Matthew Harlan is a Seattle-based software leader and founder with six years of professional experience and a decade-long tenure at Microsoft where he progressed from Software Development Engineer to Principal Software Engineering Manager. He now leads Daypack Research, bringing hands-on engineering experience, team leadership, and product vision to an early-stage venture. Known for navigating complex large-company engineering cultures, he combines pragmatic delivery skills with an appetite for building new organizations and products. His background includes rapid role progression at Microsoft across engineering and management, suggesting strong technical credibility and people-leadership instincts. A Computer Science graduate from The George Washington University, he blends academic fundamentals with real-world system design and operational experience.
6 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science at The George Washington University
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Matthew Harlan - Founder CEO at Daypack Research, Inc.