Matthew Heaselgrave
About Matthew Heaselgrave
Matthew Heaselgrave is a Frontend Developer at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, specializing in geo-location applications for Apple systems. He holds a Master's degree in Computing and Information Systems from Liverpool John Moores University and has experience in machine learning and software development.
Work at Dechra Pharmaceuticals
Matthew Heaselgrave has been employed as a Frontend Developer at Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC since 2022. His role involves developing user interfaces and applications that enhance the functionality and user experience of the company's digital products. Dechra Pharmaceuticals is based in Shrewsbury, England, and specializes in veterinary pharmaceuticals.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Heaselgrave holds a Master's degree in Computing and Information Systems from Liverpool John Moores University, which he completed from 2019 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from The Manchester Metropolitan University, studying from 2016 to 2019. His academic background includes extensive research in machine learning algorithms and technologies such as Blockchain, the Internet of Things, and home automation systems.
Background in Software Development
Prior to his current position, Matthew worked in various roles related to software development. He served as a Software Developer at Silicon Roundabout Academy for three months in 2022 and as a Junior Programmer at Silicon Roundabout Ventures for seven months in 2021. His experience includes developing applications with geo-location features for Apple systems using Swift and X-code, as well as implementing data manipulation features for Android systems using Java and Android Studio.
Experience with Machine Learning
Matthew has utilized MATLAB for training machine learning algorithms, including K-Nearest Neighbours, Naïve Bayes, and Decision Trees. His work involved classifying large datasets and making predictions, showcasing his proficiency in data analysis and algorithm development during his academic studies.
Previous Employment History
Matthew Heaselgrave has a diverse employment history that includes roles in customer service and food service. He worked as a Customer Assistant at Tesco for three months in 2019 and held multiple positions at Subway, including Sandwich Maker from 2015 to 2016 in Birmingham and from 2016 to 2019 in Manchester. Additionally, he worked as a Bartender at JD Wetherspoon for four months in 2016.