Matthew Krakowiak

Mechanical Engineering at The University of Michigan

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Masters Bracket Petting App

Full-stack web app enabling users to select golfers and track performance with real-time scoring

Key Features

  • ▸Integrated ESPN API for live leaderboard updates
  • ▸Developed scoring algorithm based on real-time tournament standings
  • ▸Optimized UI updates to reflect live scoring changes
ReactNode.jsESPN APIReal-time Scoring

Experience

Experience

Player Service Associate

  • Provided high-level customer service to members and guests
  • Maintained and organized golf carts, bag drop, and staging areas
  • Ensured smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment

Honor Caddy

  • Assisted members during rounds, managing equipment and pace of play
  • Delivered professional service and was one of the youngest caddies to achieve Honor Caddy status

Software Development Intern

  • Architected a SAR satellite data ordering pipeline now in production, enabling contractors to define geographic watchboxes, place orders, and receive processed satellite imagery
  • Migrated and redesigned production database from MySQL to PostgreSQL with PostGIS extension to support geospatial watchbox data, order tracking, job status, and subscription management
  • Built automated Python pipeline scripts that trigger on orders, interact directly with satellite API endpoints, and handle SAR data file retrieval and processing
  • Developed three full-stack web applications in Next.js and React, including a customer ordering portal, internal job processing dashboard, and company homepage

Education

Academic Background

University of Michigan

University

University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Major: Mechanical Engineering

GPA: 3.88 / 4.0

Years: 2025 – 2029 (expected)

Detroit Catholic Central

High School

Detroit Catholic Central in Novi

GPA: 4.57

Years: 2021 – 2025

Activities

Involvement & Leadership

MRacing Chassis Subteam

Organization

MRacing Drivetrain Subteam

Member of student-led engineering and motorsports organization

Varsity Golf Team

Sport

Varsity Golf Team

4 year member of Detroit Catholic Central varsity golf team, won state championship 3 out of 4 years, had highest GPA on team.

Music

A Passion Since Childhood

Music has always been integral to my life. I have practiced every day and it is an essential part of my identity.

Piano

I have been playing piano since I was five years old and continue to play regularly. Growing up, I competed in piano competitions and spent countless hours in rehearsals, developing discipline and a deep appreciation for classical music and performance.

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Guitar

I have been playing guitar more recently and have absolutely fallen in love with it. Playing with friends and making music together has become my favorite pastime, and it's what I've been spending a lot of my time with now.

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