Matthew Walters

Hello! My name is Matt Walters and I am a Full-Stack Software Engineer based in Southern California with experience in Salesforce administration and creating custom LWC solutions. When I am not coding, I enjoy spending time outside with my dogs or savoring a delicious cup of coffee.

Fun fact about me: I am a competitive drummer and percussion instructor with over 15 years of experience playing around the world and teaching students at various ensembles in Southern California. I have found that the focus and dedication required in music have translated well into my software engineering work, driving me to continually learn and improve.

Creating elegant, functional solutions that suppport the goals of for-good organizations and their users is my passion. For me, software engineering is all about collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving. This field is constantly evolving, and I am thrilled to be a part of it. If you are interested in learning more about me or my work, please connect with me on LinkedIn or over email.

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Experience

Emerson Collective

Salesforce Admin & Developer1/24-6/25

I ensure data integrity across Salesforce and integrated platforms by maintaining accurate donor, grantee, and communications records while optimizing workflows for reporting and compliance. I develop custom Lightning Web Components (LWC) and automate business processes with Apex and Flows to improve system efficiency and reduce manual work. Additionally, I provide frontline Salesforce support by troubleshooting issues, managing user requests, and delivering training to enhance team self-sufficiency. My work ensures smoother operations, better data reliability, and increased adoption of Salesforce across teams.

Making Co

Developer11/22-1/23

As a React Native developer, I build an innovative and user-friendly mobile app for both iOS and Android, while adhering to industry standards and best practices. I excel at rapidly prototyping and developing the cross-platform app that is flexible and scalable for future updates and enhancements. Collaborating with other developers and designers, I create unique solutions for user stories, using agile methodologies and feedback loops. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, I have been able to adapt and experiment with new features and functionality, while delivering a high-quality product within tight deadlines. Using Asana and Git, I have tracked and fixed bugs, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Code the Dream Bootcamp

Cohort Instructional Lead1/23 - current

As a cohort instructional lead, I create and deliver a comprehensive JavaScript bootcamp curriculum, covering essential programming concepts and advanced JavaScript techniques. I provide constructive feedback to students, fostering their growth and mastery of JavaScript programming concepts and best practices. Additionally, I guide students through weekly group discussions and coding sessions, offering support to help them improve their skills and understanding of the language and frameworks. Through this approach, I established a supportive and collaborative learning environment, enabling students to achieve their goals and become proficient developers. In my time with Code the Dream, I increased the passing rate in my cohort from 40% to 67%

BoldyFine LLC

Freelance Contractor8/19-8/22

During my time as a freelance frontend developer, I gained experience working with both Wordpress and Squarespace platforms to design and develop visually compelling e-commerce and promotional websites. With my proficiency in CSS, JavaScript, and agile methodologies, I successfully delivered high-quality work, exceeding client expectations and providing exceptional customer service. At California Drums, I created a full-scale e-commerce site from scratch, while at Boldy Fine, I utilized Squarespace to create professional and effective websites that drove results. These experiences have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to create impactful and engaging websites that meet client needs.

Freelance Work

Sidle Entertainment

sidleentertainment.com
Sidle Entertainment

California Drums

cadrums.com
California Drums

Marching Huskies

marchinghuskies.com
Marching Huskies

Skills

Salesforce

Salesforce Admin

LWC

LWC Dev

html

HTML 5

css

CSS 3

javascript

JavaScript

node

Node.js

react

React

react native

React Native

python

Python

tailwind

Tailwind

django

Django

postgres

PostgreSQL

Projects

Fullstack

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Sundaes On Demand

A React app to practice Jest testing library. 100% testing coverage, using unit testing and functional testing. Includes code and mock service worker for running Node.js server, or running serverless.

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DoneWithIt

A React Native app for people to buy and sell used items. Log in, post items with photos and descriptions, and send messages. Developed with Expo, and run on iOS/Android emulators with Node.JS backend.

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Musicly

A place for students to find remote music teachers. Mobile responsive app allows students to sign up and find the teacher that fits their needs and send lesson inquiries. Paired project made with React and Django

Frontend

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Broken City Coffee

Step into the world of Broken City Coffee, a React-powered coffee shop experience. Explore the menu, manage your selections with dynamic state hooks, and indulge in a journey enhanced by local storage persistence and Tailwind CSS elegance.

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Pokemon Battle!

A fun way to get quick pokemon battles. Each refresh fills both teams with random first generation pokemon with custom borders for types and battle the teams based on exp points

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Ecommerce Mock

Using a dummy data API to populate a React site. Using BrowserRouter for navigation and using the Link component to pass props. Styled with TailwindCSS class names

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Fritz in the City

A fun take on a classic side-scrolling platform hopper. Get Fritz across the skyscrapers and back home to his favorite pink ball! Solo project made with javascript canvas.

Get in touch

I am currently in the process of interviewing and would love to connect if you have an opportunity that I might be a good fit for.

If you would like to grab coffee and chat about some freelance work, I am also open to those conversations!

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