Matt Reishus
Director Of IS (Software Development) at National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Leawood, Kansas, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolMatt Reishus is a seasoned software leader with 11 years of formal experience and over two decades in IT, currently serving as Director of IS (Software Development) in Leawood, Kansas. He manages and mentors engineering and support teams while overseeing the full lifecycle of application projects, from design and implementation to code review and executive reporting. Hands-on by background, he has contributed to prominent open-source WordPress projects like Automattic's Calypso and Jetpack, focusing on front-end refinements and full-stack fixes that improved UI/UX and plugin functionality. With an MS in Computer and Information Systems Security and a BS in Education, he blends technical security knowledge with strong communication and training skills. Colleagues rely on him to translate complex requirements into practical, auditable solutions and to build teams that sustain reliable, user-focused software.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MS) Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Master of Science (MS) Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance at University of Colorado DenverBachelor of Science (BS) Education, Bachelor of Science (BS) Education at Kansas State University
Github Skills (10)
wordpress10
php10
javascript10
react10
plugin10
redux9
jsdoc8
css8
html8
git6
Programming languages (20)
Github contributions (5)
Automattic/wp-calypso
Jun 2020 - Dec 2022
The JavaScript and API powered WordPress.com
Role in this project:
Front-end Developer
Front-end DeveloperContributions:279 reviews, 228 commits, 597 PRs in 2 years 5 months
Contributions summary:Matt primarily focused on front-end development within the WordPress.com Calypso platform. Their contributions involved refactoring JavaScript code, specifically modifying functions related to inline help and search functionality within the client-side state. Further, they addressed UI/UX issues by improving the presentation of the UI (changing wording of labels, and moving buttons).
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Automattic/jetpack
Jul 2020 - Jul 2022
Security, performance, marketing, and design tools — Jetpack is made by WordPress experts to make WP sites safer and faster, and help you grow your traffic.
Role in this project:Full-stack Developer
Full-stack DeveloperContributions:92 reviews, 46 commits, 163 PRs in 2 years
Contributions summary:Matt primarily contributed to the Jetpack plugin, making changes to various blocks and features. They fixed eslint warnings in JSDoc comments and implemented changes to the Podcast Block, including saving RSS feed URLs and adding deprecated versions. Further contributions involved fixing the currency display in the Pay via PayPal block and modifying the tiled gallery to prevent Photonization under specific conditions. The user also made changes related to widget visibility and other minor improvements.
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