Summary
Matthew Vaden is a Senior Software Engineer with a decade of experience building accessible, production-grade web applications across federal and enterprise clients. He specializes in React and TypeScript front-ends, reusable component libraries, and integrating .NET Core/PostgreSQL or serverless Node.js backends, with a strong emphasis on accessibility (WCAG/Section 508) and test coverage. Matthew has led front-end architecture for nationwide property and census projects, mentored junior engineers, and driven modular, testable codebases using Storybook, Jest, and component-driven design. He pairs hands-on implementation with systems thinking—often writing tooling (e.g., Lighthouse batch services) to improve delivery and quality—and brings a pragmatic product focus honed across agencies like the IRS, Census Bureau, and Department of Defense. Outside of work he’s a self-described “web person” and vinyl collector, reflecting a mix of technical craft and creative curiosity.
10 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Atlantic Cape Community College
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Middle Township High School
Bachelor of Arts Communication, Bachelor of Arts Communication at Rutgers University