Mathew Thomas

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About Mathew Thomas

I’m a Backend Developer and AWS Specialist with expertise in building scalable applications and cloud infrastructure. Over the past three years, I've worked extensively with technologies like NestJS, Node.js, React Native, and a wide range of AWS services including Lambda, EC2, RDS, and API Gateway. My passion lies in crafting efficient backend systems and APIs, as well as building seamless mobile and web app experiences.Most recently, I worked on Robin Knows, a mobile app for iOS and Android built using React Native and Expo. I contributed to both the frontend and backend, utilizing NestJS and TypeScript to develop the API, and AWS Lambda for serverless functions. I also helped set up the app's infrastructure on EC2, ensuring smooth scalability and performance.Another notable project was the Lumber Marketplace, an e-commerce platform where I developed APIs to manage product data for an online retailer. I used OpenSearch to optimize search functionality across large datasets and integrated ArcBest's trucking API for automated shipment tracking.I’ve also been involved in building a browser based game for the FBI called Safe Online Surfing (SOS) using React and Three.js, and worked on 3D interactive experiences for the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga, utilizing React and Babylon.js for simulations and games.In between these major projects, I maintained websites for credit unions, using Craft CMS, Vue, and Twig/PHP.I specialize in creating robust, scalable backend systems while also working across the stack to deliver polished user experiences.