Matthew Hokinson
About Matthew Hokinson
Matthew Hokinson is a software engineer with a diverse background in education and research. He has worked at various institutions, including Meta and Fermilab, and holds degrees in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Current Role at Skio
Matthew Hokinson has been employed as a Software Engineer at Skio since 2022. In this role, he applies his programming skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of software solutions. His experience in various programming languages enhances his effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Meta
Before joining Skio, Matthew worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Meta from 2021 to 2022. During his year-long internship, he gained practical experience in software development and collaborated with teams on various projects, further developing his technical skills.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Matthew Hokinson studied Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned both a Bachelor's degree from 2019 to 2022 and a Master of Computer Science (MCS) from 2022 to 2023. His academic training provided him with a strong foundation in programming and software engineering principles.
Teaching and Course Staff Roles
Matthew has held several educational roles at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He served as a Teaching Assistant for CS 425 Distributed Systems for four months in 2022. Additionally, he worked as Course Staff from 2021 to 2022 and as Head Course Staff for CS 126 from 2020 to 2021, contributing to the academic development of students.
Research Experience at Fermilab
Matthew worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Fermilab from 2017 to 2019. This role allowed him to engage in research activities in a scientific environment, enhancing his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems.