Matt Long is a seasoned technology leader and software engineer with over 20 years in the industry and more than a decade in hands-on engineering and management roles. Currently a Software Engineering Manager at Drata, he has led teams across accessibility-focused Deque Systems and large-scale educational content at Cengage, blending product-driven leadership with deep web and standards expertise. Matt is passionate about web accessibility and inclusive design—evidenced by conference talks, open source contributions, and volunteer work with a nonprofit accessibility organization—bringing advocacy and technical rigor to every project. Based in Michigan, he combines agile delivery experience with a track record of coaching high-performing teams and shipping practical, standards-compliant web solutions. An understated strength is his sustained commitment to continuous self-improvement and mentorship, which fuels both team growth and better user experiences.
12 years of coding experience
23 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science at Wayne State University
Contributions:22 pushes, 2 branches in 2 years 11 months
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Matt Long - Manager, Software Engineering at Drata