Matthew Doyle

📍 London, UK | ☎️ 07916118880 | ✉️ doyle9214@gmail.com | 💼 www.linkedin.com/in/mattdoyle92 | 💻 github.com/pirateking92

👋 About Me

Passionate Junior Software Developer with a diverse background spanning education, tech retail, and recruitment. Proficient in test-driven development, object-oriented programming, and full-stack development, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and customer-centric skills honed from previous careers. Eager to leverage my problem-solving abilities and communication prowess to develop impactful solutions that meet real-world needs.

🛠️ Technical Skills

• Languages: Go, Python, Svelte, Swift, SQL, TypeScript, JavaScript, React.js
• Methodologies: Test Driven Development (TDD), Pair Programming, Agile methodology
• Other Skills: Public Speaking/Presenting, Stakeholder Management

💻 Projects

Cassandra

• [https://cassandratarot.onrender.com]
• A Tarot Card Reading web app
• Deals 3 random cards from a 78 card deck, provide an explanation for each, and give an AI powered reading based on the draw
• 83% test coverage.
• Implemented a new frontend that was learned in week 1 of 2.
• Leveraged the use of an AI API with a separate API for the first time successfully.
• (https://github.com/pirateking92/teamtarot)
• Tech Stack: Go (Backend), Gin Framework, SvelteKit (Frontend), CSS Styling

Capybook

• Developed a Capybara-themed Facebook clone with a diverse backend and frontend team, simulating a real-world work environment
• Implemented key social media features using Go, Gin framework, and React.js
• Collaborated effectively with team members to deliver a functional and visually appealing application
• (First experience as a pure backend developer supporting the frontend, representing a truer work experience
• (https://github.com/pirateking92/capybara_project)
• Tech Stack: Go, Gin framework, React.js, CSS

Satellite

• Space themed social media Swift app
• Learned the necessary amount of SwiftUI in a week and on the go and developed a working, attractive application at the same time.
• Developed strong pair programming skills, with both remote and onsite colleagues, efficiency with SwiftUI as well as further developing strong statically typed language experience
• Improved debugging skills through use of playgrounds and effectively researching error messages
• (https://github.com/pirateking92/satellite-swift-project-frontend)
• Tech Stack: SwiftUI, CSS

💼 Experience

Makers

London, UK

Junior Software Developer (Jan 2024 – May 2024)

• Developed fundamental software engineering skills through an intensive 16-week bootcamp, including in-depth learning of Python, Go, JavaScript, Git, and Swift. Gained hands-on experience with test-driven development (TDD) and object-oriented programming
• Honed pair programming skills through regular collaborative exercises
• Worked in an Agile scrum environment to improve, extend, and debug legacy code

Specialised Group

Tokyo, Japan

Consultant (Sept 2022 – Oct 2023)

• Led daily client meetings and coordinated interactions with diverse candidates from various industries and functions.
• Utilised strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities to engage effectively with numerous prominent clients.
• Showcased exceptional attention to detail and organisational expertise by managing multiple candidates and clients in diverse technical sectors.

Teaching Career

Kings Education

Seoul, South Korea

Lead Teacher (July 2020 - August 2022)

English Corner Language School

Tokyo, Japan

Teacher (Feb 2017 - June 2019)

EPIK

Busan, South Korea

Guest English Teacher (September 2015 - Feb 2017)

📚 Education & Other

• University of York: MA Applied Linguistics for Language Teaching (2020)
• Brunel University: BA English Literature, Film and Television (2013)
• Languages: Japanese (Conversational), Korean (Basic)
• Other Education: CELTA

🎯 Interests

🏋️‍♂️ Weightlifting | 🏃‍♂️ Running | 🏀 Basketball | ⛷️ Snowboarding | 🥾 Hiking | 🎥 Avid Film Enthusiast and Music Lover