Matthew Cachia is a highly skilled Java architect and team lead with a focus on designing scalable, reactive web architectures for small to medium-sized businesses. Matthew's in-depth expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies, including Micronaut.io, Spring, RxJava, Docker & k8s (particularly in GCP), OpenAPI 3.x standard, jOOQ (schema-first persistence layer), JPA & Hibernate, and Apache Kafka. With a BSc (Hons) in IT, Computer Science from L-Università ta' Malta, he has gained invaluable experience across several high-profile organizations throughout his career.

Matthew's current position at Weavr.io sees him leveraging his extensive Java experience as an architect and team lead for the development of all things Java 11+. His contributions have been an invaluable and fundamental part of the company's success. Previously, Matthew has worked for renowned organizations such as Jackpotjoy Group, where he played an instrumental role as a domain architect specializing in payments, SuprNation, Spigo, and EntroPay. With expertise in GitLab runners, Matthew is a proponent of CD/CD practices, which emphasizes collaborative work and early feedback.

His diverse technical background, leadership skills, and ability to thrive under pressure make him an exceptional addition to any team. Furthermore, he is well-versed in communicating effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring the seamless delivery of projects while frequently providing updates regarding ongoing work streams.