Matt Gardiner.

I am Matt Gardiner. eCommerce Lead Developer at Upmind, full time tv nerd, and husband to my wonderful wife Kerry.

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My Life

I have a First Class Honours Degree in Digital Arts and Technology from the University of Plymouth and 7 years experience in the digital industry.

When away from the office most of my time is taken up with my dog Ted and my Netflix addiction.

My Passions

I have worked on many projects, ranging from small startups to large corporations. Having a passion for my job has helped me gain an expertise in everything I do.

UX Design

I believe strongly that if a user is expected to return to or use a platform regularly the user experience must flow naturally, creating an outstanding digital experience.

UI Design

Great interface design is invisible. Every aspect of an app or website must do exactly what the user would expect without thinking. The UI should hold the users hand without them even knowing it.

Code

I work incorporating a DRY principle. Code should be fast, durable, secure and flexible, no matter the language.

My Tools

Technology is at the forefront of everything I do.

The ever-changing nature of the digital world means technologies are continuously evolving. I use a number of open source platforms and applications to streamline workflow and increase efficiency in all areas.