Matt Leebody
About Matt Leebody
Matt Leebody is the Director of Engineering for Security at EverQuote, with a strong background in software engineering and security management. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as NTT Application Security and BT, and he holds a PhD in Physics from Queen's University Belfast.
Current Role at EverQuote
Matt Leebody serves as the Director of Engineering for Security at EverQuote, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security engineering initiatives and leading a team focused on enhancing the security framework of the organization.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Prior to his current role, Matt Leebody worked at NTT Application Security as Director of Engineering for three months in 2022. He also held the position of Senior Manager of Software Engineering at Synopsys Inc for eight months in 2022 to 2023. His tenure at NTT Application Security included a previous role as Senior Engineering Manager from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to engineering leadership in security.
Academic Background and Research
Matt Leebody completed his PhD in Physics at Queen's University Belfast from 2009 to 2014. His doctoral research, conducted in collaboration with Seagate Technology, focused on pulsed laser deposition of novel materials in the field of spintronics. He developed expertise in scientific techniques such as X-Ray diffraction and materials analysis during this period. Additionally, he holds an MSci in Physics from the same institution, earned from 2004 to 2009.
Career Development at BT
Matt Leebody's career at BT spanned several roles, including Software Developer, API Gateway Lead Manager, and Lead Security Engineer. He worked at BT from 2012 to 2021, where he led the strategic direction of APIs and applications, managed a team of developers, and oversaw the full software lifecycle for APIs. As Security Design Lead, he enhanced security architecture for various consumer devices.
Community Involvement and Personal Interests
In addition to his professional roles, Matt Leebody is actively involved in community service as the chair of the board of directors for Cara-Friend, a charity in Northern Ireland. He also holds a black belt in Karate and engages in amateur photography, reflecting his diverse interests outside of his engineering career.