Matt Cartmell

Software developer & designer

Focused on building complete, end-to-end digital products.I specialise in JavaScript across Node.js, React, and React Native, creating scalable applications with GraphQL, WebSockets, MongoDB, and cloud-based asset storage. With a multidisciplinary design background, I deliver cohesive, user-focused experiences across mobile and web.

Experience

Software DeveloperEscape FitnessMay 2022Present

Led development of a global MERN-based platform and React Native app used across 300+ locations—improving performance, delivering new features, and building end-to-end solutions from design through to deployment and support.

JavaScriptReactReact NativeNode.jsGraphQLMongoDBAWSCI/CD

Freelance Designer & DeveloperJun 2021Jun 2022

Delivered freelance work across design and email marketing, alongside rebuilding the MARS fitness app for Escape Fitness using React Native for Android.

React NativeNext.jsNode.jsEmail MarketingHTML & CSS

Career BreakJan 2018Jun 2021

Travelled extensively before transitioning into software development, self-learning JavaScript, Node, and React, and building personal projects to develop practical skills.

JavaScriptReactNode.js

Digital DesignerFacets CreativeApr 2016Dec 2017

Delivered B2C digital design across email, social media, and web, leading the design and launch of WordPress websites and contributing to Magento-based development projects.

WordPressMagentoHTML & CSSEmail DesignAdobe Creative Cloud

Graphic DesignerMicroGraphixNov 2012Apr 2016

Delivered a wide range of B2B design projects across print and digital, including branding, advertising, and web, while leading email marketing campaigns and developing early front-end and web development skills.

BrandingPrint DesignEmail MarketingHTML & CSSAdobe Creative Cloud