Summary
Matt Andrews is an engineering manager with 14+ years of experience delivering high-scale media and government software using modern, open technologies, currently leading engineering at GitLab after managerial and senior engineering roles at The Economist. He builds and coaches high-performing teams, prioritising clear communication and sustainable workflows so engineers stay engaged and productive. His background spans major UK media organisations including the BBC, The Guardian and The Economist, giving him deep experience in content-driven platforms and public-sector delivery. Trained originally in English from the University of Leeds, he combines strong communication skills with technical leadership and a pragmatic product mindset. Outside work he’s into bikes, beer and hands-on making, a hint at a practical, maker-oriented approach to solving problems.
14 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General, Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General at University of Leeds