Top Talent like Matthew are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Matthew Wright

Full-stack Engineer
Frontend Developer
Backend Engineer
San Jose, CA, US
Angular
Vue.js
Next.js
React
Javascript
.NET Framework
Python
Node.js
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full Stack Engineer
I’ve always been fascinated by technology and how things work. My curiosity led me to explore computers and programming at a young age, setting the foundation for my journey into software engineering. What excites me most about this field is the ability to solve complex problems and build tools that simplify lives. I thrive on the creativity involved in coding and the challenge of turning ideas into functional, scalable solutions. With expertise in React.js, Redux.js, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, .Net and Python. I specialize in building responsive, high-performance web applications. One of my proudest achievements was developing a task management system for a small team struggling with inefficiencies. By designing and implementing a user-friendly MERN stack solution, I helped them improve task completion time by 30% and reduce missed deadlines—reinforcing my passion for building impactful solutions. My long-term goal is to grow into a lead software engineer or architect, designing large-scale systems and mentoring the next generation of developers. I aspire to work on projects that drive meaningful change, whether by enhancing accessibility, improving sustainability, or solving real-world challenges through technology. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, playing soccer, and experimenting with new technologies through personal projects. I’m always eager to learn something new—whether it’s a coding technique, a new language, or a fresh perspective on problem-solving. Let’s connect and explore opportunities to build innovative solutions together!

Work History

Q

Senior Full Stack Engineer

QIT SoftwareNov 2023 - Nov 2024 • 1 yr 1 mo– Designed and developed scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, Express.js and Nest.js implementing RESTful architecture for efficient client-server communication. – Worked with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to design and manage databases, ensuring robust data storage solutions and efficient querying. – Improved the scalability and reliability of QIT’s cloud architecture by designing and migrating critical business applications to Azure App Services, Functions, and Logic Apps. – Implemented continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate testing and deployment processes. – Optimized performance of Next.js application by implementing Static Site Generation(SSG) and Server Side Rendering(SSR). – Enhanced application performance through caching strategies, lazy loading, and query optimization, reducing response times and server load. – Conducted comprehensive code reviews to uphold high coding standards and quality.
S

Full Stack Engineer

SiliconJul 2020 - Nov 2023 • 3 yrs 5 mos– Participated in ecommerce platform development using Angular for frontend, Node.js for backend, AWS for hosting and Git for version control. – Spearheaded codebase refactoring for Angular projects, improving maintainability, performance, and scalability. – Enhanced performance of Angular application by implementing Angular Universal for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and leveraging Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation for faster application load times. – Architected and built scalable and resilient applications using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda, resulting in significant improvement in system uptime. – Actively participated in team collaboration and project workflows using Jira for agile project management, Confluence for knowledge sharing, and Git/Bitbucket for version control, ensuring efficient teamwork and clear communication.
V

Full Stack Engineer

Vitek Technology LLCApr 2016 - Jul 2020 • 4 yrs 4 mos– Built scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs, ensuring robust performance and efficient data handling. – Developed Single Page Applications using Angular, Angular CLI, TypeScript, utilizing RxJS for state management. – Optimized Angular application performance by following best practices like lazy loading, change detection, efficient usage of observable etc. – Designed and implemented GraphQL APIs using Python and Graphene-Django. – Utilized Docker and Kubernetes to ensure high availability and scalibility of a microservices-based application. – Managed SQL and NoSQL databases efficiently by following indexing strategies and query optimization techniques. – Implemented distributed messaging systems using RabbitMQ. – Set up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
P

Frontend Developer

PathlightJun 2014 - Feb 2016 • 1 yr 9 mos– Built interactive and responsive, scalable applications using React JS, React Hooks, Redux, JavaScript (ES6/7), HTML, CSS. – Created reusable, efficient, and modular components to streamline development processes and maintain consistency across the application. – Participated in Agile development practices, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. – Ensured cross-browser and cross-device compatibility for seamless user experiences. – Utilized version control systems such as Git, bitbucket to manage code changes and collaborate with team members – Implemented test-driven development by writing unit testing using Jest and end-to-end testing using cypress. – Worked closely with back-end developers to integrate RESTful APIs and services into the front-end applications.

Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer ScienceMar 2010 - May 2014

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Full Stack Engineer
I’ve always been fascinated by technology and how things work. My curiosity led me to explore computers and programming at a young age, setting the foundation for my journey into software engineering. What excites me most about this field is the ability to solve complex problems and build tools that simplify lives. I thrive on the creativity involved in coding and the challenge of turning ideas into functional, scalable solutions. With expertise in React.js, Redux.js, Angular, Vue.js, Node.js, .Net and Python. I specialize in building responsive, high-performance web applications. One of my proudest achievements was developing a task management system for a small team struggling with inefficiencies. By designing and implementing a user-friendly MERN stack solution, I helped them improve task completion time by 30% and reduce missed deadlines—reinforcing my passion for building impactful solutions. My long-term goal is to grow into a lead software engineer or architect, designing large-scale systems and mentoring the next generation of developers. I aspire to work on projects that drive meaningful change, whether by enhancing accessibility, improving sustainability, or solving real-world challenges through technology. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, playing soccer, and experimenting with new technologies through personal projects. I’m always eager to learn something new—whether it’s a coding technique, a new language, or a fresh perspective on problem-solving. Let’s connect and explore opportunities to build innovative solutions together!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Matthew are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Matthew Wright

Full-stack Engineer
Frontend Developer
Backend Engineer
San Jose, CA, US
Angular
Vue.js
Next.js
React
Javascript
.NET Framework
Python
Node.js
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

Q

Senior Full Stack Engineer

QIT SoftwareNov 2023 - Nov 2024 • 1 yr 1 mo– Designed and developed scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, Express.js and Nest.js implementing RESTful architecture for efficient client-server communication. – Worked with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to design and manage databases, ensuring robust data storage solutions and efficient querying. – Improved the scalability and reliability of QIT’s cloud architecture by designing and migrating critical business applications to Azure App Services, Functions, and Logic Apps. – Implemented continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate testing and deployment processes. – Optimized performance of Next.js application by implementing Static Site Generation(SSG) and Server Side Rendering(SSR). – Enhanced application performance through caching strategies, lazy loading, and query optimization, reducing response times and server load. – Conducted comprehensive code reviews to uphold high coding standards and quality.
S

Full Stack Engineer

SiliconJul 2020 - Nov 2023 • 3 yrs 5 mos– Participated in ecommerce platform development using Angular for frontend, Node.js for backend, AWS for hosting and Git for version control. – Spearheaded codebase refactoring for Angular projects, improving maintainability, performance, and scalability. – Enhanced performance of Angular application by implementing Angular Universal for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and leveraging Ahead-of-Time (AOT) compilation for faster application load times. – Architected and built scalable and resilient applications using AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda, resulting in significant improvement in system uptime. – Actively participated in team collaboration and project workflows using Jira for agile project management, Confluence for knowledge sharing, and Git/Bitbucket for version control, ensuring efficient teamwork and clear communication.
V

Full Stack Engineer

Vitek Technology LLCApr 2016 - Jul 2020 • 4 yrs 4 mos– Built scalable backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs, ensuring robust performance and efficient data handling. – Developed Single Page Applications using Angular, Angular CLI, TypeScript, utilizing RxJS for state management. – Optimized Angular application performance by following best practices like lazy loading, change detection, efficient usage of observable etc. – Designed and implemented GraphQL APIs using Python and Graphene-Django. – Utilized Docker and Kubernetes to ensure high availability and scalibility of a microservices-based application. – Managed SQL and NoSQL databases efficiently by following indexing strategies and query optimization techniques. – Implemented distributed messaging systems using RabbitMQ. – Set up CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
P

Frontend Developer

PathlightJun 2014 - Feb 2016 • 1 yr 9 mos– Built interactive and responsive, scalable applications using React JS, React Hooks, Redux, JavaScript (ES6/7), HTML, CSS. – Created reusable, efficient, and modular components to streamline development processes and maintain consistency across the application. – Participated in Agile development practices, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives. – Ensured cross-browser and cross-device compatibility for seamless user experiences. – Utilized version control systems such as Git, bitbucket to manage code changes and collaborate with team members – Implemented test-driven development by writing unit testing using Jest and end-to-end testing using cypress. – Worked closely with back-end developers to integrate RESTful APIs and services into the front-end applications.

Education

San Jose State University

Bachelor's Degree, Computer ScienceMar 2010 - May 2014

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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