Matthew Arnold
About Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold is a Lead Site Reliability Engineer with a background in Computing and Information Systems from the University of Brighton. He has extensive experience in agile teams, full-stack development, and has transitioned from game development to site reliability engineering.
Current Role at InCrowd
Matthew Arnold serves as the Lead Site Reliability Engineer at InCrowd, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's systems. His responsibilities include overseeing site reliability practices and implementing solutions that enhance system stability and efficiency.
Previous Experience at InCrowd
Prior to his current role, Matthew worked at InCrowd as a Backend Developer from 2017 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to the development of backend systems, utilizing his technical skills to support the company's objectives. His experience in this role laid the groundwork for his advancement to Lead Site Reliability Engineer.
Background in Game Development
Matthew Arnold has a background in game development, having served as Head of Game Development at Chroma from 2014 to 2017. His experience in this role involved overseeing game production and development processes, which contributed to his understanding of agile methodologies and project management within the gaming sector.
Education and Expertise
Matthew studied Computing and Information Systems at the University of Brighton, where he earned a BA (Hons) from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provided a foundation for his technical skills in full-stack development, which he further honed in a start-up environment. He possesses expertise in betting integration and gamification services, particularly within the sports industry.
Career Progression
Matthew Arnold's career has seen a transition from game development and production roles to site reliability engineering. He worked at SilentManager as Head of Production from 2004 to 2014, where he gained valuable experience in managing production teams and meeting deadlines aligned with sporting events. This diverse career path has equipped him with a unique skill set applicable to his current role.