Ricardo Matsui

Ricardo Matsui is a co-founder and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Penji, a company that provides software solutions for higher education. He is an accomplished software engineer and entrepreneur with a strong background in computer science and engineering.

Education and Early Career

Ricardo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of California, Davis. His early career experiences include:

• SDET Intern at Microsoft
• Intern at Wirestone
• Lead Developer at Creative Media UCD

Professional Experience

Before co-founding Penji, Ricardo gained valuable experience in various roles:

• Senior Software Engineer at Tile
• Software Engineer at Tile
• Lead Developer at Tile

Penji

Ricardo co-founded Penji alongside Ben Holmquist and Ben Morrison.1 The company was born out of a conversation about connecting students to successful peers on campus for tutoring assistance. Penji has since evolved into a leading platform that partners with universities to provide software solutions for higher education, focusing on:

• Student-friendly, accessible, mobile-first software
• Helping learning centers showcase their impact on student retention
• Connecting programs across partner institutions to share knowledge and support

Skills and Expertise

Ricardo's expertise covers a range of areas, including:

• Software engineering
• Product development
• Technical leadership
• Entrepreneurship

As the CTO of Penji, Ricardo has been instrumental in driving the company's technological growth and success. His role involves overseeing the development of Penji's software platform, which helps universities scale up student support services such as tutoring, advising, and mentoring.2

Ricardo Matsui's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/ricardo-matsui-55a4aa3a.3