Matthew Saunders
About Matthew Saunders
Matthew Saunders is a Senior Software Engineer at Aha! in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area, with a diverse background in software development and a passion for outdoor activities.
Current Role at Aha!
Matthew Saunders currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Aha!, located in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. He has been with Aha! since August 2019, where he contributes to the development of their suite of tools, including Aha! Create, Aha! Ideas, Aha! Roadmaps, and Aha! Develop. Additionally, he engages with Aha! Academy to aid teams in becoming product development experts and participates in Aha! Cares, a philanthropic initiative supporting over $1M in charitable contributions.
Previous Experience at Boatsetter
Matthew Saunders worked at Boatsetter as a Full Stack Developer from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he was based in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, where he contributed to the development and maintenance of web applications that facilitated peer-to-peer boat rentals.
Experience at Microsoft
Between 2016 and 2017, Matthew Saunders worked at Microsoft as a Software Engineer in the Greater Boston Area. His role included developing and maintaining software solutions as part of a larger engineering team, contributing to Microsoft's various projects.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Saunders holds two Bachelor degrees. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Meteorology from Florida State University, studying there from 2008 to 2012. Matthew furthered his education at Florida International University, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from 2014 to 2015. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in software engineering.
Early Career at Harris Corporation
Matthew Saunders began his professional journey at Harris Corporation, initially as a System Integration & Test Intern in 2011 for three months in Melbourne, Florida. He subsequently advanced to the role of Test Engineer II, working from 2012 to 2013. During his time there, he focused on integrating and testing systems to ensure quality and functionality.