Ross Matthews
About Ross Matthews
Ross Matthews is a Front End Web Developer with nine years of experience at Rated People in London, UK. He has a background in web technology and has contributed to significant tech migrations and enhancements in client-side applications.
Work at Rated People
Ross Matthews has been employed at Rated People as a Front End Web Developer since 2015. Over his nine years in this role, he has contributed significantly to the company's technology migration, shifting from PHP and legacy client-side applications to modern frameworks such as Node and React. His work includes utilizing Gatsby within the React ecosystem to create fast, pre-compiled static pages. Additionally, he has employed webpack for build tooling and managed client-side UI state using Redux and Context. Matthews has also utilized Elastic Search to enhance data query speed by building a directory of tradesmen.
Previous Experience
Before joining Rated People, Ross Matthews worked at Solid State Group as a Front End Web Developer from 2010 to 2015. His role involved developing web applications and enhancing user interfaces. Prior to that, he served as a Personal Assistant at the NHS for a brief period of three months in 2005. This diverse experience has provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and organizational skills.
Education and Expertise
Ross Matthews has a strong educational background in web technology and media studies. He studied at Canterbury Christ Church University College from 2002 to 2005, earning a BA (Hons) in Radio, Film and Television Studies. He furthered his education at Birkbeck, University of London, where he completed a Diploma in Web Technology from 2009 to 2011. His studies have equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in front-end development.
Technical Skills
In his role as a Front End Web Developer, Ross Matthews has developed expertise in various technologies and frameworks. He has utilized Gatsby for static site generation and has experience with the React ecosystem. His proficiency extends to build tooling with webpack and managing client-side UI state through Redux and Context. Additionally, he has leveraged Elastic Search to improve data query performance, showcasing his ability to enhance application efficiency.