Matthew Mustard
About Matthew Mustard
Matthew Mustard is a Software Engineer at Ceres in the United Kingdom, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in mechanical design and engineering, with experience in hackathons and projects focused on infrastructure and environmental sustainability.
Work at Ceres
Matthew Mustard has been employed at Ceres as a Software Engineer since 2021, contributing to various software development projects. Prior to this role, he worked at Ceres as a Process Engineer for nine months in 2020 and as a Graduate Engineer for two years from 2018 to 2020. His experience at Ceres encompasses a range of engineering responsibilities, focusing on software solutions and process improvements.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Mustard studied Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (Hons) at the University of Southampton, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 2014 to 2018. He also completed a Master's project focused on the design of an electric vehicle during his time at the University of Southampton. Earlier, he attended Appleby College, achieving high marks in subjects such as Advanced Functions, Physics, Chemistry, Vectors, and Calculus.
Background
Matthew Mustard began his career as a Greenskeeper at Devil's Pulpit Golf Association in Canada from 2014 to 2016. He then transitioned to a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern role at SST Technology for three months in 2017. His early experiences laid the foundation for his engineering career, leading to his involvement in various engineering projects and hackathons.
Achievements in Hackathons
Matthew participated in InfraHack organized by Hack Partners, where he contributed to the development of an interactive tool for forecasting government infrastructure investment. His involvement in hackathons has been significant, as he gained valuable experience and inspiration from the rapid development pace and diverse talent pool. He also developed a GUI feature that allows users to adjust road layouts to prioritize reduced emissions, aiding policymakers in decision-making.
Collaborative Projects
During his Master's project, Matthew worked in a multidisciplinary team that included a data scientist, developer, and designer. Together, they developed a tool that visualizes optimal road layouts based on transit mode demand data. He demonstrated innovative solutions, such as using cat-eyes or hydraulic bollards to dynamically allocate road space for different transit modes during off-peak hours.