Summary
Matthew Tsao is a systems engineer with eight years of experience building mission-critical solutions in the Defense & Space sector, currently contributing at Raytheon after roles at General Atomics. He combines a UC Irvine electrical engineering foundation with advanced studies in ECE at Johns Hopkins and practical software credentials (C/C++, communications, and software design), enabling him to bridge hardware-software integration and systems-level architecture. Experienced in OOP and embedded/desktop C++ development, he brings hands-on electrical engineering instincts to systems requirements, verification, and implementation. Based in Los Angeles, he is comfortable navigating classified, high-assurance environments and translating complex technical specs into testable designs. An early-career pattern shows rapid progression from intern to engineer to systems engineer, reflecting both technical depth and the ability to deliver in high-stakes programs.
8 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Certificate, Software Development and Design Essentials, Certificate, Software Development and Design Essentials at UW Professional & Continuing Education
Certificate, Communications Systems, Certificate, Communications Systems at UCLA Extension
Certificate, C/C++ Programming, Certificate, C/C++ Programming at UC San Diego Extended Studies
University of California, Irvine
Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals