Matthew Hester

Matthew Hester is a Senior Manager specializing in DevOps and Application Engineering at Universal Destinations & Experiences, where responsibilities include leading release activities and providing creative technical solutions. With prior experience as an IT Manager and Software Engineer, Matthew has played key roles in developing REST APIs and microservices, supporting DevOps teams, and mentoring peers. Prior positions at TEKsystems, Duke Energy Corporation, and Ally further enhanced Matthew's expertise in software development, project scoping, and agile methodologies. Educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University and additional studies at the University of Hull and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.