Matt McFadden

Hey, I'm Matt

A jack of many trades with a primary focus on software and web development. Throughout all of this, my goal is to create an enjoyable and engaging user experience for all.

About Me

My name is Matthew McFadden and I am a 21 year old full-stack web developer and software developer based in Lexington, Kentucky. I am also a Senior at the University of Kentucky pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Information Communication Technology.

I am typically pretty busy, but you can usually find me working on Surrealist, completing school assignments, playing video games, or working on any of the numerous projects here on my website.

Highlighted Skills & Technologies

React
TypeScript
SurrealDB
Node.js
Rust
Python
Kotlin
HTML
CSS
Tailwind

Skills & Expertise

While not a complete list of everything I can do, this is what I do best.

Frontend Development

React Vue Sass HTML CSS Tailwind Astro

Social Media

YouTube Instagram TikTok X/Twitter Discord Twitch

Video Editing

Premiere Pro After Effects Final Cut Pro

Game Development

Godot Unity Unreal Engine .NET/C#

Business Systems & Ops

SSO Rippling Google Workspace M365 Notion Slack Automation

Desktop Apps

Tauri Rust .NET/C#

Backend Development

Node.js Java Kotlin TypeScript GraphQL SurrealDB MongoDB

Graphic Design

Vector Graphics Adobe Illustrator Affinity Designer

Generative AI

ScoutOS ChatGPT Claude Grok Gemini Cursor

Featured Projects

A selection of projects I have worked on and am proud of.

Surrealist

During my time at SurrealDB, I maintained and updated the Surrealist app, the ultimate SurrealDB IDE.

React Node.js SurrealDB
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Transago

I created a bill tracker app on top of SurrealDB for my family to use, allowing us to track our bills and expenses.

React SurrealDB
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Starlane Studios

I am a co-founder of Starlane Studios, a small group of developers working on a variety of passion projects.

Business Game Dev Website Dev
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Svantle

I am the founder of Svantle, a small organization that creates various different software projects, including Transago.

Marketing Business Systems
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Smash Wizards - TikTok

I built a social media following of over 200,000 people for Smash Wizards, a custom Minecraft server, creating my own niche in the process.

Viral Marketing Content Creation
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Rubicon Platform

I worked as an infrastructure engineer on the Rubicon Platform, an advanced server management platform designed for professional Minecraft servers.

GraphQL Kotlin Redis Docker
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Experience

My professional journey and educational background that shaped my expertise in software development.

Work Experience

Engineering Intern

SurrealDB

May 2025 - Present

I am actively working with the SurrealDB team on Surrealist, the ultimate SurrealDB IDE which allows you to execute queries, design your schemas, manage your cloud instances, and much more.

AWS React Tauri Rust TypeScript SurrealDB

Software Engineering Contractor

Professional Building Services

August 2023

Implemented audit functionality in the company’s internal software which keeps track employees, independent contractors, construction jobs, cash flow, and more.

React TypeScript MongoDB Node.js

Education

Bachelor of Science

University of Kentucky

August 2022 - Present

I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Information Communication Technology with a certificate in Artificical Intelligence and a minor in Business.

Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence Business IT

Emphasis of Business

Lexington Catholic High School

August 2018 - May 2022

I completed my high school education at Lexington Catholic High School, where I was able to take a variety of computer science and business courses.

Computer Science Web Design Business

Let's Work Together

I'm always interested in new opportunities and exciting projects. Whether you have a question or just want to say hello, I'll try my best to get back to you!