Matthew Scharr

Matthew Scharr is a seasoned software engineering leader currently serving as Senior Software Development Manager at AWS Elemental. He leads the engineering team behind MediaTailor, a service that enables server-side ad insertion and linear channel assembly for video streaming platforms. With over nine years at AWS, Matt has played a key role in scaling personalized ad experiences and supporting major live events like Thursday Night Football through his earlier work with Amazon Prime Video. His background spans software development and technical program management, with a strong focus on delivering reliable, high-scale media technology solutions.