Matthew Lord
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    My Mind
    A look into who I am, my employment history and current projects I'm working on.
    Who Am I?

    I've been creating and designing software for over a decade. I've built a unique set of skills spanning the Software Development Life Cycle, combining technical depth with creativity and strategic thinking.

    I'm passionate about both software and design, taking projects from concept through to UX and UI design, development, and delivery of polished products. I work effectively as part of a team or independently and solve problems others may not have thought of. I thrive on challenges while continuously refining my skills.

    Skills

    Languages & Frameworks

    React
    Next.js
    React Native
    TypeScript
    Redux
    Zustand
    Zod
    Vue.js
    Nuxt
    Node.js
    MySQL
    MSSQL
    PHP
    Laravel
    C#
    Unity
    Java
    HTML & CSS
    Tailwind
    Bootstrap
    Vanilla JS
    PHPUnit
    GraphQL
    REST APIs

    Integrations

    Salesforce
    Stripe
    Xero
    PayPal
    Google Analytics
    Google Cloud
    Google Maps
    Webhooks
    OpenAI
    AI Models

    Tools & Platforms

    Apache
    NGINX
    GitHub
    GitLab
    BitBucket
    Jira
    Confluence
    Postman
    AWS
    Google Studio
    VPS
    Jenkins
    CI/CD
    Cursor AI
    Claude
    ChatGPT

    Design & Marketing

    A/B Testing
    VWO
    Google Optimize
    CRO
    Figma
    Adobe Suite
    Photoshop
    Illustrator
    Premiere Pro
    After Effects
    Google Ads
    Tag Manager
    HotJar
    Microsoft Clarity
    Microsoft Ads

    Management

    Cross-Functional Teams
    Code Review
    Performance Reviews
    Hiring
    Team Mentorship
    Agile
    Scrum
    Project Planning
    Recent Experience

    Maxo Telecommunications

    Website: www.maxo.com.au

    MaxoTel is an Australian telecommunications provider delivering business VoIP, internet, and communication solutions.

    I lead the software development team as the product evolves and expands, having grown from a small platform into a mature, full-featured system. My work spans shaping new ideas, delivering prototypes, guiding architecture, making key technical decisions, and supporting the team as the platform continues to develop.

    Across the product, I work on a broad range of customer-facing features and internal systems. This includes building communication tools, operational platforms, and the backend and real-time services that support them. I also create marketing and landing page experiences, manage structured testing and experimentation, and build tools and automation that streamline day-to-day operations.

    I collaborate closely with support, sales, marketing, operations, and provisioning to ensure the product continues moving in the right direction. Along the way, I integrate the ecosystem with carriers, analytics providers, CRM platforms, and financial systems, modernise internal tooling, and deliver dashboards and automation that help the wider organisation operate more efficiently.

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    Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation – QLD Government

    Role: Scientific Programmer (Contract)

    Website: longpaddock.qld.gov.au/rainfall-poster/map-app

    Designed and developed an interactive web-based version of Australia's Variable Rainfall & Pasture Growth Poster, visualising over a century of climatic and pasture growth data (1890–present). Built interactive maps displaying monthly rainfall, Southern Oscillation Index, and Interdecadal Pacific Oscillation values to reveal long-term climate patterns.

    Key Result: The tool helps farmers, researchers, and policymakers visualise rainfall and pasture growth trends to support agricultural planning and climate-informed decision-making.

    QLD Government Rainfall Poster Interactive Map
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    Projects

    AB Testing Tool

    Dates: 2023 - Present

    Estimated Launch: December 2025

    Technologies: React, Laravel, PHP, Node.js, MySQL, Next.js for marketing pages

    A comprehensive AB testing tool designed to make A/B testing affordable and accessible for any website on the internet. The tool provides easy integration with existing websites and offers real-time analytics, statistical significance calculations, and user segmentation capabilities.

    Key Features: Easy website integration, real-time analytics dashboard, statistical significance testing, user segmentation, variant management, and cost-effective pricing for small business to enterprise.

    AB Testing Tool DashboardAB Testing AnalyticsAB Testing Configuration

    Peach Chess

    Dates: 2025

    Website: peachchess.com.au

    Peach Chess is a chess tutoring service based in Toowoomba, providing chess lessons and coaching for players of all skill levels. The website serves as a lead generator, featuring enquiry forms and lesson sign-up functionality to connect potential students with the chess tutor.

    Key Features: Enquiry forms for potential students, lesson sign-up system, and mobile-responsive design for easy access on any device.

    Peach Chess Platform
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