I’m Matt, an engineer and undergraduate law student with a deep interest in how technology, regulation, and human behaviour intersect. My work spans software engineering, systems design, and legal analysis, allowing me to approach modern challenges from both a technical and a legal perspective.
I’m particularly focused on how emerging technologies interact with governance, compliance, and real-world problem-solving — bridging the gap between what we build and how it should operate within society.
Legal Interests
My areas of legal study and research include:
- Administrative Law — decision-making, governance, public authority obligations, and procedural fairness.
- Technology Regulation — how emerging technologies interact with statutory frameworks, oversight, and accountability.
- Data Protection & Privacy Law — compliance, user rights, digital ethics, and the societal impact of data-driven systems.
- Property & Land Law — ownership, boundaries, rights, obligations, and the practical realities of property disputes and regulation.
These interests reflect a consistent theme: understanding how law shapes everyday systems — and how systems can be designed to meet legal and societal expectations.
Engineering Focus
From a technical perspective, I specialise in:
- Systems Design & Architecture — creating robust, scalable, maintainable digital systems.
- Backend Engineering — building reliable, efficient service layers with a focus on clarity and long-term sustainability.
- Security & Compliance — designing systems that are secure by design and aligned with regulatory and ethical standards.
- Modern Technology Infrastructure — distributed systems, cloud operations, automation, and the engineering principles behind modern digital platforms.
My engineering work is driven by precision, structure, and a commitment to building technology that genuinely solves problems.
Personal Philosophy
I believe good solutions come from clarity, discipline, and understanding the full picture.
That means combining technical insight with legal awareness, questioning assumptions, and designing systems that are both functional and responsible.
Innovation isn’t just about what we can build — it’s about what we should build, and how it fits within the world around us.
Professional Goals
My goals reflect the dual nature of my background:
- To develop and architect systems that are secure, scalable, and grounded in sound engineering principles.
- To advance my legal expertise in areas where technology, governance, and regulation meet.
- To contribute to better-designed digital frameworks that respect both users and the rule of law.
- To bridge the gap between engineers and legal practitioners — creating solutions that are technically strong and legally informed.