Michael Matter
Manager, Research & Development at Exact Sciences
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolMichael Matter is an R&D leader with a decade of experience translating molecular diagnostics from concept to commercial impact, currently managing product development at Exact Sciences in Madison. He played a pivotal role in developing and launching Cologuard Plus, driving both improved CRC screening performance and measurable revenue growth while leading a team of R&D scientists. Skilled in experimental design, advanced data analysis, regulatory strategy and successful high‑stake FDA submissions, he bridges deep technical expertise with cross‑functional execution. His background spans hands‑on assay development, automation (Hamilton STARlet), and quality systems from Thermo Fisher to clinical diagnostics, reflecting a practical focus on scalability and compliance. Colleagues note his strength in developing people and building cultures of quality and innovation that accelerate product readiness for clinical use.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science (MS), Biotechnology, Master of Science (MS), Biotechnology at University of Wisconsin-MadisonWisconsin Lutheran High School
Github Skills (13)
data-science6
react5
javascript4
typescript4
mixing3
r-package3
graphical-user-interface2
bayesian2
git-addons2
version-control2
data-preprocessing1
user-interface1
preprocessing1
Programming languages (3)
Github contributions (5)
AquaticDataSciOpenSci/AquaticDataSciOpenSci.github.io
Apr 2021 - Nov 2022
Website for AEMON-J DSOS workshops
Contributions:1 review, 162 commits, 3 PRs in 1 year 6 months
data-science
mishafredmeyer/Baikal_sewage
Apr 2019 - Feb 2022
Contributions:39 pushes, 1 branch in 2 years 10 months
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