Matt Wrycraft
About Matt Wrycraft
Matt Wrycraft is the Head of Development at Legal & General, specializing in container technologies and emerging technologies for business applications. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having held various roles at Prudential Assurance and other companies over the past two decades.
Current Role at Legal & General
Matt Wrycraft serves as the Head of Development at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in the London Area, United Kingdom. In this role, he focuses on leading development initiatives and overseeing the implementation of digital strategies within the organization.
Previous Experience at Prudential Assurance
Matt Wrycraft has extensive experience at Prudential Assurance, where he held multiple roles over a span of 13 years. He served as the Head of Infrastructure Application Support Services from 2016 to 2019, and prior to that, he was the Web App Server Manager from 2006 to 2019. His earlier positions included Assistant Network Manager from 1997 to 2001 and Web Infrastructure Specialist from 2001 to 2005.
Expertise in Container Technologies
Matt Wrycraft specializes in container technologies, with a particular focus on Docker and Kubernetes. His expertise in these areas supports his work in developing scalable and efficient applications within the financial services sector.
Interest in Emerging Technologies
Matt Wrycraft has a keen interest in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain. He explores how these technologies can be applied to enhance business applications and drive innovation in the financial services industry.
Advocacy for Agile and DevOps Practices
Matt Wrycraft advocates for the adoption of Agile methodologies and DevOps/SRE practices. He emphasizes the importance of implementing operating and cultural changes to facilitate digital platform adoption in the financial services sector, contributing to improved efficiency and collaboration.