Summary
Matthew Esch is a software developer blending mechanical and nuclear engineering with a strong passion for sustainable energy. As a Senior Associate Software Developer at MathWorks since 2019, he brings an interdisciplinary mindset to accelerate scientific and engineering workflows. He is self-taught in Python and pursues a CS MS from Georgia Tech, underscoring a bridge between theory and production-ready code. Based in Pittsburgh, he previously built customer-facing experience in instrument sales, demonstrating a practical, results-driven approach and strong cross-functional communication. His dual-degree background from Penn State—Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering—grounds his software work in real-world energy and physics problems, making him adept at turning complex requirements into reliable software solutions. Outside work, you can browse his GitHub at OhMesch to see the projects that showcase his programming growth and curiosity.
8 years of coding experience
Mechanical Engineering & Nuclear Engineering, 3.65/ 4.00, Mechanical Engineering & Nuclear Engineering, 3.65/ 4.00 at Penn State University
Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, 3.9, Master of Science - MS, Computer Science, 3.9 at Georgia Institute of Technology
English, Spanish