Matthew Finnegan
Software Engineer and Student
Computer Science student at UMass Amherst and former software engineering intern at Arista Networks.
Matthew Finnegan
Computer Science Student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
About Me
I like working across different layers of software, from operating systems and hardware interfaces to interactive applications. That has led me toward systems programming, robotics, and games.
I’m still exploring where I want to specialize, and I want room to follow interesting problems rather than choose one area too early.
Languages
Python, C/C++
Tools & Platforms
Git, Linux, Xcode
Education
B.S. Computer Science, UMass Amherst
Current Project
Golf game driven by Apple Watch motion data
Resume
Languages
- Python
- C/C++
Contact Information
- Boston, MA
- mattjfinnegan@gmail.com
- linkedin.com/in/matthew-finnegan1/
Work Experience
Software Engineering Intern
Arista Networks
- Designed and implemented a new SONiC linecard monitoring daemon for modular chassis systems, combining GPIO readings and power-on self-test (POST) results to determine and track linecard state
- Debugged software-hardware interactions on devices under test (DUTs), added 40+ unit tests, and carried the feature through product-level validation, documentation, and code review
Digital Forensics Intern
Summer 2025
Computer Crime Unit - District Attorney's Office Salem, MA
- Analyzed digital evidence, including mobile device data extraction using industry forensic tools (e.g Cellebrite, GrayKey)
- Documented investigative workflows, strengthening understanding of digital evidence handling and chain of custody
Shift Lead
May 2021 - August 2025
Hodgies Ice Cream - Amesbury, MA
- Trained new staff while overseeing grill operations and ice cream production
- Developed leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced setting
Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Expected 2027
University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Cumulative GPA: 3.85, Dean's List all semesters
- Relevant Coursework: Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Architecture, Reverse Engineering
St. John's Preparatory School
September 2016 - May 2023
- Cumulative GPA: 4.39
- Captain of Robotics Team
