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Matthew Cordell

Head of Frontend Engineering and UX

€650/day
Paris, FR
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Matthew

Experienced software engineer, Matthew Cordell has in-depth expertise in the design, development and management of complex technological systems. He has led the creation of robust web and mobile applications, scalable design systems, as well as the orchestration of multiple technical teams on an international scale.

At Hi Marley, he held leadership positions in engineering and product, where he oversaw critical platforms, launched an end-to-end mobile application with a fully outsourced team, and established a technical organization focused on speed, quality and user impact. He is recognized for his ability to quickly deliver high value solutions and align technical priorities with the strategic needs of the company.

As CTO of the Universal Museum of Art in Paris, he developed the technical strategy and developed an innovative editor to enrich virtual reality exhibitions. An engineer as comfortable in front-end as in back-end, Matthew knows how to navigate between product design, code, and team coordination to realize ambitious visions. Today, he puts his skills at the service of freelance projects that require efficiency, creativity, and technical rigor.

  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Arcault
    Head of Frontend Engineering and UX
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    September 2024 - March 2025 (6 months)
    Boston, MA, USA
    • Led frontend architecture and development of two integrated web applications using React.js and Node.js.
    • Built a reusable design system in Storybook, reducing design-to-dev time by 50%.
    • Created investor decks and launched a newsletter showcasing company milestones.
  • HI MARLEY
    Director of Product UX & Mobile Team Engineering Lead
    July 2017 - August 2024 (7 years and 1 month)
    Boston, MA, USA
    • Launched and maintained the Hi Marley Mobile App using 100% outsourced teams.
    • Designed and implemented Hi Marley's design system, adopted across web and mobile.
    • Wrote company-wide AI usage policies and aligned product architecture with ethical principles.
  • Hi Marley
    Engineering Manager – Platform, Mobile, QA, and Design Systems
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    June 2017 - June 2021 (4 years)
    Boston, MA, USA
    • Managed 5 teams across time zones (10+ direct reports); shipped 50%+ of platform features.
    • Led execution of platform refactors, test automation systems, and reusable component architecture.

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Education

  • B.A.
    Harvard University
    2001
    A.B. (Social Studies).

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