Summary
Matthew Higgs is a seasoned Drupal developer with over 14 years of focused Drupal experience and more than 20 years in web development, currently contributing at Columbia University and running his own consultancy, HardcoreDev. He designs and builds API-driven sites, both consuming and authoring integrations, and has a practical knack for splitting services across cloud infrastructure (AWS, Rackspace) to optimize performance and cost. Matthew leads teams through tight deadlines, applies modern front-end and UX practices for SEO and usability, and consistently delivers clean, responsive code. His background spans enterprise and startup settings—from managing 20+ developer teams to leading high-traffic Drupal platforms—bringing both hands-on development and people leadership. Based in Florida, he combines deep CMS expertise with real-world infrastructure engineering, often turning complex client requirements into pragmatic, production-ready solutions.
10 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer