Matt Mc Farland
About Matt Mc Farland
Matt McFarland is an Engineering Manager at Modern Treasury, where he leads the payment engine teams and focuses on building a financial platform for global banks. He has a background in software engineering and holds degrees in Computer Engineering from Dartmouth College.
Current Role at Modern Treasury
Matt McFarland serves as an Engineering Manager at Modern Treasury, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the payment engine teams, focusing on developing a financial platform that supports various global banks and payment types. His responsibilities include managing the team responsible for payments and working directly with customers to enhance the platform's capabilities. He is actively involved in hiring and mentoring new team members, contributing to the growth and development of the engineering team.
Previous Experience at Modern Treasury
Before becoming an Engineering Manager, Matt McFarland worked as a Software Engineer at Modern Treasury from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he gained experience in bank integrations and was tasked with becoming an expert in Real Time Payments. His work contributed to the development of the company's payment solutions, laying the groundwork for his current leadership role.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Prior to his time at Modern Treasury, Matt McFarland worked as a Software Engineer at eero from 2016 to 2019. His experience at eero provided him with a solid foundation in software development. Additionally, he held various internships, including a role as a Public Affairs Intern at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis in 2012 and as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at Pacific Crest Securities in 2015.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Matt McFarland studied Computer Engineering at Dartmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, achieving a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Engineering from 2016 to 2017. His academic background provided him with the technical knowledge necessary for his career in software engineering.
Internship Experience
In addition to his full-time roles, Matt McFarland gained valuable experience through internships. He worked as a Testing and Manufacturing Development Intern at Molex in 2014 and as a Public Affairs Intern at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis in 2012. These internships allowed him to develop practical skills and insights into different sectors of the industry.