Experience
A history of
taking ownership.
From research on a 40,000+ page digital archive and co-founding a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to shipping two production apps and managing a $200,000+ chapter budget — the common thread is initiative.
💼 Work Experience
Cornell University — BeyngLab / StudioLab
Undergraduate Research Assistant
- Own backend development for a 40,000+ page digital archive, building AI-assisted search and content-retrieval functionality
- Collaborate with a frontend developer and project lead to define interfaces, integrate features, and coordinate delivery
- Applied LLM-assisted workflows to restructure legacy HTML content, improving accessibility and long-term maintainability
Math Lab Online
Co-Founder
- Co-founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing free mathematics tutoring to high school students
- Developed partnerships with local National Honor Societies to implement a volunteer tutoring program
- Created outreach materials and recruitment processes to expand student and volunteer participation
Wegmans Food Markets
Cashier & Self Checkout Overseer
- Troubleshot checkout-system issues and assisted customers with digital payment and self-service interfaces
- Oversaw 12+ self-checkout stations, ensuring accurate transaction monitoring, error resolution, and security compliance
- Resolved transaction, payment, and equipment issues during high-volume shifts while maintaining efficient customer flow
🚀 Projects
MyTube — AWS Video Streaming Platform
Full Stack Developer
- Built a full-stack video-sharing platform using Next.js and TypeScript with uploads, playback, search, channels, comments, and reactions
- Engineered an event-driven AWS video pipeline using S3, MediaConvert, CloudFront, Cognito, EventBridge, and PostgreSQL on RDS
- Implemented S3 uploads, Cognito JWT auth, automated transcoding, CloudFront delivery, and PostgreSQL search
ForageAI — Cloud-Hosted AI Nutrition Platform
Full Stack Developer
- Built a multi-user AI nutrition platform with Next.js, TypeScript, Supabase, PostgreSQL, and Anthropic APIs for meal analysis
- Designed PostgreSQL schemas and REST API workflows for meal logging, nutrition analysis, user activity, and progress tracking
- Developed responsive React dashboards and data visualizations; containerized the application with Capacitor for reproducible deployment
Personal Portfolio — matthewgresock.com
Designer & Developer
- Designed and built a multi-page personal portfolio from scratch in pure HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript — no frameworks, no build tools
- Implemented custom animations including a letter-by-letter text scramble, magnetic button physics, looping marquee ticker, and IntersectionObserver scroll reveal
- Built a cohesive dark-theme design system using CSS custom properties, Space Grotesk/Inter/DM Mono typography, and a 12-column bento grid homepage layout
🏛️ Leadership & Organizations
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Gamma Theta Chapter
Treasurer
- Oversee chapter finances, cash flow, reimbursements, and vendor payments across a $200,000+ semester budget
- Built and monitored operating budgets for social, recruitment, housing, and member programming expenses
- Negotiated with vendors and coordinated event logistics, balancing cost, quality, scheduling, and chapter needs
Kappa Theta Pi — Cornell Chapter
President of Beta New Member Class
- Evaluated client-facing interfaces and proposed UI improvements to strengthen usability, navigation, and visual hierarchy
- Developed design recommendations with project teams for technology consulting engagements
- Applied software-development, product-design, and consulting principles through technical workshops and client engagements
Speech & Debate
Captain · Student Coach · Judge · Treasurer
- Directed weekly team practices, coordinating with team advisors to help prepare competitors for large tournaments
- Advanced to NCFL Nationals (2023–2025) and NYSFL State Championships (2022–2025); 6th place in New York State, Original Oratory (2025)
- Certified judge on the national circuit; evaluated and coached competitors at the local and national level
Webster Service Scholars
Founder & Treasurer
- Launched a student-led service organization, coordinating projects with Habitat for Humanity and local nonprofits
- Implemented online tools to schedule volunteers, track fundraising, and report project impact metrics
- Managed $1,000+ in budgets for service events and fundraisers, ensuring compliance with organizational policies
⭐ Activities & Service
Scouts BSA
Eagle Scout · Senior Patrol Leader · Junior Assistant Scoutmaster · Asst. Senior Patrol Leader
- Led a 50-member council contingent at the 2023 National Jamboree, coordinating logistics and leadership development
- Mentored younger scouts as JASM by teaching STEM-based merit badges and facilitating team-building exercises
- Oversaw weekly meetings and monthly outdoor programs, leveraging project management skills for troop-wide initiatives
Jazz Ensemble & Wind Ensemble
Lead Guitarist · Tuba Section Leader · Band Council President
- Organized and facilitated monthly Band Council meetings to plan performances and student outreach initiatives
- Mentored younger musicians, integrating recording software for practice analysis and growth
- Composed and co-arranged original jazz music; premiered piece for senior final concert
Lector, St. Joseph's Church
Youth Lector
- Delivered monthly readings to audiences of 300+, strengthening public speaking and presentation skills
- Organized fundraising initiatives in partnership with the Hope House of Penfield, raising support for local needs
- Trained and onboarded new lectors, building confidence in stage presence and delivery