Matthew Shaw

Experience

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  Paddington Arts

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2015

  Media Technician

  Duties included assisting teaching of the filming, music and drama sessions with the young people, office administration, database and switchboard management as well as editing with Final Cut Pro and creating an online magazine. Other tasks included managing the front of house and office, maintaining computer systems, database management, taking young people on residential trips, conducting security duties and writing reports to funders.Also assisting with many aspects of production handled in house including preparation and operation of cameras, lighting, sound recording, staging, archiving, editing, exporting to DVD and web as well as some pre-production such as booking travel, organizing shoots and research Show less

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  Adam&eveDDB

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Creative Technologist

  The main duties for this role included developing creative ideas and technical solutions for a range of high profile clients as well as researching trends and presenting the findings. The software projects worked on throughout this role included updating apps written in Objective-C and creating hardware prototypes controlled by a C program.

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2012 - now

  Freelance Technical Consultant

  Providing research materials, presentations, training and consultations for international clients. Creating content and advising on senior technical, managerial, and stakeholder issues. Tutoring in programming languages. Prompt engineering

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  Red Aware - Printing.com

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2014

  Mobile Developer

  Contracted to update and perform testing of a security focused iOS app written in Objective-C and to research how new technologies may be implemented in the design of a security system. Features implemented included secure log-in, local storage of passwords and UI improvements for new models of iPhone and versions of iOS

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  Sky

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Video On Demand Scheduler

  Part of the team responsible for adding new TV shows to on demand services. Duties included using the in house CMS to add and edit metadata, maintenance of schedule and availability spreadsheets created in Microsoft Excel.

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  Doppel (Team Turquoise Ltd)

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2015

  IOS Developer

  Duties for this role were centered around creating a prototype app in Objective-C as part of a Kickstarter campaign. Key features of the app included custom front-end UI elements, researching and using Bluetooth API’s to interface with hardware. Other duties included writing documentation for the app, setting up developer environments and advising on best practice for the apps future development.

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  Mapyx Limited

  Aug 2017 - Apr 2018

  Cross-Platform Mobile App Developer

  Performing updates and research to the Android and iOS apps as part of a dissertation project in conjunction with the University of Exeter. The development is conducted using C# and Xamarin to make UI updates as well continuous integration to work with newer mobile OS versions. Research is conducted into the benefits and design considerations of using cross-platform architecture to create apps and the benefits to developers and business.

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  Rubio Development Foundation

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

  Blockchain R&D and Cyber-Security Consultant

  The majority of my responsibility is centered around conducting Scientific research into Blockchain technologies, start-ups and trends; consulting on the day-to-day technical management and Cyber-Security for the organization, and also implementing technical solutions. I also share responsibility for recruiting and on-boarding new developers and business partners, recommending training programs for the team and assisting with developing the ongoing business strategy.

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  Sparta Global

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2021

  Technology Consultant

  Currently developing front and back end solutions for a client that provides custom e-commerce platforms for many of the worlds largest car manufactures. Technologies used include PHP, Magento, Vue.js, Node.js, SCSS, gulp and Jira. These solutions improved the usability and efficiency for client and back office users.Worked on a flagship project for a UK aerospace regulator. Full stack development included working on user stories to get the system ready for a national launch. The technologies used were C#, ASP.NET Core, azure, Razor and Azure.Developed a C# ASP.net web app for managing a database for course management. the Technologies and tools used included Entity Framework, Azure, SQL, TSQL, CSS, JQuery, Bootstrap, Web API, GIT, .NET MVC and REST. The work was conducted in an Agile environment with SOLID principles and Test Driven Development. Designed and developed an interactive JavaScript game from scratch. An educational quiz based around flags was used as the initial idea and was built using HTML, CSS and Bootstrap for the front end, with JavaScript and jQuery conducting the programming logic of the back end. The game implements features such as random number generators, audio and visual resources and use of Objects. As well as improving technical understanding and skills, project planning, choosing appropriate methodologies and presentation skills were all improved upon by this project. Show less

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  Rockar Tech

  Feb 2020 - Sept 2021

  Developer

  Main duties are to deliver new website features from user stories using PHP and Vue.js. Investigating and resolving critical bugs and troubleshooting client AWS issues. Other duties include version control using Git, refining ticket specifications, performing code reviews, and integrating third party tools and API’s.Sharing knowledge with other teams and converting existing architecture to microservices.

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  Adobe

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2022

  Technical Account Manager

  Responsible for managing the technical and business relationships for some of Adobe’s most important e-commerce clients. Delivering a range of responsive and proactive services designed to increase efficiency and improve engagement. Presenting and explaining technical concepts and research to a range of audiences. Improving internal processes as part of expanding the department.

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  Outlier AI

  Jan 2024 - now

  Coding Expert
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  IN4 Group

  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  Lead Technical Instructor - Software Engineering