Matt McFarland is a versatile professional with a background in both product management and software engineering.

With over 10 years of experience in product management, Matt transitioned into the role of a software engineer and currently works at OpenGov, focusing on developing cloud-based solutions to streamline procurement processes for government entities and vendors.

Matt is proficient in a wide array of programming languages including Javascript, Python, Ruby, as well as web technologies like JSX, HTML, and CSS.

His expertise extends to both front-end technologies like React, Redux, and Bootstrap, and back-end frameworks such as NodeJS, ExpressJS, Koa, and Flask.

In addition, Matt is well-versed in working with various databases like SQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB, and is experienced in testing using tools like Jest, Jasmine, and Mocha.

He is also skilled in version control systems like Git, collaboration tools including Github, Jira, Confluence, and Asana, and is familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Matt's educational background includes completing the Springboard Software Engineering Track and studying Front End Web Development at Epicodus. He also pursued studies in Journalism, Journalism, and Political Science at California State University-Chico.

Throughout his career, Matt has held various roles including Software Engineer II at OpenGov Inc., Software Engineer and Software Engineering Intern at ProcureNow, and Product Manager at both OpenGov Inc. and Granicus.

Prior to these positions, he also worked as a Deployment Technician and Customer Success Manager at Granicus, showcasing his diverse skill set and adaptability across different functions within the technology industry.