Mat Cegiela
About Mat Cegiela
Mat Cegiela is a Lead Mobile Application Developer and Software Engineering Manager at Illuminate Education, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in mobile application development, having previously held positions at WillowTree Apps, Inc. and IO Education.
Work at Illuminate Education
Mat Cegiela has been serving as the Lead Mobile Application Developer and Software Engineering Manager at Illuminate Education, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he has led the development of various mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms. He has been instrumental in building a complex school messaging app as part of a communications platform tailored for New York State. Cegiela coordinates mobile dependencies across teams within a large organization that manages over 20 distinct products. He oversees a team of more than four developers, along with quality assurance and design resources, ensuring effective collaboration and project execution.
Previous Experience at WillowTree Apps, Inc.
Before joining Illuminate Education, Mat Cegiela worked at WillowTree Apps, Inc. as an iOS Engineer from 2013 to 2015. During his two years in Charlottesville, he contributed to the development of mobile applications, focusing on delivering high-quality user experiences. His role involved direct responsibility for iOS projects, where he applied his technical skills to enhance mobile solutions.
Experience at IO Education
Mat Cegiela held the position of Lead iOS Developer at IO Education from 2015 to 2018. In this capacity, he developed a unified mobile user interface that integrated multiple product APIs and sessions seamlessly. His work emphasized maintaining modern code practices, utilizing MVVM-style architectures, and ensuring the code was clean and testable. Cegiela also implemented Continuous Delivery strategies for all mobile products, enhancing the development workflow and product delivery.
Education and Expertise
Mat Cegiela earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology & Design from Kingston College, where he studied from 1998 to 2001. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in technology and design principles, which he applies in his professional roles. Cegiela's expertise encompasses mobile application development, team management, and the implementation of modern software engineering practices.