Summary
Matthew Harrington is a Senior Solutions Architect based in Newcastle upon Tyne with over 15 years of technology experience and eight years focused on architecture and leadership roles. He translates strategic business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable software, mentoring development teams and enforcing robust review and testing practices. At iamproperty he progressed from senior developer to group technical lead and now senior solutions architect, shaping platforms used across property and conveyancing services. He combines hands-on web development skills (PHP, HTML, JS) with pragmatic delivery experience in Agile/SCRUM environments and a knack for automating deployments and operational tooling. As a consultant he has advised charities, SMEs and NGOs, applying technical reviews and project delivery to improve efficiency and growth. Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic problem-solver who balances product needs with long-term architectural thinking.
8 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
A Level/AS Level Dbl Award Applied ICT Business Studies Media Studies (AS), A Level/AS Level Dbl Award Applied ICT Business Studies Media Studies (AS) at Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College
GCSE, GCSE at Longfield School
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Web & Multimedia Design (Hons), Bachelor of Arts (BA) Web & Multimedia Design (Hons) at Teesside University