Mat Mannion
About Mat Mannion
Mat Mannion serves as the Head of Engineering at CreateiQ in London, England, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive expertise in various technologies and a strong background in software engineering and information security.
Current Role at CreateiQ
Mat Mannion serves as the Head of Engineering at CreateiQ, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads engineering initiatives in London, England, focusing on fostering a people-first culture within the engineering teams. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of engineering strategies and processes, emphasizing robust change management and security compliance.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Prior to his current role, Mat Mannion worked at Linklaters as Principal Architect for two years from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to the architectural direction and technical strategy of projects, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering and information security to deliver successful outcomes.
Educational Background
Mat Mannion studied Computer Science at the University of Warwick, where he earned his MEng degree from 2002 to 2006. His educational background laid the foundation for his technical expertise and career in software engineering. He also attended Ashby Grammar School from 1998 to 2002.
Technical Expertise
Mat possesses a diverse range of technical skills, including proficiency in programming languages and technologies such as Scala, Kotlin, Java, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Docker, and Puppet. His in-depth knowledge in software engineering and information security has been instrumental in leading the development of web and mobile systems.
Career Progression
Before joining CreateiQ, Mat Mannion held various positions at the University of Warwick, including Senior Software Engineer from 2005 to 2011 and Service Owner for Software Engineering from 2011 to 2021. He also briefly worked as an Administrative Assistant at Joy Mining Machinery in 2005. His career reflects a consistent focus on engineering leadership and project delivery using lean and agile methodologies.