Matt Reynolds
Verified Expert in Engineering
Full-stack Developer
Manchester, United Kingdom
Toptal member since November 16, 2022
Matt is a seasoned full-stack software engineer with nearly 10 years of experience in web development, most recently with a successful eCommerce startup. He specializes in Next.js, React, and React Native web, mobile, and TV apps. Matt has also worked with major global media companies on APIs and database integrations for SaaS applications.
Portfolio
Experience
- Websites - 8 years
- React - 4 years
- TypeScript - 3 years
- React Native - 3 years
- APIs - 3 years
- App UI - 3 years
- Next.js - 3 years
- NestJS - 2 years
Availability
Preferred Environment
MacOS, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Slack
The most amazing...
...application I've built was a TV app deployed on smart TV, Amazon, and Apple devices used to demo agency work at international media trade shows.
Work Experience
Software Engineer
Qogita
- Increased customer engagement and sign-up in US, UK, and EU markets as part of a small team dedicated to business growth.
- Became instrumental in implementing initial and ongoing SEO for the site, including but not limited to SEO-friendly URL enhancements, sitewide canonical links and meta tags, global navigation enhancements, and breadcrumbs.
- Contributed to the design system of components used across web products and published packages of shareable assets and types as GitHub npm packages.
- Maintained and updated a Next.js website, the primary entry point for global buyers on a major eCommerce platform.
- Led and contributed to product design sessions regularly to refine and analyze new features and products on the site.
- Researched and tested new systems to implement improved search technology on the website using Algolia, Meilisearch, and Typesense.
- Worked on an Agile team, releasing regular, iterative updates to the website using TDD principles and engaging in code reviews for other developers.
Web Developer
Self-employed
- Hosted, deployed, and maintained websites for small businesses using an evolving set of tools and architectures, most recently using predominantly headless CMS coupled with a Next.js/React-based front-end deployed to Netlify or Vercel.
- Implemented custom solutions for CMS and the back end to customer specifications using Strapi and KeystoneJS.
- Provided clients with a seamless development experience from start to finish by combining a knowledge of design best practices and functional programming skills.
- Developed an improved workflow for modern WordPress websites for various clients in the real estate, retail, and property development spaces.
Head of FX Academy
FX Digital
- Developed training paths for new junior developers to ensure alignment of abilities and roles within project teams.
- Created and maintained the company website, refactored code, and dealt with bugs regularly.
- Led a small team of developers focused on producing a video streaming connected TV app to use as a demo tool for international trade shows.
Software Engineer
FX Digital
- Led a team on a high-profile, tight-deadline project for the Royal Shakespeare Company for a virtual theater performance streamed during the pandemic.
- Created an admin panel and associated design system in React and Storybook to be used by clients and the internal admin.
- Contributed to developing a SaaS video streaming back end built using microservices and an event stream database.
- Led a small team of developers focused on producing a video streaming connected TV app to use as a demo tool for international trade shows.
Experience
Website and Customized CMS for a High-end Real Estate Agency
http://www.lake-property.co.ukeCommerce Site for Global Startup
https://qogita.comI was in charge of implementing new features, reviewing code from other developers, contributing to architectural decisions, and regular maintenance and improvement of the codebase.
Website for an International Finance Company
https://www.livingbridge.com/Brochure Site for a Global Medical Company
https://excerptamedica.comOnline Ticketing Website and Livestreaming Portal for the Royal Shakespeare Company
https://fxdigital.uk/our-work/dream-online/I led a team of three developers driving the ticketing site with a major focus on accessibility, incorporating features like high contrast mode and image and animation removal for visually impaired users.
Online Presence for a Small Retail Business
Education
Master's Degree in Marine Science
University of Bournemouth - Bournemouth, UK
Bachelor's Degree in Marine Science
University of Southampton - Southampton, UK
Skills
Libraries/APIs
React, REST APIs, React Hook Form, Node.js, React Query
Tools
Git, Adobe Photoshop, Slack, Figma, Retool
Languages
JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Python, GraphQL, SQL
Frameworks
Next.js, Tailwind CSS, React Native, NestJS, Jest, Material UI
Paradigms
Responsive Web Design (RWD), Web Architecture, Management
Platforms
MacOS, Visual Studio Code (VS Code), Netlify, Firebase, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker
Storage
MongoDB, PostgreSQL
Other
App UI, Websites, Front-end, Web Development, Front-end Development, APIs, Storybook, User Interface (UI), eCommerce, Front-end Architecture, Architecture, Strapi, User Experience (UX), Full-stack, Solution Architecture, Server-side Rendering (SSR), Full-stack Development, Lottie, Plugins, Single Sign-on (SSO), Google Sign-in
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