Summary
Matthew Ward is a Senior Staff Software Engineer and U.S. Army veteran with a decade of experience building mobile-first and web applications, currently driving engineering outcomes at Workiva. He combines deep Android and Java expertise with modern JavaScript frameworks (ReactJS, AngularJS, Dart) and has moved between individual contributor and managerial roles, including technical leadership of content management, search, and permissions systems. Matthew’s background includes shipping mobile apps (native Android, Cordova) and complex cloud-based features, reflecting a pragmatic full-stack approach that balances product needs with mobile constraints. His path from infantry service to West Point admission and a BS in Mathematics at ASU gives him disciplined problem-solving and a knack for rapidly learning new technologies.
10 years of coding experience