Summary
Matthew Elgert is a senior software engineer and platform architect with 25+ years of experience building cloud-native, revenue-driving solutions across medical, banking, eCommerce, and hospitality sectors. Currently leading Platform Services at ISSA, he architects Azure-first middleware and CI/CD pipelines that power integrations and services responsible for tens of millions in revenue. He combines hands-on backend development in C#, .NET Core, and Kubernetes with strong data platform experience (MSSQL, Cosmos, Snowflake) and pragmatic IaC using Bicep. Matthew has a proven track record of modernizing legacy systems, implementing security and compliance at scale (HIPAA/PCI/ISO 27001), and mentoring teams through the full SDLC. Known for translating complex business needs into reliable, supportable systems, he regularly oversees third‑party API integrations from Stripe and HubSpot to TikTok and Apple Pay. Based in Akron, Ohio, he blends enterprise discipline with a builder’s mentality, often replacing costly vendor services with in‑house, high‑value solutions.
11 years of coding experience
28 years of employment as a software developer
Managing Information Technology, Managing Information Technology at Glendale Community College
Managing Information Technology, Managing Information Technology at Mesa Community College
Managing Information Technology, Managing Information Technology at Rio Salado College