Jason Matthews
About Jason Matthews
Jason Matthews serves as the Head of Digital and Software Engineering at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, bringing over 17 years of experience in web development and technical leadership. He has a strong background in .NET/SQL Server architecture and has previously held significant roles at Scapa, including Head of Development.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Jason Matthews currently serves as the Head of Digital and Software Engineering at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he provides technical leadership and focuses on developing digital solutions that align with corporate objectives. His responsibilities include managing software engineering teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality web solutions.
Previous Experience at Scapa
Jason Matthews worked at Scapa from 2006 to 2023, where he held two significant roles. Initially, he served as a Web Developer specializing in ASP.NET C# from 2006 to 2009. He then advanced to the position of Head of Development, where he worked for 14 years. His experience at Scapa involved conducting business analysis to enhance web solutions and managing development teams.
Education and Expertise
Jason Matthews studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where he earned a BSc (Hons) in Web Information Systems from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in information technology. He possesses a deep understanding of .NET/SQL Server architecture and data warehousing, which supports his expertise in developing corporate web strategies and delivering n-tier solution designs.
Technical Leadership and Team Management
In his professional roles, Jason Matthews has demonstrated strong technical leadership skills. He focuses on providing clear and concise guidance to his teams. He is skilled in managing and motivating team members by addressing their individual development needs. Additionally, he coaches team members by emphasizing their strengths and identifying areas for improvement.