Dave Matthews
About Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews is the Cofounder and Director of Product Management at Uplevel, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in product management and program management, with previous roles at Hulu, Vhoto, and Microsoft.
Work at Uplevel
Dave Matthews serves as the Cofounder and Director of Product Management at Uplevel, a position he has held since 2017. Based in the Greater Seattle Area, he has played a critical role in shaping the company's product strategy. His work focuses on integrating machine learning and organizational science into Uplevel's platform, aiming to drive behavior change within organizations. He emphasizes the use of data from various tools, such as calendars and code repositories, to enhance engineering effectiveness and improve team performance.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his role at Uplevel, Dave Matthews worked at Hulu as a Senior Product Manager from 2015 to 2017. In this position, he contributed to the development and management of product features that enhanced user engagement. Before Hulu, he served as the Director of Product at Vhoto from 2013 to 2015, where he oversaw product development initiatives. His earlier experience includes a decade at Microsoft as a Senior Program Manager from 2001 to 2011, where he managed various software development projects.
Education and Expertise
Dave Matthews earned a Bachelor of Math in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. His academic focus included algorithms, mathematics, user interface design, psychology, and art. This diverse educational background has equipped him with a unique skill set that he applies in product management and development roles.
Contributions to Engineering Effectiveness
At Uplevel, Dave Matthews focuses on leveraging data to provide insights, coaching, and actionable strategies that integrate into daily workflows. His work aims to enhance engineering effectiveness by utilizing data from tools such as project management systems and code repositories. This approach facilitates behavior change and improves overall team productivity.