I’m a senior mobile developer with over two decades of development experience and more than 14 years working across iOS and Android. Through my company, Baby Fat Ltd, I’ve worked with startups and large organisations, delivering projects that are scalable, well-architected, and built for maintainability. I’m hands-on with every aspect of development – from writing clean, testable code to managing CI/CD workflows – and I enjoy working in collaborative remote teams to solve real-world problems.

Matthew Cawley

I’m a senior mobile developer with over two decades of development experience and more than 14 years working across iOS and Android. Through my company, Baby Fat Ltd, I’ve worked with startups and large organisations, delivering projects that are scalable, well-architected, and built for maintainability. I’m hands-on with every aspect of development – from writing clean, testable code to managing CI/CD workflows – and I enjoy working in collaborative remote teams to solve real-world problems.

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I’m a senior mobile developer with over two decades of development experience and more than 14 years working across iOS and Android. Through my company, Baby Fat Ltd, I’ve worked with startups and large organisations, delivering projects that are scalable, well-architected, and built for maintainability. I’m hands-on with every aspect of development – from writing clean, testable code to managing CI/CD workflows – and
I enjoy working in collaborative remote teams to solve real-world problems.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

iOS Contractor at Jaguar Land Rover
July 20, 2024 - July 7, 2025
I worked on the mobile applications used for remote vehicle control. • Improved the modular frameworks by adding new functionality and improving stability. • Tracked down and resolved several critical performance issues. • Collaborated with the Android team to debug shared issues and align on cross-platform features. • Used GitLab pipelines to automate testing and streamline builds.
iOS Contractor at FanDuel
November 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Mobile Lead at Funky Pigeon
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022
Led the mobile team during a restructuring phase to stabilise and improve the product. • Delivered features across iOS and Android while improving the platform’s scalability. • Ensured high quality code with clear standards, test coverage, and automated CI/CD processes. • Worked closely with stakeholders and engineers to align priorities and improve delivery speed.
iOS and Android Contractor at CheckIt
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022
Delivered a Kotlin Multiplatform integration to expose shared business logic on iOS.
iOS and Android Contractor at Use Chalkboard
December 1, 2020 - June 1, 2021
Built SMS-based features using MVVM with full CI/CD and native unit testing.
iOS and Android Contractor at Baanx.com
July 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Led mobile efforts for a cryptocurrency banking app released to a global user base. Built the iOS application and full Node.js server stack including KYC integrations
iOS Contractor at Kettle & Keyboard
October 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Developed a time tracking iOS app with location-based check-ins.
iOS Contractor at Sentiance
July 1, 2017 - October 1, 2017
Implemented a telematics SDK supporting background driving analysis.
Android and iOS Contractor at Tyrell Systems
May 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
Developed control apps for smart home integration using DLNA and Niagara AX.
iOS Contractor at Radius Payment Solutions
September 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017
Built fleet management features including card and driver performance integration.
Android and iOS Contractor at Risk Technology
June 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Worked on OBD2-based telematics platform with BLE driver feedback integration.
Director / Developer at Baby Fat limited
May 1, 2014 - Present
My own software development company specialising in mobile development. • I run the business end-to-end and take on client projects covering the full development lifecycle – from initial scope and architecture through to release. • I've delivered a wide range of apps and backend systems for various industries, including fintech, retail, and event platforms. • Working independently or as part of larger distributed teams, I’ve consistently delivered high-quality solutions while keeping everything maintainable and easy to scale.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Salford
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2009
Foundation Degree in Internet Computing at University of Salford
September 1, 2003 - July 1, 2004

Qualifications

BSc Computer Science
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2009
FdSc Internet Computing
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2005

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Financial Services, Software & Internet, Transportation & Logistics

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