Matthew Downs
About Matthew Downs
Matthew Downs is a Senior Product Manager at Foursquare, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in software engineering and product management across various companies, including Demandbase, Eventbrite, and RapidAPI.
Current Role at Foursquare
Matthew Downs serves as a Senior Product Manager at Foursquare, a position he has held since 2023. His work is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he operates remotely. In this role, he leverages his extensive background in platform engineering to manage product development and enhance user experience.
Previous Experience in Technology
Matthew Downs has a diverse background in technology roles across multiple companies. He worked at Demandbase as a Senior Solutions Engineer/Consultant from 2012 to 2015, and later as a Senior Software Engineer and Product Manager from 2015 to 2017. He also held positions at Eventbrite as a Senior Software Engineer and Staff Software Engineer between 2018 and 2021, and at Veeps as a Principal Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022. His experience includes a role as a Technical Product Manager at RapidAPI from 2022 to 2023.
Educational Background
Matthew Downs studied Computer Science at Ohio Northern University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2003 to 2008. He also pursued additional education, obtaining a Permaculture Design Certificate from the Urban Permaculture Institute in 2011 and a Garden and Compost Educator's Training Certificate from the Garden for the Environment in the same year. He completed his high school education at Mount Vernon High School, graduating with Honors in 2003.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Matthew Downs possesses a strong background in platform engineering, modern cloud infrastructure, and web standards. His expertise is crucial for developing scalable developer products. He has experience in building and growing cohesive, efficient cross-functional autonomous teams, which is essential for successful product delivery. Additionally, he is skilled in connecting technical and product teams with business stakeholders, enhancing communication and collaboration across various organizational levels.
Professional Achievements
Matthew Downs has a proven track record of integrating systems and improving business processes within fast-growing software companies. His roles have involved significant contributions to product management and engineering, demonstrating his ability to enhance operational efficiency and drive product success.