Matthew Hayes Jacobs
About Matthew Hayes Jacobs
Matthew Hayes Jacobs is a Lead Front End Developer with extensive experience in the financial sector, currently working at UBS since 2020. He has previously held positions at Fidelity Investments and BNY Mellon, and he has a background in music theory and web development.
Current Role at UBS
Matthew Hayes Jacobs serves as the Lead Front End Developer at UBS, a position he has held since September 2020. In this role, he has mentored other front end developers, enhancing team capabilities and fostering professional growth. His responsibilities include conducting code reviews and creating JIRA tickets to manage project workflows. He has also collaborated with DevOps teams to deploy applications using CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient software delivery.
Previous Experience at Fidelity Investments
Prior to his current role, Matthew worked at Fidelity Investments as a Front End Developer from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he contributed to various front-end projects, applying his skills in web development to enhance user experiences. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in the industry.
Experience at BNY Mellon
Matthew held the position of Senior Front End Developer at BNY Mellon in 2019 for a duration of eight months. In this role, he focused on developing and optimizing front-end applications, contributing to the company's digital transformation efforts. His work involved leveraging modern web technologies to improve functionality and user engagement.
Educational Background
Matthew studied at New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Theory and Composition from 2003 to 2007. He later pursued further education at General Assembly, completing a program in Full-stack web development from 2013 to 2014. This combination of studies provided him with a strong foundation in both creative and technical fields.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Matthew has demonstrated proficiency in various technical skills throughout his career. He passed the Azure Fundamentals certification exam, showcasing his knowledge of cloud services. At UBS, he utilized Ag-Grid to create JavaScript data grids for displaying data from APIs. Additionally, he gathered and analyzed user data using Microsoft Azure’s application insights, contributing to data-driven decision-making.