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Matt Wicks

Solution Architect
SSW

🎯 Quick Facts

  • 🌱 Exploring new horizons with Blazor.
  • ⚑ High Game in Tenpin Bowling: 299.

πŸ’Ό Professional Endeavors

  • πŸ”„ Architecting seamless CI/CD pipelines.
  • πŸš€ Enhancing applications with Cloud Native approaches.
  • πŸ’» Embracing modern web frameworks to build intuitive UI/UX.

Matt is an elite SSW Solution Architect who runs the Newcastle office. Matt stands out in the tech landscape as a certified Scrum Master, an Octopus Insider, and is GitHub accredited. From the early days when .NET 2 was still in beta, Matt has been capitalizing on the full potential of the Microsoft stack, coding his way to ingenious solutions that deliver significant business value.

His rich portfolio spans across diverse industry verticals, having partnered with small businesses as well as juggernauts listed on ASX from the realms of finance, engineering, and HR. Such accolades not only highlight his exceptional technical prowess but also his unwavering dedication to continuous education and innovation.

Outside of his architectural accomplishments, Matt's holistic approach to software development is evident through his strong commitment to Clean Architecture and DevOps principles. Not just a silent developer, he’s an active voice in the tech community. Sharing his wealth of knowledge on his blog and engaging with peers on platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and GitHub. Matt's influence stretches beyond code, making him a respected figure in the tech realm.

Matt's core proficiencies include but are not limited to:

  • Transfiguring ancient XCopy deploy processes into state-of-the-art CI/CD automation pipelines on platforms like GitHub and Azure DevOps.
  • Document and process automation to transform everyday business workflows into highly efficient systems.
  • Nurturing customer relationships with Dynamics 365 CRM.
  • Facilitating seamless B2B integrations with key players like banks and multinational petrol companies.
  • Setting up and managing ALM using a blend of Microsoft and Atlassian stacks.
  • DevOps isn't just a buzzword for Matt - it's an obsession. He thrives on the adrenaline of deploying code with high-precision tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps Build Pipelines, and Octopus. Right-click deployment? That's a relic of the past for him.

Matt has an uncompromising eye for clean architecture, always picking the perfect tool to fit the task at hand. He is an advocate for empowering developers to push changes to production confidently, knowing that automated tests have their back. Building on Azure is his playground, and he's bid a fond farewell to the days of reminiscing about Web Forms.

In the realm of digital transformation, Matt is your go-to wizard - a trusted partner to navigate the complexities of today's technical challenges. He is always looking for new challenges and can't wait to architect the perfect solution for you!

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