Matthew Wood

Matthew Wood is an accomplished IT & Digital Recruiter with a wealth of experience in partnering with innovative tech companies in the UK and Germany.

Since 2010, he has specialized in recruiting top-tier software professionals for cutting-edge tech firms, demonstrating a strong focus on building relationships and providing a transparent and consultative recruitment approach.

Matthew is a Co-Founder of The JVM Thing, a prominent networking group that caters to the JVM language community, showcasing his commitment to fostering connections within the tech industry.

Utilizing a proactive approach, Matthew invests significant time in market research, networking activities, and engaging with individuals to establish trust and valuable connections to facilitate software team growth.

His expertise spans a range of key areas including CIO, CTO, IT Director roles, Agile Transformation, Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, DevOps, Cloud Platforms, and more, making him a versatile and knowledgeable professional in the tech recruitment field.

Matthew holds a BSc in Computing from Leeds Beckett University, graduating with Upper Second Class honors, solidifying his academic foundation in the IT sector.

He has held pivotal roles such as Managing Consultant at Fruition IT, Manager of Software Development Sub-Group at The Yorkshire Mafia, Head of Software Development & Test Recruitment at iSource Group, and Assistant Manager at The Baird Group, demonstrating his progression and impact within the IT and recruitment domains.

With a strong passion for helping software teams thrive by connecting them with ideal candidates and fostering growth, Matthew is dedicated to providing support, market insights, salary guidance, and strategic advice to enhance technical teams.