Matthew J. Whitney

Seasoned software engineer and technical leader with over 30 years of experience designing, building, and operating reliable, scalable systems. Brings deep expertise across backend and infrastructure, cloud platforms, and CI/CD, with a hands-on approach to architecture and delivery. Proven at leading small, high-impact teams, making pragmatic technical decisions, and balancing long-term system health with real-world business needs. Values clarity, maintainability, and steady execution over unnecessary complexity.

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Education
  • Bachelor of Science2016

    Western Governors University

  • Associate of Applied Science2012

    Pima Community College

  • Associate of General Studies2011

    Pima Community College

Skills
Languages
  • Go
  • Javascript
  • Kotlin
  • Lua
  • Perl
  • Python
  • Typescript
Frameworks
  • GraphQL
  • Jest
  • Next.js
  • React
  • Tailwind CSS
Tools
  • AWS CDK
  • Ansible
  • CircleCI
  • Docker
  • GitHub Actions
  • Jenkins
  • Terraform
Cloud Services
  • AWS
  • Fastly
  • GCP
  • Sanity
Databases
  • Datastore
  • DynamoDB
  • Elasticsearch
  • MongoDB
  • PostgreSQL
Experience
  • NearformRemote
    January 2021 - Present
    Staff Software Engineer
    Delivering scalable cloud infrastructure, APIs, and CI/CD automation for client platforms. Hands-on across backend, platform work and frontend, with a focus on reliability, maintainability, and developer experience.
    Technologies: AWS, AWS CDK, CircleCI, Docker, Fastly, GCP, Github Actions, GraphQL, Javascript, Jest, Next.js, Python, React, Sanity, Tailwind CSS, Terraform, Typescript
  • ExecVisionRemote
    November 2019 - December 2020
    Senior DevOps Engineer
    Drove infrastructure automation, CI/CD delivery, and observability for cloud-based conversation intelligence services. Improved deployment efficiency, reduced operational costs, and strengthened platform reliability in support of actionable insights for customer interactions.
    Technologies: AWS Services, Ansible, Docker, Elasticsearch, Gitlab CE, Grafana, Jenkins, Kotlin, NewRelic, PostgreSQL, Python, Terraform
  • TiVo CorporationDurham, NC
    November 2017 - November 2019
    Staff Systems Engineer
    Automated system operations and implemented infrastructure as code to streamline deployments and resource management across cloud and on‑premises environments. Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines and monitoring/alerting systems that enhanced reliability and incident response, while mentoring teams and improving operational efficiency.
    Technologies: AWS Services, Ansible, Chef, Elasticsearch, Gitlab CE, Golang, Grafana, Jenkins, Kafka, MongoDB, PagerDuty, Python, Terraform, Zabbix
  • Match Group, LLC.Remote
    July 2015 - November 2017
    Lead Engineer, Site Operations
    Owned and improved high‑volume delivery systems and automation for large‑scale messaging infrastructure. Designed and implemented reliable delivery pipelines, built monitoring and observability tooling, and developed automation solutions that increased system reliability and operational efficiency.
    Technologies: CentoOS Linux, Chef, Javascript, Lua, Message Systems Momentum, Microsoft Windows Server, MySQL, Perl, Postfix, Puppet, Python
  • Tucson Electric Power CompanyTucson, AZ
    May 2014 - May 2015
    IT Systems Engineer
  • Pima Community CollegeTucson, AZ
    March 2005 - May 2014
    IT Systems Architect
  • The University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
    March 2001 - March 2005
    Support Systems Analyst
  • ConvergysTucson, AZ
    December 1999 - March 2001
    Microsoft Windows Support Professional
  • US XchangeGrand Rapids, MI
    November 1998 - October 1999
    Internet Support Representative
  • Pioneer Group NewsBig Rapids, MI
    May 1996 - August 1998
    Information Systems Administrator
  • Big Rapids Public SchoolsBig Rapids, MI
    September 1995 - July 1998
    Technology Assistant
Teaching Experience
  • Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh, NC
    July 2017 - December 2017
    Instructor - Adjunct Faculty
    • CompTIA Linux+|2017
  • Pima Community CollegeTucson, AZ
    January 2013 - August 2016
    Adjunct Faculty
    • Fundamentals of PC Security|2013
    • Introduction to the UNIX Operating System|2013-2016
    • Designing Windows Network Security|2014