Matt Granmoe
About Matt Granmoe
Matt Granmoe is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development across various companies, including Loom, Twitter, and Zebra Technologies. He has a background in music education and has developed innovative applications such as Otto Engineer and Zen Note.
Work at Loom
Matt Granmoe currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Loom, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves contributing to the development of software solutions that enhance user experience and productivity. Working remotely from San Francisco, California, he applies his extensive background in software engineering to support Loom's mission of improving communication and collaboration.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining Loom, Granmoe held several significant positions in software development. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Twitter from 2021 to 2022, where he contributed to the Goldwing component system, enhancing the architectural framework of the ads.twitter.com Campaign Form. He also served as a Lead Software Developer at Optum and as a Full-Stack Software Developer at Zebra Technologies, among other roles.
Education and Expertise
Granmoe earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, where he studied Music with a minor in German Studies from 2004 to 2009. He also obtained an Associate of Aviation Science from Minneapolis College, focusing on Air Traffic Control from 2009 to 2011. His educational background supports his diverse skill set in both technical and creative fields.
Innovative Projects and Contributions
Granmoe has developed notable projects that showcase his expertise in software engineering. He created Otto Engineer, an AI sidekick capable of autonomously testing and iterating its own code. Additionally, he developed Zen Note, a self-organizing notebook application. His work includes leading the development of a greenfield serverless application with AWS and Node.js, establishing best practices in JavaScript and React.
Teaching and Early Career
Before his career in software development, Granmoe worked as an Electric Bass and Tuba Teacher at Schmitt Music from 2007 to 2010. He also held various roles in sales and education at Schmitt Music from 2005 to 2010. This early experience in teaching and music contributes to his multifaceted skill set and understanding of diverse audiences.