- Management / coordination of "all things dev" for the RentPanda website among other assets, including code reviews, management of freelancers, etc.- React / Laravel- Leading a team of senior & junior developers working among various platforms.

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Charitable organization providing animal rescue / adoption facilitationhttps://tailwindrescue.com

- Screening of employees & passengers travelling through YYZ (Toronto Pearson International Airport) in accordance with SOPs and Transport Canada regulations.- Customer-service centric approach.January 2023 - Started acting manager (SPM overnight)March 2023 - Started acting operations manager (overnight)

Freelancer / Professional ConsultantI advised and developed solutions for various corporations and companies around North America. My focus was on building intelligent solutions that would not only increase the brand exposure of the corporate entity, but also to increase their productivity / operations through technical solutions.- Web Development- Software Development- Server / IT, Infrastructure management- Automation scripting- Blockchain integration- Penetration Testing / Security / XSS checks.- Client AcquisitionMy personal portfolio is located at http://matthewpg.com/Technologies Used:PHP, MySQL, Python (including the Django Framework), Linux / Unix, Git, RestFUL APIs, PhoneGap, Redis, red5 and other media servers, cPanel / WHM, Bitcoin / Blockchain related software / projects.

https://meetup.com/coffee-codeManagement and organization of meet-up events for members spanning across the GTA promoting programming technology. One of the largest coding based meetups in Toronto. Updates to member-counts will be posted below.Updates:March, 2016: Coffee & Code TORONTO now has over 1,400 members.September, 2016: Coffee & Code TORONTO now has over 1,700 members.September, 2017: Coffee & Code TORONTO now has over 2,400 members.October, 2020: Coffee & Code TORONTO now has over 3,600 members.

Oversight of operation and maintenance of websites for corporations such as, but not limited to: The Keg Steakhouse, Ontario Power Generation, Simmons, Church & Dwight and Ace Bakery / River Road Bakehouse- Utilizing multiple CMS solutions, Frameworks and other platforms.- Building out PDF and/or PSD design documents into websites (CSS/HTML/Javascript + LAMP stack)- Development of custom applications for clientele.- Debugging and maintenance (including updates) of existing platforms & technical solutions.- QA, Application-level Security and penetration testing (ex: XSS attacks) for applications/websites.- Wire-framing of websites and applications before development.- Big data collection utilizing both Human Intelligence and AI technologies. Development of internal data collection software for use with HI services such as Amazon Mechanical Turk.On September 18, 2018, KBS merged with Forsman & BodenforsTechnologies Used:PHP, MySQL/SQL, Apache, NGinx, Caching, Python, Linux / Unix, Git, RestFUL APIs, SilverStripe, Wordpress (with custom plugin development), Laravel, Voyager (administrative panel for Laravel) w/ custom modifications, SDKs, Social Media APIs (Twitter, Facebook, etc)Services Used: MailChimp, SendGrid, Rackspace, Github, Twitter, IPInfoDB, MaxMind, Google Analytics + Event Tracking, OpenTable, Amazon Mechanical TurkSoftware Used:Coda, Slack, VagrantMarch - April 2017: Freelance Full-stack Developer for KBSApril 2017 - July 2018 - Full-time Full-stack DeveloperJuly 2018 - Present - I still work with KBS (now Forsman & Bodenfors) as a Freelance Full-stack developer / consultant contractor.

- Full stack developer working on primarily web-based applications using software/services/technology such as Laravel, Drupal, Wordpress, Vagrant, SilverStripe, Git and Unix based systems.- Backend and Frontend development- Converting PDF and/or PSD design documents into websites (CSS/HTML/Javascript)First temporary contract through this agency evolved into a Full-Time Full Stack Developer position at KBS Canada (kirshenbaum bond senecal + partners)

- Frontend / Backend (Full stack) Web Developer utilizing new technologies including but not limited to PHP frameworks, MVC architecture, Ember.JS and RestFul APIs.- Mobile app development using PhoneGap and RestFul APIs.- Coordination with management to develop and maintain various software solutions / apps for various clientele internationally.- Communication with clientele to fully understand all scope requirements.- Technical support supporting clientele requests for applications after completion.- Development with quotes / scope in-mind.- Development on eCommerce platform 'BigCommerce' (https://bigcommerce.com)- Development with the BigCommerce Stencil FrameworkTechnologies Used:PHP, MySQL, Python, Linux / Unix, Git, Subversion, RestFUL APIs, PhoneGap, Redis, beanstalkd, Android, cPanel / WHMServices Used: PhoneGap Build, TimeFox, BigCommerce, Jet.com (and API), Edmunds Vehicle API, Harvest, BrainTree PHP SDK, Stripe, PayPal, Apple Developer ProgramSoftware Used:PhpStorm, Coda, Slack

- Primary web development lead, creation and management of various websites and web-based services.- Strategic consulting in the form of technical planning.- Providing technical solutions in a cost-effective yet productive manner.- Implementation of team productivity software.- Leadership role: management of developers/designer assets.Technologies Used: PHP, Python, Wordpress, Linux, cPanel, Git, RestFUL APIs

- Primary Lead Software Developer and Technical Consultant.- Implementation of HR, team-building, support and e-commerce software through various technology platforms.- Creation and management of company website.- Management of LAMP servers and email exchange servers.- Technical consulting, providing solutions on a cost-effective platform.- Management of IT security and infrastructure.- Revamp / Implementation of databases for customer information storage in a secure and effective platform.Technologies Used: Linux, MySQL, PHP, Python, Wordpress, cPanel, Git, Shopify, HTML/CSS/JS, Windows SBS