Summary
Matthew Bull is a seasoned web developer with 13 years of experience building accessible, high-performance web systems for the University of Kent. He combines front-end craftsmanship (HTML, CSS/Sass, Tailwind, Vue, Alpine) with back-end proficiency in PHP and Laravel to deliver user-centric, responsive interfaces. Matthew prioritises accessibility and measurable performance—using WAI-ARIA, Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse—to ensure sites serve diverse communities effectively. His workflow bridges design and code, translating Figma and Sketch prototypes into production with tooling like Webpack and Laravel Nova. A former linguist with a PhD background, he brings a rare blend of linguistic insight and technical rigor to UX problems, which sharpens his focus on clear communication and usability. Colleagues rely on him to steady complex web platforms while nudging teams toward better standards and measurable improvements.
13 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Linguistics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Linguistics at The University of Edinburgh
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Linguistics, 1st, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Linguistics, 1st at University of Sussex
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science, Master of Science (MSc), Computer Science at The University of Kent
French