Matt Kearl

Matt Kearl is an Associate Professor of Software Engineering in the Department of Computing at Utah Tech University. He has been teaching at Utah Tech since Fall 2008 after a 13-year career in private-sector IT and web development, including founding ventures like stgnews.com.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Information Systems (A.B.D.) from Dakota State University (Specialization: Information Assurance)
• Master of Science in Information Systems from Dakota State University (Specialization: E-Commerce, Summa Cum Laude, 2010)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technologies from Dixie State University (Specialization: Visual Technologies, 2007)

Dr. Kearl's research and teaching expertise spans Software Engineering, Web Development, SEO, Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, and Information Systems. His industry experience bridges academic theory with practical applications in e-commerce and visual technologies, reflected in courses covering UX, IT, and software engineering fundamentals.

He actively mentors students through classroom instruction across 30+ computing courses while maintaining strong industry connections. His entrepreneurial background informs real-world project guidance, though specific thesis advisees and research grants are not documented in available materials.

Outside academia, Kearl shares his astrophotography freely online and engages in outdoor pursuits including mountain biking, scuba diving, and rock crawling. He resides in Washington, Utah with his wife and four children, maintaining active social media presence to connect with students.