Matt Frey

Thrive Creative Ltd.

• Implement solutions within event-driven architectures to optimize system performance and scalability
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver efficient, high-quality, and maintainable software
• Develop supporting SDKs and APIs to ensure seamless integration and extensibility

Technologies: TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Nest.js, Node.js, GraphQL, Docker, MySQL, PostgreSQL

Last Pixel Digital | Remote, Canada

• Act as fractional Lead Engineer for startups and rural municipalities, providing end-to-end technical leadership and architectural oversight for mission-critical applications
• Engineer scalable backend architectures using PHP and Laravel, ensuring technical roadmaps align with client business objectives and market demands
• Direct the full SDLC for diverse client portfolios, bridging the gap between branding/strategy and technical execution to drive measurable user growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into seamless, user-centric digital products

Key Skills: System Architecture, SDLC, Stakeholder Management, Technical Roadmapping, Cloud Strategy, CI/CD

Harvest Builders / Do Not Apply

• Implemented Docker-based onboarding, reducing new developer setup time from one day to under an hour
• Integrated database schema management tool for stable releases and consistent environments
• Documented architecture decisions and system functionality to improve knowledge sharing
• Developed application features and contributed to overall product development

Technologies: Java, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, Vue.js, Nuxt, Node.js, Docker, GitHub Actions, Firebase, Linux

Global Software Solutions

• Developed multi-tenant application, designing wireframes, ERD diagrams, and UML diagrams for feature workflows
• Led CI/CD pipeline implementation and promoted Test-Driven Development practices
• Gathered client requirements and organized them into epics, stories, and tasks for development
• Mentored team members on technical solutions and best practices
• Built form-building engine enabling customizable organizational forms

Technologies: PostgreSQL, Vue, Laravel, Flutter, PHP, Docker, GitHub Actions, GCP

CaptiveSimple

• Built early-stage MVP to streamline captive insurance process for corporations
• Scaffolded application with Vue/Inertia and Laravel framework using Test-Driven Development
• Implemented CI/CD pipeline for automated testing and deployment
• Designed and implemented mockups for product features

Technologies: Vue/Inertia, Laravel, PostgreSQL, Tailwind CSS, GitHub Actions

Field Safe Solutions

• Collaborated on new feature development and legacy product maintenance
• Created comprehensive API documentation for internal and external use
• Facilitated Scrum rituals and trained team on Scrum methodology
• Served as interim team lead and mentored junior developers
• Documented processes and created onboarding scripts to enhance developer onboarding

Technologies: PostgreSQL, Vue, Laravel, Java, PHP, Docker, GitHub Actions, AWS

Lighthouse Labs

• Guided students through technical solutions and final project ideation
• Provided additional instruction on software development concepts, architecture, and best practices
• Pair programmed with students to help develop their solutions
• Offered career guidance, resources, and advice for next steps in their development careers

Technologies: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Node.js, React, Ruby on Rails, Heroku, Jenkins, GitHub Actions

PassPortal MSP

• Collaborated with team to maintain and develop new features for MSP SaaS product
• Contributed to admin dashboard enabling quick customer feature management
• Migrated legacy codebase from CakePHP to Laravel framework

Technologies: MySQL, Vue, Laravel, PHP, Docker