Summary
Matthew Kerns is a software engineer with 11 years of experience building accessible, scalable web applications and AI-enhanced user experiences. Currently at Oddball, he architects robust chatbot capabilities for VA.gov using Azure OpenAI, React, and Node.js, focusing on session persistence, policy-compliant LLM outputs, and automated evaluation pipelines to protect PII at scale. His background spans front-end and full-stack roles where he emphasized accessibility (508/ARIA), test automation, and modular design while partnering with cross-functional teams to surface analytics and improve release reliability. Known for high energy and a community-minded approach, he blends hands-on implementation with operational rigor to deliver products that are both user-centered and production-ready. Based in Winter Haven, FL, he pairs formal study in web and digital design with practical federal and nonprofit experience, uniquely positioning him to tackle public-sector digital challenges.
10 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
Web & Digital Design Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design, Web & Digital Design Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design at University of Maryland Global Campus
Computer Science, Computer Science at Northern Virginia Community College
General Studies, General Studies at Prince George's Community College
Information Technology, Information Technology at Year Up
English