Matt Long

Matt Long is a seasoned tech professional with a strong background in software engineering and entrepreneurship.

As a cofounder of Crocodoc, he played a key role in transforming the company's technology into a successful API business model, leading to profitability and rapid growth.

During his tenure at Crocodoc and later at Box post-acquisition, Matt focused on architecting scalable infrastructure and designing distributed systems to handle high volumes of document conversions efficiently.

At Box, he served as a technical lead, contributing to the development and improvement of the Box View document viewing API.

Apart from his professional endeavors, Matt is an avid contributor to open-source projects like Django, Celery, and Python, showcasing his continuous learning and engagement with the tech community.

In addition to his tech expertise, Matt has a passion for fitness activities such as rock climbing, running, cycling, weightlifting, and yoga, as well as brewing beer as a hobby.

His specialties include a profound affection for Python, expertise in various frameworks and technologies like Flask, Django, SQLAlchemy, and more, along with a solid understanding of RDBMS, schema design, and query optimization.

Matt Long's educational background includes a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

With a rich professional history that spans roles at Y Combinator, PlanGrid, and Oracle, Matt brings a wealth of experience in software development, leadership, and entrepreneurial ventures.