Matthew Vallance

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT MATTHEW VALLANCE

Ever since the age of six, when I first started dismantling anything I came across (particularly old electronics - looking back, I realize how dicey this could be!), I\'ve been trying to work out how they function. This fascination has continued into my day-to-day life, where I particularly enjoy learning new things, maintaining the attitude that no challenge is too big, and continually expanding my knowledge to take on bigger, better projects. In addition to my years of professional work experience, I have recently completed my bachelor\'s degree, during which I significantly expanded my knowledge and expertise in computer science.Here\'s what I have to offer…Highlights- Competent back-end developer able to tackle complex problems- Fulfilled various data-heavy projects involving PHP and MySQL- Bachelor’s in computer science with First-Class Honors (79%/A/3.8 GPA)- Achieved top marks in academic projects featuring exceptionally high-quality codeSkills- Back-end development- Docker containerization- OOP- Git/GitHub- AI prompt engineering (GitHub Copilot Pro: Claude Sonnet, Gemini, GPT)- Jira- AWSProgramming languages- Django- Python- MySQL- PHP- Java/KotlinVolunteering- Trained local residents in computing basics for 3+ years- Participated in a discussion session, successfully explaining the AI industry and addressing concerns of older adults (with more in the future)When not at work, I’m likely…- Walking- In the cinema- Listening to an audiobook - Playing the ukulele or learning the banjoBy keeping away from the computer in my free time, I’m able to dedicate myself to my work, leading to deeper focus, better problem-solving, and more creative solutions when tackling complex, technical challenges.