Matthew Wong
About Matthew Wong
Matthew Wong is a Product Management Intern currently working at Pepper and serves as the President of Cornell App Development. He has a background in software engineering and product management, with experience at various organizations including IBM and Capital One.
Work at Pepper
Matthew Wong currently serves as a Product Management Intern at Pepper, a position he has held since 2024. His role involves contributing to product management initiatives within the company, leveraging his previous experience in various internships and leadership roles. He works in New York, New York, and is focused on enhancing product strategies and user engagement.
Current Role at Cornell App Development
Matthew Wong is the President of Cornell App Development (AppDev), a position he has occupied since 2024. In this leadership role, he oversees the organization's operations and strategic direction. Previously, he served as Vice President for 10 months and as Product Manager for a year, leading a team of over 50 developers, designers, and marketers. His work emphasizes community engagement and technological education.
Previous Work Experience
Matthew Wong has accumulated diverse work experience through various internships. He worked at IBM as part of the IBM Accelerate Program in 2023, focusing on client engineering for three months. Prior to that, he held a Software Engineering Intern position at Principal Financial Group in 2022 and a Junior Financial Analyst Intern role at S&P Global in 2020. His internships have provided him with a solid foundation in both engineering and financial analysis.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Wong studied Information Science, Systems, and Technology at Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2021 to 2024. He also completed his high school education at Oyster Bay High School, achieving an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors. His academic background supports his expertise in product management and software development.
Community Engagement Initiatives
Matthew Wong has a strong focus on community engagement through technology and education at Cornell. He is involved in initiatives that aim to build, deliver, teach, inspire, and share knowledge within the Cornell community through AppDev. His leadership in these initiatives reflects his commitment to giving back and fostering a collaborative environment.