Sašo Matejina
About Sašo Matejina
Sašo Matejina is the Director of Engineering, Infrastructure at Handshake, where he focuses on building a robust and secure infrastructure. He has extensive experience in engineering management, having previously worked at companies such as DoorDash, Coinbase, and Checkr.
Current Role at Handshake
Sašo Matejina serves as the Director of Engineering, Infrastructure at Handshake since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing a robust and secure infrastructure optimized for high performance. He leads the implementation of Kubernetes to facilitate seamless deployments and enhance scalability. Additionally, he utilizes a diverse technological stack, including Google Cloud and AWS, to support the company's infrastructure needs. His responsibilities also include guiding Cloud Engineering initiatives across both the U.S. and EU regions, ensuring alignment with broader company objectives.
Previous Experience at DoorDash
Before joining Handshake, Sašo Matejina worked at DoorDash as a Senior Engineering Manager, Infrastructure from 2020 to 2023. His role was remote and based in Florida, United States. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing the infrastructure to support the company's operations and improve performance metrics.
Career Background in Engineering
Sašo Matejina has a diverse background in engineering, having held various positions in different organizations. He worked at Checkr, Inc. in multiple roles, including Engineering Manager and Senior Engineering Manager, Infrastructure, from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he served as an Infrastructure Engineer, DevOps at Coinbase from 2014 to 2016. His early career included positions as a Software Engineer and Team Lead at Media24 d.o.o. and as a Quality Engineer at FOT Group.
Educational Qualifications
Sašo Matejina studied at the School of Mechanical Engineering in Postojna, Slovenia. He also attended Brooklyn College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in engineering and infrastructure management.
Technical Expertise and Leadership
In his current and previous roles, Sašo Matejina has demonstrated expertise in infrastructure management and engineering leadership. He plays a strategic role by collaborating with various departments to ensure that infrastructure capabilities align with the company's objectives. His experience with Kubernetes and cloud technologies positions him as a key contributor to the efficiency and scalability of engineering operations.