Matthew Farrar
About Matthew Farrar
Matthew Farrar is a Senior Software Engineer with over two decades of experience in the software engineering field. He has a strong educational background in Computer Science and Electronics, and has worked for notable organizations including Thomson Reuters and BAE Systems.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Matthew Farrar has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Senior Software Engineer since 2019. He works in Exmouth, UK, where he applies his extensive software engineering experience. His role involves developing software solutions and contributing to various projects within the organization.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Matthew Farrar worked at the University of Plymouth as a Developer for 18 years, from 2001 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a role as a Project Test Engineer at BAE Systems, where he worked for 9 years from 1988 to 1997. This diverse background in software development and testing has equipped him with a wide range of technical skills.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Farrar studied Computer Science at Coventry University, earning a BSc (Hons) from 1997 to 2000. He also attended City College Plymouth, where he achieved an ONC in Electronics from 1985 to 1987 and an HNC in Engineering (Electronics and Communications) from 1987 to 1988. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering and development.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Matthew possesses strong skills in Visual Studio, a widely used integrated development environment (IDE) from Microsoft. He also has expertise in SASS, a preprocessor scripting language that is compiled into Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). His technical skills are complemented by a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry.
Role as Scrum Master
In addition to his engineering responsibilities, Matthew Farrar served as a Scrum Master at Thomson Reuters for 9 months in 2021. This role involved facilitating agile project management practices, further showcasing his versatility within the software development field.