Matt La Forest
About Matt La Forest
Matt La Forest is an Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software development and engineering management. He has worked at various companies, including Rollbar, Nutshell CRM, and TED Conferences, and has a strong background in test-driven development and functional programming.
Work at Rollbar
Matt La Forest currently serves as Engineering Manager at Rollbar, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer for six months in 2021, followed by a three-month tenure as Staff Software Engineer later that same year. His contributions at Rollbar focus on developing clean and maintainable systems, ensuring code quality and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Matt La Forest earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Lawrence Technological University, where he studied from 2004 to 2006. He has developed expertise in functional programming and is experienced in test-driven development, which emphasizes code reliability. Additionally, he possesses skills in continuous integration, supporting rapid development cycles.
Background
Matt La Forest has a diverse professional background in software development. He began his career as a Systems Engineer at SourcePro from 2006 to 2009. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Software Developer at Pillar Technology, J2EE/.Net Developer at DTE Energy, and Software Engineer at Nutshell CRM. His experience spans multiple programming languages and development methodologies.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Matt La Forest has demonstrated a commitment to mentoring and developing talent within engineering teams, particularly through new developer training initiatives. His role as a tech lead at MOTOR Information Systems involved leading a team in developing a rich client-side JavaScript application, showcasing his leadership and technical skills.