Denver, Colorado
Hi, I'm Matt.
I'm a software engineer and engineering manager in Denver. I've spent the last decade building marketplaces, consumer products, and polished web systems—usually where the product direction is still taking shape.
I've worked as a senior and staff-level engineer and as a player-coach engineering manager.
About
I started in business and marketing before moving into software, which is probably why I care as much about the user and the business as I do about the code.
I've since worked as both an engineering manager and a Staff-level IC, leading teams and taking on product areas that need a clear path forward.
Frontend and product engineering are where I'm deepest, and I also run Dark Square Bishop(opens in a new tab) for select client work.
Case studies
Writing
As Coding Gets Cheaper, Context Gets More Valuable
Jul 2026 · 10 min
AI has made execution dramatically faster, which is exactly why explicit written context matters more than ever. The answer isn't heavier PRDs — it's lightweight, living project intent that humans and AI can both act on.
From Client Problem to Open Source: Building a RETS Client in TypeScript
May 2026 · 6 min
How two very different MLS integrations led me to replace a legacy dependency with a narrow, modern TypeScript RETS client.
Optimizing SVGs for the best frontend performance
Jan 2024 · 2 min
Rendering SVGs incorrectly can hurt performance, increase memory usage, and inflate your JS bundle. Here are five takeaways from researching the best approach.
Outside work
When I'm not working, I'm usually making, fixing, flying, riding, cooking, or getting outside.
- Private pilot
- Snowboarding
- Camping & hiking
- Motorcycles
- Cooking & fitness
- Music production