using React Native, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS, integrating numerous APIs and SDKs to ensure full functionality across Android, iOS, and web platforms.
- Developed TalentSprout (https://www.talentsprout.ai), an AI-driven voice interview platform leveraging OpenAI’s real-time voice API, Next.js, and Python to automate candidate screening, delivering bias-reduced, instant interview scoring for recruiters.
- Built CaddyChat (https://www.caddychat.app), an AI-powered golf caddy assistant mobile app using SwiftUI and OpenAI, launching it successfully on the Apple App Store and generating recurring revenue through a contract role.
- Single-handedly architected Ember Dating, a cross-platform dating app with 100K+ downloads and a #13 ranking on the iOS lifestyle charts in Canada; led its acquisition by a major industry player and managed the product transition.
- Demonstrated a well-rounded technical skillset spanning full-stack development (React Native, Vue.js, Node.js, Python), product design (UI/UX), cloud infrastructure (AWS), and digital marketing (SEO, ASO, paid ads) to build, scale, and promote apps and web platforms.
- Experienced in managing cross-functional teams, collaborating with designers, engineers, and marketers to deliver high-quality, user-centric products on tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance and Accounting
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario06-2016
Skills
- Programming: React/React Native, Nextjs, Nodejs, Vuejs, PHP, Javascript, Python
- Product Design: Advanced skills in UI/UX design, creating intuitive and visually appealing interfaces
- Project Management: Proven ability in leading teams and managing projects from inception to delivery
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Amazon Web Services Training and Certification March 2023
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Memotext Corporation
01.2024 - Current
Founder & Technical Lead
(Various Startups & Projects)
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Finance and Accounting
Wilfrid Laurier University
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