Hi, I’m Matt!

i Y building web applications

Firstly, please note the polaroid to your left and allow me to introduce to you, Mrs Oakley. Anna and I tied the knot on the beach in Negril, Jamaica in November 2009 and I owe an unimaginable debt to Anna for the love and support that she gives to me. Now, on to the less soppy stuff…

I build and maintain websites and web applications that live on the internet and help to make peoples lives that little bit more exciting! It might be an e-commerce system for a local shop, a project management tool for a large construction company or just a social network where I can hang out with some like-minded people…I just love to write code and produce useful and interesting applications.

The day job.

During the day, you’ll find me tapping away on a huge iMac atop my desk @ V4 Technical’s modern offices in Woodbridge, Suffolk. I have worked as a Web Applications Developer with the company since May 2009 and if I’m completely honest, I love it! They are a great company, with interesting projects and most importantly I get to work with a fun bunch of enthusiastic and talented professionals.

If you are a budding web developer in Suffolk and you are looking for an exciting company to join then I’d highly recommend sending a CV in via the V4 Technical website!

I work with a range of development technologies and enjoy finding new and innovative ways to solve problems. Over the years I have had the pleasure to work extensively with:

  • PHP (including KohanaPHP and CakePHP frameworks),
  • (X)HTML and CSS,
  • Javascript and AJAX (including jQuery and PrototypeJS/Scriptaculous libraries),
  • MySQL and PostgreSQL Databases,
  • Apache Webserver,
  • Linux Server Administration

Outside of the office I take time to work on some personal projects and those of some close friends and family. I enjoy exploring interesting new applications that can serve a purpose on the internet.

My vices, yup, even I have ‘em!

Away from the keyboard, you’ll often find me on one of the many football pitches on the parks and heaths of Suffolk. I have a great time refereeing local football at all levels, from adult football on a Saturday afternoon through to youth football on a Saturday morning. My passion for the game has even led me to some fun projects, building a social network for referees and investigating new tools to help with the administration of football around the country.

Want to know more?

If you’d like to know more about anything above or would like to discuss your ideas for an interesting web application then please Get In Touch!