Matthew Van Bockel
About Matthew Van Bockel
Matthew Van Bockel is a Senior Solutions Architect at Backbase in London, England, with extensive experience in the field since 2021. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Temenos and Avoka, and has a strong background in programming and project management.
Work at Backbase
Matthew Van Bockel has been serving as a Senior Solutions Architect at Backbase since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for designing and implementing solutions that enhance the company's offerings in the financial technology sector. His experience in this position spans three years, during which he has contributed to various projects aimed at improving customer engagement and digital banking solutions.
Previous Experience at Temenos
Before joining Backbase, Matthew worked at Temenos for two years, from 2019 to 2021. He held the position of Principal Architect, where he played a key role in developing banking software solutions. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Solutions Architect at Temenos for ten months in 2018, further solidifying his expertise in the financial technology landscape.
Career at Avoka
Matthew's career at Avoka spanned several years, where he held multiple roles. He started as a Senior Consultant from 2011 to 2015, followed by positions as Solution Architect and Senior Solutions Architect from 2015 to 2018. His tenure at Avoka allowed him to gain extensive experience in solution architecture and client engagement within the digital transformation space.
Educational Background
Matthew studied at the University of Wollongong, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from 2000 to 2002. This educational foundation provided him with essential knowledge in programming and technology, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across different organizations.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Matthew possesses practical expertise in a variety of programming languages and technologies, including PL/SQL, GIS, and Python. He has hands-on development experience primarily in Java technologies and has been responsible for the design, documentation, and delivery of significant J2EE systems. His technical skills are complemented by a mentoring and participative management style, which he uses to support team members in achieving project milestones.