I am a Senior Technical Lead with over 20 years of experience specializing in web development, data acquisition, and system integration. I have a proven track record of delivering security-focused research and solutions for both Government and private sector clients. My expertise covers a broad range of technologies including programming languages like Python and Flutter, cloud services such as AWS and Azure, and database management with both relational and NoSQL databases. Throughout my career, I have taken on leadership roles driving complex projects from conception to delivery, including mobile app development, serverless architectures, and cybersecurity applications. I am passionate about continuous learning and development, frequently engaging with cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Outside of my technical work, I enjoy volunteering with local scouting organizations and coaching junior football teams.

Matthew K

I am a Senior Technical Lead with over 20 years of experience specializing in web development, data acquisition, and system integration. I have a proven track record of delivering security-focused research and solutions for both Government and private sector clients. My expertise covers a broad range of technologies including programming languages like Python and Flutter, cloud services such as AWS and Azure, and database management with both relational and NoSQL databases. Throughout my career, I have taken on leadership roles driving complex projects from conception to delivery, including mobile app development, serverless architectures, and cybersecurity applications. I am passionate about continuous learning and development, frequently engaging with cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Outside of my technical work, I enjoy volunteering with local scouting organizations and coaching junior football teams.

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I am a Senior Technical Lead with over 20 years of experience specializing in web development, data acquisition, and system integration. I have a proven track record of delivering security-focused research and solutions for both Government and private sector clients. My expertise covers a broad range of technologies including programming languages like Python and Flutter, cloud services such as AWS and Azure, and database management with both relational and NoSQL databases.

Throughout my career, I have taken on leadership roles driving complex projects from conception to delivery, including mobile app development, serverless architectures, and cybersecurity applications. I am passionate about continuous learning and development, frequently engaging with cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Outside of my technical work, I enjoy volunteering with local scouting organizations and coaching junior football teams.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Freelance
September 1, 2024 - Present
Engaged in cross-platform mobile app development, full-stack web development with a focus on WordPress and custom PHP/JavaScript code, and supported live sites requiring time-sensitive resolutions. Provided consultation services for entrepreneurs including review and deployment of AI-generated proof-of-concept applications. Developed responsive landing pages and service websites translating Figma designs and offering UI/UX recommendations. Managed web hosting, server configuration, migrations, SEO, and performance improvements across staging and production environments. Maintained daily customer engagement, led identification of work opportunities, and managed communication, estimation, and prioritization.
Solutions Architect: Software Lead at Global Audio/Visual Company
September 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Prototyped and built new mobile applications using Flutter for Android and iOS. Shared responsibility for serverless, microservice-based architecture decisions involving over 200 Python AWS Lambda functions deployed with Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. Configured and implemented AWS services including S3, Lambda, Secrets Manager, API Gateway, CloudFormation, SAM, DynamoDB, and integrated Google Firebase for messaging and authentication. Managed app build pipelines and automated deployment to Google and Apple app stores using Codemagic. Utilized SonarQube for code quality, Sentry, CloudWatch, and PagerDuty for monitoring and incident response. Coordinated external UI testing teams and managed project tasks using sprint methodologies and Shortcut story tracking. Participated in technical interviews for prospective team members.
Senior Consultant, Lead Developer at Helyx Secure Information Systems Ltd.
March 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Led software design and development on short- and long-term projects involving geospatial data integration with ArcGIS Enterprise. Acted as technical lead liaising with stakeholders to gather requirements and prototype solutions. Embedded within customer agile teams, supervised junior developers, and performed code reviews. Technologies included C# .NET MVC, JavaScript, SQL Server, and cloud deployments on Azure and AWS. Designed RESTful microservice architectures containerized with Docker and orchestrated via Swarm. Led open-source data mining, API interaction, and analytics using Java, Python, and Jupyter notebooks. Developed a polyglot-persistent data store solution involving PostgreSQL, Couchbase, and Neo4j. Implemented business process management with Alfresco Activiti using BPMN. Enforced continuous integration and delivery aligned with SCRUM methodologies.
Senior Capability Developer at Government Department
December 31, 2016 - August 28, 2025
Led development of Ruby on Rails and JavaScript web applications with MySQL databases. Acquired data from RESTful APIs and processed JSON/XML data with standalone Ruby and Python scripts and server-side PHP with XSLT. Conducted protocol analysis and security research focused on TCP/IP and HTTP. Gained experience in big data analytics utilizing Splunk and the ELK stack. Managed installation and support of open-source products including self-hosted GitLab and LAMP stack applications. Managed staff and contributed to software projects with focus on security best practices.
Software and Internet Developer at Government Department
May 31, 2013 - August 28, 2025
Produced software using Java, web services, and scripting languages. Automated browser UI testing with Selenium. Worked extensively in internet security, focusing on best practices and penetration testing for web applications. Designed and administered databases. Delivered software projects and trained staff on new software tools.
Software Engineer at Government Department
January 31, 2008 - August 28, 2025
Captured requirements and created UML models. Engaged with customers for quotations and software development aligned with needs. Applied project management and iterative software development methodologies. Documented project plans, progress, and requirements.
Web and Mobile Application Development Freelancer at Freelance
September 1, 2024 - Present
Develop cross-platform mobile apps for startups, focusing on building simulations and UI demos. Handle full-stack web development emphasizing WordPress and custom PHP/JavaScript code, often resolving time-sensitive live site issues. Provide consultation to entrepreneurs on new ventures, including AI-generated proof-of-concept apps using React/Vite, Flutter, and PHP. Design responsive landing pages from Figma designs with UI/UX recommendations, manage web hosting, server configuration, migrations, SEO, and performance improvements. Engage daily with customers to identify new work leads and effectively communicate priorities.
Solutions Architect: Software Lead at Global Audio/Visual Company
September 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Led prototyping and development of new mobile applications using Flutter for Android and iOS devices. Shared responsibility for serverless microservice-based architecture comprising over 200 AWS Lambda functions written in Python, deployed via Terraform with GitLab CI/CD. Configured AWS services including S3, Lambda, Secrets Manager, API Gateway, CloudFormation, SAM, DynamoDB, and integrated Google Firebase for cloud messaging and authentication. Managed app builds and automated deployments to Google and Apple stores via Codemagic. Improved code quality using Sonar and monitored incidents using Sentry, CloudWatch, and PagerDuty. Coordinated an external testing company for UI testing, managed agile sprints with Shortcut stories, and interviewed prospective hires.
Senior Consultant, Lead Developer at Helyx Secure Information Systems Ltd.
March 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Designed and developed software solutions often involving geospatial data and the ArcGIS Enterprise platform. Acted as technical lead liaising with stakeholders and users to gather requirements and build prototypes. Embedded as a contractor in agile teams, supervised and reviewed junior developers’ code, and recruited junior staff. Worked with C# .NET MVC, JavaScript, SQL Server, Azure, and AWS deployments. Led development of a multisource intelligence and analysis solution based on RESTful microservices, Docker containerization, and polyglot data stores including PostgreSQL, Couchbase, and Neo4j. Led data mining and report generation activities using Java, Python, and Jupyter. Utilized CI/CD and Scrum methodologies.
Senior Capability Developer at Government Department
December 31, 2016 - August 28, 2025
Lead developer for Ruby-on-Rails/JavaScript web applications backed by MySQL databases. Developed data acquisition solutions from RESTful APIs parsing JSON/XML, processed RSS feeds server-side with PHP and XSLT. Conducted protocol analysis focusing on TCP/IP and HTTP security themes. Engaged in big data analytics using Splunk and ELK stack. Installed and supported open-source software such as self-hosted GitLab and LAMP stack applications. Managed staff members and supported security-focused web application research and deployment.
Software and Internet Developer at Government Department
May 1, 2013 - August 28, 2025
Produced software using Java, web services, and scripting languages. Conducted browser-driven UI testing and interaction with Selenium. Focused on internet security, including best practices for web applications and penetration testing. Designed, administered, and interacted with databases. Delivered projects and provided training for staff in new software tools.
Software Engineer at Government Department
January 1, 2008 - August 28, 2025
Captured requirements and created UML models. Liaised with customers to provide quotations and developed software according to specifications. Applied project management and iterative software development processes, and documented project plans, progress, and requirements.
Freelance - Web and Mobile Application Development at Freelance
September 1, 2024 - Present
Delivered cross-platform mobile apps and full-stack web development with a focus on WordPress, custom PHP/JavaScript, and AI-generated proof-of-concept apps using React, Flutter, and PHP. Managed hosting, server configurations, migrations, SEO, and performance improvements. Provided daily customer engagement, lead identification, and project prioritisation.
Solutions Architect: Software Lead at Global Audio/Visual Company
September 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025
Led prototyping and development of mobile applications using Flutter, and shared responsibility for serverless microservice architecture composed of over 200 Python lambdas deployed via AWS and Terraform. Managed AWS service configurations including Lambda, API Gateway, and Secrets Manager, supported app builds and automated deployment to app stores. Implemented monitoring and incident response using Sonar, Sentry, CloudWatch, and PagerDuty. Conducted project management with SCRUM and fortnightly sprints, and engaged external testers.
Senior Consultant, Lead Developer at Helyx Secure Information Systems Ltd.
March 1, 2020 - August 28, 2025
Provided software design and development for short and long-term projects involving geospatial data and ArcGIS Enterprise. Acted as technical lead liaising with stakeholders and managing a team. Used C# .NET MVC, JavaScript, SQL Server, Azure/AWS deployments, Docker containerisation, and RESTful microservices. Led open-source data mining and analytics with Java, Python, and Jupyter, supporting polyglot-persistent databases including PostgreSQL, Couchbase, and Neo4j. Applied CI/CD, SCRUM, and BPMN process pipelines using Alfresco Activiti.
Senior Capability Developer at Government Department
December 31, 2016 - August 28, 2025
Led development of Ruby on Rails and JavaScript web applications with MySQL databases. Handled data acquisition from RESTful APIs with Ruby/Python scripting, TCP/IP and HTTP protocol analysis with security research emphasis, and big data analytics using Splunk and ELK stack. Managed open-source software installation including self-hosted GitLab and LAMP stack, and supervised staff.
Software and Internet Developer at Government Department
May 31, 2013 - August 28, 2025
Developed software using Java, web services, and scripting languages. Conducted browser-driven UI testing with Selenium, focused on internet security and best practices including penetration testing. Designed and administered databases and delivered project training.
Software Engineer at Government Department
January 31, 2008 - August 28, 2025
Captured requirements, created UML models, liaised with customers to provide quotations and software development per requirements, applied project management and iterative software processes, and documented project plans and progress.

Education

MSc Internet Computing at University of Surrey
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
BSc (Hons) Degree in Internet Computing at University of Exeter
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005
MSc Internet Computing at University of Surrey
September 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006
BSc (Hons) Degree in Internet Computing at University of Exeter
September 1, 2002 - June 30, 2005
MSc Internet Computing at University of Surrey
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
BSc (Hons) Degree in Internet Computing at University of Exeter
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2005

Qualifications

RedHat Certified Technician
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
RedHat Certified Technician
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025
RedHat Certified Technician
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods

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