About Matt McCormick

Matt McCormick is a creative developer with a passion for AI technology, and over 15 years of experience in software. If you need a complex web application for your MVP, he’s made about 100 of those. Matt has also worked on at-scale applications passing millions of messages per day. He’s extremely passionate about the intersection of AI language models and human storytelling.

Core Skills

- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing
- Python
- Ruby
- JavaScript
- HTML5
- CSS/SASS
- Flask
- Ruby on Rails
- Bootstrap
- Coffeescript
- LangChain
- OpenAI
- Vector Databases
- Pinecone
- Full-Stack Web Development
- Web System Design
- RESTful API Development
- HTML5 Video
- CRM Systems
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- ActiveRecord
- Mongoid
- API Development
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Docker
- Dev Containers
- Linux / Mac / Windows
- Source Code Management
- Documentation
- npm
- Automation (workflow, data)
- Chat Interfaces
- VSCode
- Sublime Text
- nano
- Complex Web Applications

Experience

Throughout his career, Matt has held positions such as Senior Back-End Software Engineer, Full Stack Web Consultant, and CTO. His experience spans across different industries, and he has been instrumental in providing comprehensive web solutions to numerous clients. Scroll down for a full list of his professional experience.

Education

Matt holds a B.A. Degree in Computer Science & Music from Tufts University, where he honed his skills in programming, problem-solving, and creativity.

Interests

Outside of his professional accomplishments, Matt is passionate about improvisation, interactive storytelling, procedural generation, emergent narrative, game design, and performance. He is constantly exploring new ways to combine technology and creativity to push the boundaries of innovation.

Connect with Matt

Get in touch with Matt through email or connect with him on Twitter and GitHub.

If you’re interested in collaborating or want to learn more about Matt’s work, feel free to reach out through the contact form on his website.

Experience

Independent Game Developer / AI Engineer at Choice Rolls

New York, NY | January 2023 - Present

Description
  • Developed a fully interactive, text-based adventure game with AI-driven mechanics, currently in private beta.
  • Explored cutting-edge AI technologies such as OpenAI, vector databases, and embedding methods.
  • Implemented semantic memory using plaintext, JSON, and vectors to create deep, emergent storytelling experiences.
  • Demonstrated ongoing commitment to advancing technical skills and passion for blending creative writing with AI-driven gameplay.
  • Utilized technologies including Pinecone, Python, LangChain, and CRM systems.

Acting CTO at One Click Politics

New York, NY | June 2020 - January 2021

Description
  • Led hiring during COVID-19, overseeing a seamless back-end team transition.
  • Became the primary point of contact for critical technical matters, restoring the board's confidence in technical leadership.
  • Prioritized major client accounts and directed resource allocation in line with board requirements.
  • Managed a team of back-end developers and coordinated with the front-end development team.

Senior Back-End Software Engineer at One Click Politics

New York, NY | February 2018 - June 2020

Description
  • Developed major features such as Video Messaging and Legislator Search.
  • Integrated three APIs for CRM metadata synchronization.
  • Maintained the existing RabbitMQ messaging system (200,000+ requests per day).
  • Performed ongoing data imports, code review, and bug fixes.

Full Stack Web Consultant at Self-Employed

Los Angeles, CA | January 2014 - February 2018

Description
  • Worked with many companies on a contract basis, including NinjaThat, FolioHD, Philosophie LLC, Laurel & Wolf, and Betterific.

CTO / Web Developer at Swink.tv

Los Angeles, CA | June 2013 - January 2014

Description
  • Swink.tv is a browser-based video platform that allows parents and athletes to save, search and share their favorite youth sports memories.
  • Revamped user-facing front end of the pre-existing Swink.tv.
  • After working for months with unnecessarily complex legacy code, decided along with the CTO to rebuild a simplified product from the ground up.
  • Created a Rails API which could be consumed by an Ember.js front end.

Co-Founder at Spruceling

Philadelphia, PA | September 2012 - February 2013

Description
  • Spruceling was a children’s clothing company formed at DreamIt Startup Accelerator in Philadelphia by the same team that created The Whoot.
  • As a technical co-founder, collaborated to create the Spruceling site, which matched donors and recipients.
  • This involved full stack Rails development, data management (PostgreSQL), design of the user interface, and interfacing with the Stamps.com API.

Junior Software Engineer at Tech Limelight

Boston, MA | June 2010 - August 2012

Description
  • Tech Limelight was a startup that provided a platform for companies to showcase their products and services.
  • Developed the front end of the site using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
  • Developed the back end of the site using Ruby on Rails and PostgreSQL