Matthew Melgard
About Matthew Melgard
Matthew Melgard is a Senior Platform Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering roles across various companies. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Seattle University.
Current Role at Abridge
Matthew Melgard serves as a Senior Platform Engineer at Abridge, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing and maintaining platform solutions that enhance the company's operational efficiency. His experience in platform engineering contributes to Abridge's commitment to delivering high-quality technology solutions.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Analysis
Matthew Melgard has a diverse background in engineering and analysis. He worked at UBS as a Financial Analyst Intern in 2013 for three months and later held various engineering roles. He served as a DevOps/Integration Engineer at Charter Communications in 2017 for nine months, followed by a position as a Platform Engineer at Syndio in 2021 for nine months. His role as a Site Reliability Engineer at Automox from 2020 to 2021 further solidified his expertise in platform management.
Educational Background in Business and Computer Science
Matthew Melgard studied at Seattle University, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics from 2009 to 2014. He later pursued further education in Computer Science, obtaining a Graduate Certificate from 2015 to 2016 and a Master of Science (M.S.) from 2016 to 2018. This educational foundation supports his technical skills and analytical capabilities in his engineering roles.
Career Progression in Technology
Matthew Melgard has progressed through various technology roles over the years. He worked as an Infrastructure Engineer at Beatport from 2018 to 2020 and then transitioned to a Senior Platform Engineer role at Syndio from 2022 to 2024. His experience spans multiple companies and positions, showcasing his adaptability and growth in the technology sector.
Internship Experience and Early Career
Matthew Melgard gained valuable experience through several internships early in his career. He worked as a Human Resources Team Member at Target in 2012 for four months and completed internships at Vertex.AI in 2016 and Oxy in 2014. These roles provided him with foundational skills in both human resources and financial analysis, contributing to his overall professional development.