Matthew Levy
About Matthew Levy
Matthew Levy serves as the Director of Software Engineering at SANS Institute, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in software development and engineering, with extensive experience in education-focused sectors and cloud architecture.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Matthew Levy serves as the Director of Software Engineering at SANS Institute, a position he has held since early 2023. In this role, he leads engineering efforts that focus on the delivery of training across all digital course content and platforms. His responsibilities include acting as a liaison between company leadership and software teams, ensuring that technical execution aligns with business objectives.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Matthew Levy has a diverse background in software engineering, having held multiple positions at SANS Institute. He worked as a Software Development Technical Lead from 2018 to 2020 and later served as Senior Engineering Manager from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he was the Manager of Software Engineering for one year from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes roles at Virginia Beach City Government and Old Dominion University.
Educational Background
Matthew Levy studied at Duke University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Psychology from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Wittenberg University, which he completed from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in software engineering and team leadership.
Roles and Responsibilities
Throughout his career, Matthew Levy has taken on various roles that include scrum master, project manager, product owner, compliance coordinator, code lead, and architect. His extensive experience in cloud architecture and application development is particularly focused on the education sector, where he has contributed to various projects and initiatives.
Experience in Higher Education
Matthew Levy has worked in several capacities within higher education institutions. He was the Associate Director for User Experience at the University of Richmond from 2009 to 2013 and held multiple roles at the same institution, including Coordinator of Assessment and Technology Operations and Web Development Programmer. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in technology and user experience.