Matt Kornegay
About Matt Kornegay
Matt Kornegay is a Staff Embedded Linux Engineer currently working at Impinj in Seattle, Washington. He has a background in computer engineering and has held various positions in embedded systems and firmware development across several organizations.
Current Role at Impinj
Matt Kornegay serves as a Staff Embedded Linux Engineer at Impinj, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing and optimizing embedded Linux systems. His contributions support the company's mission to enhance RFID technology and improve connectivity solutions. Kornegay's experience in embedded systems is critical to the engineering team at Impinj, where he applies his technical skills to advance product development.
Previous Experience at Impinj
Before his current role, Matt Kornegay worked at Impinj as an Embedded Linux Engineer from 2017 to 2018. During this 11-month tenure, he contributed to various projects involving embedded systems, enhancing the company's capabilities in RFID technology. His experience at Impinj laid the foundation for his current position, where he continues to build on his expertise.
Education and Expertise
Matt Kornegay earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in embedded systems, software development, and engineering principles. This academic experience is complemented by his practical work in various engineering roles.
Internship Experience at Space Exploration Technologies
Matt Kornegay completed internships at Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) as a Falcon 9 Flight Software Intern. He held this position in 2014 for four months and again in 2015 for three months. During these internships, he was involved in the development and testing of flight software, gaining valuable experience in aerospace engineering and software integration.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
In addition to his engineering roles, Matt Kornegay has experience in teaching and mentorship at The University of Texas at Austin. He served as a Teaching Assistant for the Intro to Embedded Systems course in 2015 and as a First-year Interest Group Mentor from 2013 to 2014. These roles allowed him to share his knowledge and support students in their academic journeys.