Matt Loera

About Me

Hello! I'm Matt Loera, a recent Computer Science graduate from Portland State University (Winter 2025).

I'm a software developer with a passion for building tools that are useful, accessible, and equitable. I believe technology should serve people — and I bring that lens to everything I build.

Outside of software, I'm active in community organizing and advocacy work in Portland, where I try to put those same values into practice.

I'm an avid biker and proud member of the Portland biking community. If you want to connect or collaborate, don't hesitate to reach out.

Skills

Programming Languages

C / C++
Python
JavaScript / TypeScript

Web & Frameworks

HTML / CSS
React
jQuery
PHP

Other

SQL
Git
UNIX
LaTeX

Projects

Bar Bible

Created to replace paper recipe books and scattered notes behind the bar, this touchscreen-optimized cocktail database gives staff immediate access to recipes during service. Features lightning-fast search, category filtering, and an admin panel for managing custom drinks and menu updates. Built specifically around real-world bar workflows using vanilla HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.

Website

Virtual Field Environments

A React-based website built for a university professor to bring virtual field trips to life. Students can move through a series of 3D scenes using an easy-to-use minimap, while teachers can build and edit these worlds with a simple editor — no coding needed.

Source

PDXplorer

A React-based website designed to help users navigate Portland. Visitors can enter a neighborhood or location to bring up a local map with points of interest, food recommendations, public transit options, and current weather conditions. Pulls live data from Google Maps, Yelp, TriMet, Biketown, and a weather API.

Source