My name is Matthew Mellows. I am 34 years old and graduated from Southampton Solent University with a BSc in Web Design in 2014.
I have worked in 5 companies as a front-end web developer and have done professional work outside of these jobs. I have good experience in HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, ReactJS, NextJS, Unit Testing with Jest, jQuery, AngularJS and AngularJS 2+, Firebase and Firebase, CLI, Gulp, Grunt, Jekyll, PHP, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. I am currently working as a Full Stack Developer at SoBold, a digital agency specializing in WordPress technologies.
Aug 2024 - Present SoBoldFull Stack Developer
I am currently a developer at Sobold, where I work on custom-built WordPress themes and help with the development of a new Gutenberg plugin and a NextJS frontend for the company’s largest client, Kapow. My role involes collaborating with project managers on time estimations and sprint point allocation, and providing QA support prior to production deployments.
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- React
- Next
- Wordpress
Jan 2025 - Aug 2025 Goodlife PlusFull Stack Developer
I managed the marketing and investor websites, including WordPress content, GitLab pipelines, deployments, and merge requests. I led technical support by providing solutions, relaying feedback to management through Jira, and supporting frontend and backend teams while delivering new features on tight timelines.
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- jQuery
- Wordpress
- React
Mar 2022 - Nov 2024 RawnetUI Developer
I was responsible for building bespoke components using modern HTML5 and CSS3 methods, enhancing existing NextJS frameworks, contributing to the company's three boilerplate repositories (Vue, React, and Vanilla), and accurately estimating work on TCEs based on SOW documents.
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- jQuery
- Concrete5
- React
- NextJS
Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 GenistarWordpress Developer
I was responsible for automating backups of the website across three separate environments on two sites, developing a custom-built WordPress theme for the front-facing website and an LMS site, integrating bespoke code with third-party plugins, performing QA and debugging through UAT environments on both sites, building HTML markup and integrating the WordPress API, and creating a reusable SCSS library for integration into both the LMS and marketing sites.
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- jQuery
- Wordpress
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 Waggel (contract)QA Engineer
I created end-to-end, unit, and integration tests using Jest, reviewed code in GitLab before it was pushed to the master branch, QA’d designs and new implementations using BrowserStack, and managed and reviewed pull requests.
- Jest
- Playwrite
- React
- NextJS
Surbiton Boxfit ongoing work
Surbiton Boxfit is a company that I run, a boxing fitness business based around boxing fundamentals and technique
Arthur's new job search page
During my time at Sobold, I was tasked to work with an end to end client, Arthur, where they needed us to make the job searching more efficient, quicker and more efficient.
Kapow Primary rebuild with Gutenberg and NextJS
Rebuilt the WordPress site with Gutenberg and Next.js, replacing ACF to deliver a faster, more dynamic, and modern frontend experience.
Atomic Design rebuild at Goodlife+
Implemented Atomic Design principles to rebuild a fragmented codebase, improving structure, scalability, and developer collaboration.
Whistl’s leaflet creation and delivery application, LeafletDrop
Developed LeafletDrop, a leaflet creation and delivery app using LeafletJS, AWS Lambda, and custom user account features for targeted UK campaigns.
Hornby Hobbies, the full e-commerce build using Concrete5 and Javascript
Led a year-long e-commerce rebuild using Concrete5 and JavaScript, developing key pages, integrating payment gateways, and setting up core infrastructure.
