Software Platform Engineer

Matthew Ray

Backend and platform engineer focused on infrastructure, automation, internal tooling, and developer experience.

About

I have experience across backend systems, infrastructure, platform engineering, automation, and developer tooling. I am interested in building reliable systems that help engineers move faster, with an emphasis on maintainability, reliability, security, and practical engineering. My work sits across hands-on engineering, technical leadership, and organizational leadership.

Currently Working On

Experience

BNSF Railway logo

Software Platform Engineer

BNSF Railway is one of North America’s largest freight railroads, operating one of the continent’s most extensive transportation networks. The company plays a critical role in moving consumer goods, agricultural products, energy resources, and industrial materials throughout the United States. BNSF Railway is part of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the world’s largest holding companies.

  • Support and improve internal engineering platforms.
  • Build automation and tooling that improves developer workflows.
  • Contribute to infrastructure and platform reliability.
  • Work across platform engineering, automation, systems integration, and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve software delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Help create scalable and maintainable internal solutions.
Library of Code, Inc. logo

Executive Director & Chair of the Board

Library of Code, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals grow in software development, information technology, and related technical fields. Through educational resources, mentorship, community programs, and technology services, the organization works to make technical learning opportunities more accessible to learners at all stages of their journey.

  • Serve as Executive Director and Chair of the Board for Library of Code, Inc.
  • Lead organizational strategy, governance, operations, and long-term planning.
  • Continue contributing hands-on technical work through the Department of Information Technology.
  • Support infrastructure, systems administration, internal platforms, and technical planning.
  • Help oversee technical services, documentation, onboarding, and operational improvements.
  • Balance executive leadership responsibilities with practical engineering work.

Skills

Languages

  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • Go
  • Python
  • Java
  • C
  • Bash

Backend

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • NestJS
  • REST APIs
  • Automation Tooling

Platform & Infrastructure

  • Linux
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • OpenStack
  • systemd
  • DNS
  • NGINX
  • Apache
  • Caddy

Databases

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL / MariaDB
  • MongoDB
  • Redis

Identity & Security

  • Okta
  • Keycloak
  • SAML
  • OAuth2 / OIDC
  • MFA / SSO
  • x.509
  • SSH

Administration & SaaS

  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • GitLab
  • Atlassian

Education

Rollins College

Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) in Computer Science

Minor in Business Administration

Graduated May 2025