Summary
Matthew Shaver is a seasoned technology leader serving as Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of BrainGu, where he guides the development of SmoothGlue for regulated industries such as defense, finance, and healthcare. With over two decades in software engineering, he blends deep expertise in software development, cybersecurity, and systems engineering to deliver secure, high-quality solutions. Under his leadership, BrainGu emphasizes security-by-design and practical engineering to help teams navigate regulatory complexity while accelerating delivery. His career spans leadership and entrepreneurship—from managing development at KPMG to founding and growing tech-focused ventures—demonstrating a proven ability to translate complex requirements into reliable software. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he actively contributes to the tech community as a hands-on CTO/Co-Founder and advocate for innovation in development and cybersecurity.
9 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
General Education, General Education at Kingston University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science, Bachelor of Science, Computer Science at Grand Valley State University