Matt Silbernagel is a Principal Engineer based in Cincinnati with 13 years of hands-on experience delivering full‑lifecycle web applications and systems, currently leading engineering at GetThru. A pragmatic TDD advocate and functional programming enthusiast, he blends backend Java expertise with front-end UX improvements—evidenced by contributions to the popular formio.js project improving select component behavior and accessibility. His background spans enterprise roles at Procter & Gamble and consulting with a mission-driven B Corp, giving him experience in both large-scale delivery and product-focused client work. Passionate about Linux and open source, he consistently ships reliable, testable software while mentoring teams and keeping skills current across languages and stacks.
13 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology - Software Development, Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology - Software Development at University of Cincinnati
Contributions:6 commits, 5 PRs, 2 comments in 23 days
Contributions summary:Matt primarily focused on enhancing the user experience and functionality of select components within the Form.io JavaScript library. Their work included modifications to the select component's behavior, such as forcing dropdowns to open downwards for improved visibility. Additionally, the user addressed issues related to tabindex handling and other UI/UX improvements. These commits demonstrate a focus on improving the usability and responsiveness of form elements.
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Contributions:2 releases, 947 PRs, 1524 pushes in 3 years
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