I am a Full-Stack Web Developer with over 17 years of experience in delivering web applications and eCommerce platforms. I have a strong background in both frontend and backend technologies and have founded my own web development business to provide comprehensive solutions for clients. My journey in technology has been exciting, and I am passionate about creating efficient and reliable applications that meet complex business needs.

Matthew Ward

I am a Full-Stack Web Developer with over 17 years of experience in delivering web applications and eCommerce platforms. I have a strong background in both frontend and backend technologies and have founded my own web development business to provide comprehensive solutions for clients. My journey in technology has been exciting, and I am passionate about creating efficient and reliable applications that meet complex business needs.

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I am a Full-Stack Web Developer with over 17 years of experience in delivering web applications and eCommerce platforms. I have a strong background in both frontend and backend technologies and have founded my own web development business to provide comprehensive solutions for clients. My journey in technology has been exciting, and I am passionate about creating efficient and reliable applications that meet complex business needs.

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Work Experience

Director / Full-Stack Web Developer at MatDom Web Design
May 1, 2008 - Present
Designed and developed full-stack web applications using Django, PHP, and JavaScript. Built and customised eCommerce platforms, integrated payment gateways and third-party fulfilment systems, implemented Redis and Celery for asynchronous task processing, optimized relational database schemas, and managed Linux-based infrastructure using Docker.
Senior Pharmacy Technician at NHS Business Services Authority
October 1, 1999 - April 1, 2008
Involved in pharmaceutical coding using BNF, ATC, and SNOMED. Maintained prescription reimbursement databases and provided technical support for drug classification systems.
Pharmacy Technician at Royal Victoria Infirmary
September 1, 1997 - September 1, 1999
Prepared aseptic and non-sterile products while adhering to strict safety and regulatory standards.

Education

BSc Computer Science with Advanced Web Design at Goldsmiths, University Of London
September 1, 2000 - September 1, 2026

Qualifications

BSc Computer Science (Web and Mobile Development)
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Foundation Degree – Business Management
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Dip HE Applied Biology
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Services
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
PRINCE2 Framework (practical application)
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
BSc Computer Science (Web and Mobile Development)
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2026
NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Services
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Foundation Degree – Business Management
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
Dip HE Applied Biology
January 11, 2030 - January 26, 2026
BSc Computer Science (Web and Mobile Development)
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2026
Foundation Degree – Business Management
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Dip HE Applied Biology
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Services
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
PRINCE2 Framework (practical application)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Professional Services, Software & Internet
    paper Branshaws

    OpenCart eCommerce solutions with customized product page designs. Custom features included a redirection module that linked offline advertising to specific offers, allowing for accurate ROI measurement. Multi SKU assignment, custom free gift and discount module. Developed a tailored SKU management system to handle multiple SKUs within a single product record. Integrated a custom Google Shopping widget for quick product uploads. Uses server side Geolocation to deliver the correct website currency to users. Main languages used in this project HTML, CSS, JS and PHP.

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    paper BioMag Therapy

    This is a custom implementation using a purpose built custom template and features adn including amending or building liquid files to achieve this aim. All modules in this development were created and coded to remove the reliance on third party modules and the fees associated with them. Existing data and customers were imported from the previous platform (WordPress) into Shopify. Full integration with the fulfillment house and SEO tasks were also completed for this project. Full data migration of customer base from WordPress into Shopify. Custom software features used so the Shopify website was exactly the same as the WordPress version. Additional development including the overall UX, for example custom built software to display product listings as swiper on a mobile screen etc.

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    paper Cultural-Lens

    A custom built Django application using TailWind CSS for styling. This website has a custom built schedular so clients can book appointments directly through the website. The client can manage these appointments via a password accessible administration interface. Use Celery and Redis for notifications when appointments are created. Developed API endpoints using Django (and Django REST Framework where appropriate) to support customer and database interactions.oints for customer/ database interaction. Additional custom built CSM so teh client can manage their appointments.

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