Matthew Thornton
About Matthew Thornton
Matthew Thornton is a software engineer with extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, including BAE Systems and Winton. He holds an MPhys (Hons) in Physics from the University of Bath and an MSc in Applied Statistics from Birkbeck, University of London.
Work at Quadrature
Matthew Thornton currently works as a Software Engineer at Quadrature, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in London, England, and is conducted on-site. At Quadrature, he applies his expertise in software engineering to contribute to the company's projects and initiatives.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Matthew Thornton has extensive experience in software engineering. He worked at GSR as a Software Engineer from 2022 to 2023 in London, England. Prior to that, he held multiple positions at Winton, including VP, Software Engineer in 2018-2019, and SVP, Software Engineer in 2020. He also worked as a Software Engineer, Analyst from 2014 to 2016 and as a Software Engineer, Associate from 2016 to 2017 at the same company. His early career included a position at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence as a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Thornton holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Statistics from Birkbeck, University of London, which he completed from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Master of Physics (MPhys) with Honours in Physics from the University of Bath, studying from 2007 to 2011. His educational background includes A-Levels in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Economics from Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Ashbourne, completed from 2005 to 2007.
Background in Research and Development
Before his software engineering roles, Matthew Thornton worked at BAE Systems as a Graduate Research Scientist from 2011 to 2013. This position involved research and development activities, contributing to his foundational knowledge in the field. His experience spans various aspects of software development, including leading greenfield projects and managing the software lifecycle.
Focus on Software Development Practices
Matthew Thornton emphasizes functional programming, domain-driven design, and type safety in his software development practices. He is passionate about rapid iterations to gather early feedback, which enhances the software development process. His approach aims to build robust software solutions that meet customer needs effectively.