Matt McKenna

Android at Square, Android GDE

Matt (he/him) is a Software engineer specializing in Android. He is passionate about people, podcasts and always learning. Currently he works on platforms at Square and enjoys well designed architecture and meaningful UIs. His journey into Android has been fueled by fostering open discussions with other engineers, a passion for helping others through technology, and many midnight espressos. After hours, Matt likes to convince his friends that boardgames are not dead.

Ready Layer One: Intro to the Model Context Protocol

Discover how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) connects AI to the real world. We'll explore the Model Context Protocol using the Kotlin SDK letting an Agent control Android devices with ADB! We’ll live code a new ADB tool and demo how AI Agents and the MCP can automate tedious device tasks, like setting up device permissions, streamlining your Android workflow. You’ll leave this talk understanding the Model Context Protocol, its Kotlin SDK, and be ready to build your own AI-driven integrations!