About

Welcome! Here you'll find details about my skills, experience, and the journey that led me to where I am today.

Matthew Aisthorpe in a VR headset

Background

Hello! I'm Matthew, an accomplished professional in the interactive digital industry, with a robust background in software development and agile project management. Over a decade of combined experiences, I've been instrumental in leading teams and projects that streamline processes with innovative technology and user-centric design.

Career Highlights

  • Project Leader at CQUniversity: Managed critical digital transformations, including the adoption of AI tools and migration of services to cloud platforms.
  • Product Owner at EB Games: Spearheaded the integration of agile methodologies to streamline project delivery, significantly enhancing customer interaction points.
  • Founder of FoVR Interactive: My venture into the virtual reality space where I focus on creating immersive VR experiences.

    Skills

    • Project Management: Strong leadership in project planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring that all projects meet their deadlines, remain within budget, and achieve organizational goals.
    • Agile and Scrum Methodologies: Expert in applying Agile and Scrum techniques to improve team performance and project delivery.
    • Full Stack Development: Proficient in handling all aspects of software development, ensuring seamless integration from back-end to front-end.
    • UX/UI Design: Skilled in designing interfaces that enhance user satisfaction by improving the usability, accessibility, and pleasure provided in the interaction between the user and the product.
    • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, essential for negotiating with stakeholders and leading diverse teams.
    • Emerging Technologies: Passionate about Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), continuously integrating new technologies to enhance business processes and user experiences.

    Education

    • SAE Institute Australia: Bachelor of Creative Media, Major in Interactive Media

    Certifications

    • Scrum Certification: Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I)
    • Product Owner Certification: Professional Scrum Product Owner I (PSPO I)