Matt Hamilton
About Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton is a Principal Developer Advocate at Protocol Labs, with a strong background in computer science and extensive experience in developer relations and web development. He has held various leadership roles in notable organizations and has a history of advocating for open source software.
Current Role at Protocol Labs
Matt Hamilton serves as Principal Developer Advocate at Protocol Labs, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on engaging with the developer community and promoting the use of Protocol Labs' technologies. His responsibilities include providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration, and advocating for best practices in software development.
Professional Background
Matt Hamilton has a diverse professional background in software development and advocacy. He previously worked at Ripple as Principal Developer Advocate for six months in 2021, and also held the position of Director of Developer Relations at Ripple for seven months. His experience includes roles at IBM as Developer Advocate and at Bittensor as Director of Developer Relations. He has also served as Technical Director at Netsight Internet Solutions Ltd. and founded a web development company specializing in content management systems.
Education and Expertise
Matt Hamilton studied at United World College South East Asia from 1987 to 1989 and later attended the University of Bristol, where he earned a Master of Engineering in Computer Science from 1996 to 2000. He also completed the Oxford Fintech Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2018. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in software development and technology advocacy.
Leadership and Advocacy in Open Source
Matt Hamilton has been an advocate for Open Source Software throughout his career. He served as the president of an international software foundation and has extensive experience in speaking at international conferences. His work often bridges the gap between management and technical teams, highlighting his leadership capabilities in the tech community.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before his current role, Matt Hamilton accumulated significant experience in software development. He worked at Hewlett-Packard as a Programmer in 1999 and led a globally distributed team of mobile developers to create native iOS and Android applications focused on health, nutrition, and fitness tracking. His tenure at Plone Foundation as Director further solidified his expertise in the field.