My name is Matt Poegel. I am a senior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY as a dual Mathematics and Computer Science major. My current interests are focused on data analysis. I enjoy the cross between the mathematics, computer algorithms, and problem solving. Having some experience in this area has peaked my interest and driven me to explore as much as I can in my own time, outside of classes.

My contact information can be found on my resume.

Work Experience

Software Engineering Intern

• created a monitoring platform for a large, scalable internet application using open source libraries

Software Intern

• executed and edited test procedures for components of navigation software for military aircraft
• responsible for running a formal government witnessed test for a product release
• worked with Team Foundation Server, Surround SCM, Test Track Pro, and Rational DOORS

GIS Engineering Intern

• traveled to customer locations and collected GPS data for curb boxes, main valves, and fire hydrants in Nashua, NH with a Trimble unit
• part of a multi-million dollar investment to upgrade the computer database with a 21st century Geographic Information System

Programming Skills

Languages I have experience in:

• C/C++
• Python 2/3 (although I prefer 3)
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery
• Matlab, R
• Arduino

Frameworks & Libraries:

• Meteor
• Jekyll
• D3.js

Software:

• Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote
• Team Foundation Server
• Surround SCM
• Test Track Pro
• Rational DOORS
• Git

Other Activities

Rensselaer Hackathon Organization

President. (2015-2016). I am officially the second president of the Rensselaer Hackathon Organization. I am very excited to lead the club and help our members win hackathons.

Hacks out of Hat Chair. (2014-2015). I was the lead organizer for a smaller hackathon at RPI, Hacks out of Hat. At Hacks out of a Hat, hackers receive a random app idea from the hat, which I built at HackRU.

HackRPI

Director of Hospitality. (2015). I am the current Director of Hospitality for HackRPI 2015. I am in charge of the food, official HackRPI merchandise, interaction/correspondance with the hackers, and day-of activities. Of course, I continually work on the Status Board.

HackRPI Organizer. (2014). I was one of the main organizers of HackRPI 2014. This was RPI’s very first hackathon and it was completely student organized. I helped with what I could leading up to the event, and largely helped with the day-of organization. My biggest contribution was (and continues to be), Status Board.

Pi Mu Epsilon, NY Kappa Chapter

Member. (2015 - Present). Member of the Mathematical Honorary Society, PME, NY Kappa Chapter, at RPI.

Computer Science Club

Member. (2014 - Present). The CS club is a general computer science club that links together all of the computer science related clubs on campus. It also organizes outreach to the local community.