# Matthew Alvarez

> Fullstack Developer | Wordpress | Shopify | JavaScript | PHP

Location: New York, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/matthewalvarez

Welcome to my profile,

I'm Matthew! Thank you for stopping by. I'm a passionate Lead Full Stack Developer with a love for building high impact digital experiences and solving complex technical challenges. I currently lead development at a major hemp and cannabis distributor, managing a small engineering team and overseeing multiple revenue-generating sites built on WordPress, PHP, and Shopify/Liquid.

Earlier in my career, I contributed to TD Bank’s digital initiatives, working with Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, React, and cloud technologies to deliver enterprise grade solutions. I also spent time at a creative agency, where I blended design and development to build polished, user-focused web experiences.

When I'm not turning coffee into code, I mentor junior developers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, maintainable, and impactful products. I love connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts, so whether you’re curious about my recent projects, want to discuss modern web technologies, or just fancy a chat, feel free to reach out. Let’s connect!

Key Skills & Technologies:

💻 Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP
🌐 Web Technologies: HTML, CSS, SASS, Bootstrap, Material UI, TailwindCSS, ReactJS, React-Native, REST, JSON, XML, Shopify Liquid
🚀 Runtime & Frameworks: NodeJS, Express, Spring, Spring-Boot, WordPress
📊 Databases: SQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres
🧪 Software Testing: Jest, Mocha, JUnit
🛠️ Tools & Platforms: Jira, Confluence, Figma, Adobe Photoshop, Visual Studio Code, IntelliJ, Docker, AWS, GitHub
🧩 Skills & Practices: Design Patterns, Agile, Scrum, Team Leadership, Product Ownership, High-Growth Startup Experience

## Work Experience
### Lead Full Stack Developer @ Mellow Fellow
Jan 2025 – Present | New York, United States

### Full Stack Developer @ Mellow Fellow
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 | New York, United States

### Software Programming Instructor @ VeroSkills
Jan 2022 – Jan 2025
• Spearheaded educational experiences, providing elite mentorship to underserved software engineering students.
• Orchestrated partnerships with top professionals, allowing student access to advanced industry skills.
• Assisted in creating a recruitment pipeline, facilitating the employment of hundreds of students.

### Web Developer @ Cinnamon Toast
Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 | Alberta, Canada

### Software Engineer @ TD
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York City Metropolitan Area
• Contributed to software development in TypeScript, delivering scalable code for web applications.
• Refined Developer Portal using React and introduced tools from ServiceNow, centralizing company news and resources from Confluence.
• Developed CI/CD actions using GitHub, leading to enhanced deployment speed and crafted Docker integration, improving execution by 30%.

### Technologist @ Strategio
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Freelance Software Engineer @ Unknown
Jan 2022 – Jan 2022 | New York City Metropolitan Area


## Education
### Full Stack Java Development
ChooseU

### Certificate of Honors in Full Stack Development
Nucamp Coding Bootcamp

### Associate's degree in Graphic Design
Briarcliffe College


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/matthew-alvarez-778b3a22b
- Website: https://www.matthewalvarez.dev

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Last updated: 2026-04-05