Matthew Leonawicz
About Matthew Leonawicz
Matthew Leonawicz is a software developer with a Master of Science in Statistics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He has extensive experience in R development and currently works at E Source in the Greater Denver Area.
Work at E Source
Matthew Leonawicz has been employed at E Source as a Software Developer since 2018. In this role, he contributes to various projects within the Greater Denver Area, applying his expertise in software development to enhance the company's offerings. His experience in the field allows him to tackle complex challenges and deliver effective solutions.
Previous Experience at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Before joining E Source, Matthew worked at the University of Alaska Fairbanks for nine years, from 2009 to 2018. He held the position of R Developer and Research Statistician, where he focused on statistical analysis and software development. This role provided him with valuable experience in research and data analysis.
Education and Expertise
Matthew studied at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where he earned a Master of Science in Statistics from 2009 to 2011. He also attended the Stevens Institute of Technology for one year in 2000 to 2001. Additionally, he completed the Android Basics Nanodegree by Google through Udacity, further expanding his technical skills in software development.
Contributions to R Ecosystem
Matthew has published several peer-reviewed R packages to CRAN, focusing on areas such as textual manipulation, energy data retrieval, and geospatial map tile generation. He is an active member of ROpenSci, where he contributes to the development of R packages and engages with the R community to enhance the ecosystem.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys networking with other R developers and useRs. He has a passion for cooking, reading, and playing guitar, which reflects his diverse interests beyond software development.