Matt Saffert

Hello! My name is Matt Saffert. I currently live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan where I work remotely as a software engineer for JBT Automated Systems. In that position, I design, develop, test, and deploy software for fleets of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) used in factory, warehouse, and hospital environments. Before that, I attended the University of Minnesota where I graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. I'm a Minnesota native but have moved to the east coast to fullfill my childhood dream of living in New York City and to pursue a career as a software engineer. I've been coding since high school, but I was interested in computers long before then. Initially, when I started coding, I was infatuated with how much programming was like solving a puzzle. The puzzle-solving aspect still draws me to software engineering, but as I've learned more about computers and their potential, I've become more interested in the idea of inventing new technology—creating something that can benefit the world.

When I'm not coding, I'm probably outside. I love hiking, skiing, playing golf, fishing, running, and just about anything else if it involves being outside. I'm also an avid traveller--in 2024 I visited Greece, Nicaragua, Hawaii, and camped in all 5 of Utah's National Parks.

I have experience with a wide range of programming languages and tools, and I'm always happy to try new things and learn whatever tools are the best to get any job done.

• Languages: Python, JavaScript, C#, Dart, HTML/CSS
• Frameworks: Django, React, Flutter, .NET
• Databases: Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL
• Tools: Git, Postman, Jira, Docker, AWS, Visio
• Operating Systems: Windows/Windows Server, Linux, MacOS

I love leveraging my software engineering skills to bring a variety of creative projects to life—ranging from mobile applications and websites to APIs and productivity tools. Each project is an opportunity to explore new technologies, solve complex challenges, and develop scalable, user-centric solutions that make everyday tasks more efficient.

Point It Out App

Point It Out is a mobile application that monitors users' locations and sends them a notification when they are near famous or historically significant locations. It allows users to view pictures, read descriptions, and get directions for nearby points of interest. I developed a Django REST Framework API backend to power the app, leveraging a PostgreSQL database hosted on AWS RDS. The REST API is hosted on Amazon Web Service's Elastic Beanstalk. The app was developed with a Flutter frontend which allows for a single codebase for mobile devices running both iOS and Android.

WheresTheWeatherLike.com

Website that allows users to discover worldwide vacation destinations that match their inputted weather for the time of year they choose. The website is a dynamic, cross device responsive website implemented using React, following modern UI/UX principles and state management for seamless user interactions. The website is hosted on AWS Amplify, leveraging its CI/CD pipeline for auto builds and deployments.

SQL Script Generator

My job at JBT Automated Systems required large SQL scripts to be written to insert, update, delete, or select data from databases. In order to simplify this tedious and time intensive task, I developed a python application to pull in data from an Excel workbook that is intended to be manipulated in the database and the correct SQL scripts are automatically generated. Features an intuitive GUI to guide users through the program's modes. I utilized pandas DataFrames to store and manipulate data from Excel.

Stopwatch Job App

This application lets users create tasks with built-in stopwatches, so they can easily track the time spent on different activities. It features token authentication for secure account creation, login, profile management, and edits. The backend, built with Django, provides full CRUD operations that integrate smoothly with the Flutter frontend.