Matthew Aird
About Matthew Aird
Matthew Aird is a Software Engineer at Fannie Mae in Washington, D.C., with a background in cybersecurity and data analysis.
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Matthew Aird is currently a Software Engineer at Fannie Mae based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Aird earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. He holds an AWS Solutions Architect – Associate certification, showcasing his proficiency in cloud solutions architecture.
Professional Background
Matthew Aird has a diverse work history spanning various roles and industries. He served as a Cyber Security Intern at Booz Allen Hamilton in 2019, and as the Director Of Technology at Kappa Theta Pi - Professional Technology Fraternity from 2019 to 2020. Earlier, he was a Data Analyst Intern at National Defense University in 2018, a Campaign Coordinator at PIRG Campus Action in 2017, and a Senior Intern at the Democratic Party of Virginia in 2016.
Projects and Initiatives
While at Fannie Mae, Matthew developed a machine learning model to improve loan risk assessment. He has also contributed to an open-source project on GitHub focused on enhancing cybersecurity measures. Additionally, he presented a paper on data privacy at the 2021 IEEE International Conference on Big Data.
Community Involvement
Matthew Aird volunteers as a coding mentor for underprivileged high school students in Washington, D.C., sharing his expertise and helping to cultivate the next generation of tech professionals.