Matthew Williams

Experience

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  LSU College of Engineering

  Apr 2013 - May 2017

  Frame Technician/ Field Technician

  When my team received a notification about a telephone issue at a location on campus, we were the first to respond and figure out the issue. I learned valuable troubleshooting skills and some simple electrical engineering. Communication and teamwork played a huge part whether it was with a client, a superior, or a team member.* Exercised independence and good time management to complete trouble tickets keeping resolution rate about 88% at all times * Demonstrated leadership by training 9 new workers during my tenure* Practiced critical thinking to troubleshoot and consistently keep Full Resolution Time at or below standard Show less

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  Louisiana State University

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  Asst. Audio Engineer

  I was awarded a position as an assistant audio engineer and stage manager by LSU School of Music as a student worker for the Fall of 2014 and Spring of 2015. On days as a studio engineer, I assisted in the placement of microphones and the sound checks for the performances. I then spent the remainder of the performances operating the stage lighting and overlooking the recording of the cd copy of the performance. As a stage manager, I acted as a bridge of communication between the artists and the engineers by executing tasks such as cuing artists for entry and initiating set changes.* Exercising close attention to detail for high-quality recruiter ready recordings* Recording over 150 artists and recording 500 hr+ of recording.* Presenting a professional demeanor and appearance as an ambassador to LSU when communicating with artists Show less

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  Premiere Sound Service

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  Asst. Live Audio Engineer

  It was fast-paced and hectic at times, but also thrilling and fun. I learned how to conduct sound checks and configure mixers for performance. I even got to meet some minor celebrities.* Assisted with the operation of live sound mixers by Yamaha and other related technology * Performed sound checks accounting for feedback and pitch clarity* Performed in high-stress situations to complete 36 jobs logging over 175hrs of live engineering

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  The Emerge Center (formerly Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation)

  Aug 2016 - May 2017

  Speech/ Hearing Group Aide

  My time at Emerge as a group aide was a chance to experience humility and give back to those less fortunate than me. I aided the therapists with day to day tasks like singing and playing with the children and teaching them healthy social behavior. This helped me hone my skills as a mentor and communicator. I still use these same skills today as a father.* Engaged in meaningful social interactions with the patients and their families * Frequently assisted with administrative work when necessary Show less

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  Best Buy

  Jul 2017 - Jan 2020

  Smart Home Expert

  My time at best buy was amazing. They had great technology and a great team. Best Buy taught me a lot about communicating with lots of different personality types. Working with Best Buy also nurtured my abilities for leadership and competitiveness.* Drove results by leading the district in sales revenue for an entire quarter during FY 2017-18* Awarded an MVP plaque and pen by management for breaking $1.5 million in sales during the fiscal year 2017- 18* Collaborated with associates across 8 other departments totaling over 70 employees. * Adapted performance where needed and demonstrated willingness to learn and grow by increasing profit margin 200% during FY 2017-18 Show less

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  Flatiron School

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2022

  As a Flatiron team member, it has been a pleasure to help others on the path of career transformation. I engage my students in thoughtful dialogue using the Socratic method to help them achieve a solid comprehension of building full stack applications with technologies including Ruby On Rails, JavaScript, React, Redux, Heroku, and AWS. My team and I work hard together to help students truly feel the community support that Flatiron makes available for their students' success.* Build and deploy scalable applications with Ruby, Rails, SQL, Javascript, React, Redux, etc* Nurture the development of students using Socratic method to maximize learning potential* Collaborate with team members, offering and asking for assistance when needed to maximize student growth * Sufficiently document progress of students for a more wholistic approach to handling specific student needs* Conduct student project reviews to maximize success in future job search and interview processes Show less

  • Software Engineering Instructor

    Apr 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Technical Coach

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
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  G2

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Software Engineer I

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Jr. Software Engineer

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2023