Rick Mather
About Rick Mather
Rick Mather is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, having worked for various companies including The Economist and ao.com. He specializes in Node and TypeScript, advocates for XP practices, and employs a Serverless-first approach on AWS.
Current Role at The Economist
Rick Mather currently serves as a Senior Software Engineer at The Economist, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support the organization's digital initiatives. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.
Previous Experience at City Electrical Factors
Rick Mather worked at City Electrical Factors in various capacities. He served as Engineering Lead from 2022 to 2023, overseeing engineering projects and teams. Prior to that, he was a Cloud Software Engineer for four months in 2022, focusing on cloud-based solutions. His tenure at City Electrical Factors highlighted his versatility in software development roles.
Software Development Career at Connect Internet Solutions Ltd
Rick Mather began his career in software development at Connect Internet Solutions Ltd, where he worked as a Software Developer from 2000 to 2011. Over the course of eleven years, he contributed to various projects, gaining extensive experience in software engineering and development practices.
Experience at Rippleffect and Mando Agency
Rick Mather held the position of Senior Developer at Rippleffect for seven months in 2013, contributing to web development projects. He later joined Mando Agency, where he worked as a Senior Software Developer from 2014 to 2020. His six years at Mando Agency allowed him to refine his skills in software development and team collaboration.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Rick Mather has transitioned from .NET technologies to primarily working with Node.js and TypeScript in recent years. He advocates for and implements Extreme Programming (XP) practices, including pairing, mobbing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD). He utilizes a Serverless-first approach for solutions on AWS and automates environment provisioning using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). His work culture emphasizes end-to-end responsibility for software development.