Software Engineer experienced in developing performant, scalable web and mobile applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. Skilled in building maintainable front-end architectures, integrating APIs, and collaborating across DevOps and backend teams.

Matthew Russell Renfer

Software Engineer experienced in developing performant, scalable web and mobile applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. Skilled in building maintainable front-end architectures, integrating APIs, and collaborating across DevOps and backend teams.

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Software Engineer experienced in developing performant, scalable web and mobile applications using modern JavaScript frameworks. Skilled in building maintainable front-end architectures, integrating APIs, and collaborating across DevOps and backend teams.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Interface Engineer at Tactice Edge Solutions - Atlanta, GA
June 30, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Collaborated with DevOps and marketing departments to implement front-end and back-end web solutions. Implemented fresh content and customized functionality on company and client websites. Designed mock-ups to improve web application user experience and interface. Enhanced and regularly updated the university website to increase daily traffic. Implemented marketing and enrollment endeavors to attract prospective students. Collaborated interdepartmentally to develop new web functionality. Developed responsive, user-friendly interfaces for client websites and web applications. Maintained and enhanced soltech.net on WP Engine, including custom theme development and plugin integration. Collaborated closely with designers, marketers, and back-end developers to translate project requirements into effective UI solutions. Integrated third-party APIs and tools to extend functionality and streamline user experiences across platforms. Participated in agile workflows, providing input on UI/UX deci
Web Developer at Gardner-Webb University - NC
September 30, 2020 - September 3, 2025
Collaborated with DevOps and marketing departments to implement front-end and back-end web solutions. Implemented fresh content and customized functionality to numerous company and client websites. Designed mock-ups to improve web application user experience and interface. Enhanced and regularly updated gardner-webb.edu to increase daily traffic. Implemented marketing and enrollment endeavors to attract prospective students. Collaborated interdepartmentally to develop new web functionality.
Interface Engineer at Gardner-Webb University
September 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Front-end development and interface engineering; contributed to student-facing and internal web platforms; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable web solutions and improve user experience.
Front-end Web Developer at TACTIC EDGE SOLUTIONS
May 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Delivered modern, maintainable front-end web solutions; worked with designers and back-end developers to implement client projects and improve usability across platforms.
Interface Engineer at SolTech
June 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Led front-end development and UI engineering; created scalable components, integrated with back-end services, and collaborated with design teams to enhance user experiences.
Senior Web Developer at Soltech-Atlanta
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025
Built and optimized responsive React/Next.js applications used by thousands of users, improving load times and usability across multi-client platforms. Enhanced ship-time, performance, and search capabilities; implemented reusable component systems to standardize patterns and accelerate launches. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (design, marketing, backend) to deliver maintainable code and streamlined content workflows.
Senior Web Developer at Gardner-Webb University
December 1, 2015 - September 1, 2020
Led front-end development for university sites, modernizing web properties with scalable React/Next.js patterns. Worked with design, marketing, and backend teams to deliver performant, accessible features and improved content management workflows.
Staff Writer at Gardner-Webb University
June 1, 2014 - December 1, 2015
Wrote and edited content for quarterly alumni magazine, Gardner-Webb: The Magazine; supported university marketing with fresh, edited copy for various media; helped with feature implementations and copy needs for website updates.
Web Developer at Gardner-Webb University
November 1, 2010 - June 1, 2014
Developed and maintained gardner-webb.edu using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and WordPress; supported enrollment flows and site improvements.
Web Developer at Gardner-Webb University
October 1, 2009 - November 1, 2010
Built and maintained websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress; contributed to CMS-driven content initiatives.

Education

B.A. in Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
B.A. in Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Udemy Certificates in React, Web Development, WordPress, UI/UX Design at Udemy
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
B.A. in Professional Writing at The Modern React Bootcamp
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025

Qualifications

Udemy Certificate in React
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Udemy Certificate in Web Dev
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Udemy Certificate in WordPress
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Udemy Certificate in UI/UX Design
January 11, 2030 - September 3, 2025
Udemy React Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Udemy Web Development Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Udemy WordPress Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Udemy UI/UX Design Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
State-Level Certifications
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment