Summary
Matthew Hier is a Senior Software Engineer and founder with over six years building monitoring, diagnostic, and C2 tooling—merging industrial controls experience with security-focused engineering. He brings a strong systems background from CNC controls and field service into software: C++, C#, Python, Java, and NodeJS, with practical exposure to QT, .NET, and control APIs. A certified GIAC GCIH and SANS-trained penetration tester, he actively practices adversary emulation, malware analysis, and CTFs while working toward OSCP and advanced GIAC certs. His Navy electronics and calibration roles underpin a meticulous, hardware-aware approach to software reliability and diagnostics. Based in Harmony, NC, he runs Hier Thinking, LLC while leading engineering at Weinig Holz-Her USA, blending product development, customer-facing troubleshooting, and continuous learning.
6 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity, 3.985, Bachelor of Science - BS, Cybersecurity, 3.985 at Bellevue University
Graduate Certificate, Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking, Graduate Certificate, Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking at SANS Technology Institute