Matthew Couchman
About Matthew Couchman
Matthew Couchman is a Senior Software Engineer currently working at The Economist in Birmingham, England. He has extensive experience in front-end development, particularly with JavaScript frameworks, and has held various leadership roles throughout his career.
Current Role at The Economist
Matthew Couchman serves as a Senior Software Engineer at The Economist, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads a front-end development team that specializes in React and Redux applications. His responsibilities include overseeing project development and ensuring the team meets its objectives effectively.
Previous Experience at 383
Prior to his current role, Couchman worked at 383 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He held two positions during his tenure from 2016 to 2020: Engineering Lead and Front End Team Lead. In these roles, he was responsible for leading teams and managing front-end development projects.
Work History in Front-End Development
Couchman has a diverse background in front-end development, having worked at several companies. He was a Front-End Web Developer at RWE npower from 2014 to 2016, a Web Developer at Sixth Story from 2013 to 2014, and a Front End Developer at Cellarmaster Wines and Quofore in 2013 and 2012, respectively. His experience spans various roles and responsibilities in the field.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Couchman studied at Sheffield Hallam University, where he earned a BSc(Hons) in Multimedia Technologies from 2007 to 2010. He possesses extensive experience in front-end development, particularly with JavaScript frameworks. His educational background complements his professional expertise in software engineering and team management.
Background in Web Design and Development
Before focusing on front-end development, Couchman worked as a Web Designer/Developer at Kalexiko Web Design from 2010 to 2012. This role laid the foundation for his skills in web technologies, which he has built upon throughout his career in various development roles.