GPT-5 First Impressions
Early notes from using GPT-5 in Cursor: stricter user rules needed and performance tradeoffs between default and fast modes.
Software engineer, husband, and dog dad.
I'm Matthew Groff, a AI and web software engineer based in Orlando, FL. I work remotely, focusing on developing applications and crafting solutions for different industries. I lead the AI Capability at Umbrage, part of Bain & Company. I manage developers and data scientists. When I'm not working I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog, playing video games, and visiting the local Orlando attractions. My posts and opinions are my personal views and not those of my employer. Bain & Company does not endorse any content or opinions shared on this account.
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Work
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- Umbrage
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- Principal AI Engineer | AI Capability Lead
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- Umbrage
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- Director of Engineering
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- Accenture Digital Products (formally Intrepid)
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- Web Developer
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- Self-employed (Batakang)
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- Android Developer
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