About Matthew Clendening
Technical Leader & Consultant with 28+ Years in .NET, C++, and Cloud Architecture
About Matthew
I am a seasoned software engineer and technical leader with 28+ years of deep experience in .NET, C++, and modern application development. I bring a strong foundation in C#, C++, and object-oriented design—combined with hands-on expertise building robust desktop, web, and cloud applications using ASP.NET Core, WPF, TypeScript, Azure, and AWS.
My career spans the full development lifecycle—from architecting scalable APIs and intuitive UIs to modernizing complex legacy systems. I've worked extensively in aerospace software and mission planning systems for DOD aviators, including route performance modules, weather integration systems, and custom flight performance models for JMPS. My background includes leading C++/.NET teams, mentoring developers, and shaping technical direction across organizations.
Most recently, I designed and implemented a cloud-based usage tracking platform using ASP.NET Core and Azure. This system provides advanced analytics on product adoption and user behavior—driving data-informed product strategy and business decisions. I'm also pioneering AI spec-driven development practices to accelerate design, documentation, and implementation alignment across projects.
Currently, I'm building Prism, an enterprise licensing platform, to demonstrate my architectural thinking and tackle the complex challenges of multi-tenant licensing, sub-25ms validation performance, and self-service customer portals. This project showcases my ability to handle the full spectrum of modern software development: architecture design, technology selection, cloud-native implementation, and operational concerns.
Whether through technical leadership or consulting engagements, I'm known for rapidly adopting new technologies, leading teams to deliver pragmatic solutions, and bridging the gap between technical excellence and business outcomes. I bring direct expertise, clear communication, and a proven track record of solving hard problems across desktop, web, cloud, and aerospace domains.
My Mission
I drive end-to-end delivery of software products that solve real-world problems through technical leadership, hands-on architecture, and pragmatic solutions. Whether leading development teams or consulting with clients, my focus is on building scalable, maintainable systems that deliver business value.
What Drives My Work
I'm passionate about solving hard technical problems and helping teams build better software. From aerospace mission planning systems to cloud-based analytics platforms, I thrive on challenges that require deep technical expertise and innovative thinking. Building Prism demonstrates my ability to create production-grade systems from scratch—the same rigor I bring to leading development teams and consulting engagements.
My Core Values
Technical Excellence
I hold myself to the highest standards of code quality, architecture, and engineering practices.
Client Success
Your success is my success. I design solutions around your needs, not my preferences.
Innovation
I embrace modern technologies and best practices to deliver competitive advantages.
Transparency
Clear communication, honest assessments, and well-documented decisions build trust and partnerships.
What Sets Me Apart
I'm not just a consultant. I'm an engineer who builds products and solves real problems.
Product Builder + Consultant
I don't just advise—I build. The Prism licensing platform demonstrates my ability to create production-grade software products. When I consult, I bring real-world product development experience, not just theory.
Direct Access, No Middlemen
No sales teams or project managers between you and the engineer. I write code daily and stay current with the latest technologies. You work directly with a senior engineer who understands your technical challenges deeply.
Hands-On Implementation
I roll up my sleeves and write production code. I don't just provide recommendations and walk away—I implement, test, deploy, and support. I'm invested in the success of what we build together.
Commitment to Modern Best Practices
I leverage modern languages, frameworks, cloud platforms, and proven architectural patterns to build applications with the latest best practices—ensuring long-term maintainability and competitive performance.
Focus on Long-term Maintainability & Performance
I design for the long haul. Clean architecture, comprehensive testing, thorough documentation, and performance optimization from day one. Your codebase won't become technical debt—it becomes an asset.
Business-Outcome Focused
I optimize for business value, not billable hours. Every architectural decision, every line of code, every technology choice is made with your business goals in mind. I'm a partner in your success, not just a service provider.
My Approach
How I work with clients to deliver exceptional results.
Client-Centric
Your needs drive my solutions. I start by deeply understanding your business goals, technical constraints, and user requirements. Every solution is tailored to solve your specific problems, not force-fit to my favorite technologies.
Transparency
Clear communication at every step. I document architectural decisions, explain trade-offs, and provide honest assessments. You'll always know what I'm building, why I'm building it, and what it will take to get there.
Quality-Focused
Code quality, testing, and performance optimization are non-negotiable. I write clean, well-tested code with comprehensive documentation. My solutions are built to be maintained by your team long after I'm gone.
Results-Driven
Business outcomes over billable hours. I measure success by your ability to ship features faster, scale to more users, and reduce operational costs. If it doesn't deliver measurable value to your business, I won't build it.