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Mathew Card
Software Engineering Manager,
BBC
Matthew is an accomplished Software Engineering Leader with over 17 years in the industry. As Engineering Leader, he leads a multi-disciplinary department of Software, Data, and Test Engineers, scaling from 20 to over 50 people while strengthening collaboration across Product, Engineering, and Architecture. He uses his experience to drive technical excellence, organisational growth, and cultural transformation.
Beyond his technical leadership, Matthew is a passionate public speaker and advocate for resilience and motivation as crucial skills for modern society. He co-founded Retrace, a community for Black professionals in tech, and is now extending his impact by developing a coaching platform that helps people reconnect with energy, purpose, and self-belief.
Blending deep technical expertise with emotional intelligence, Matthew champions psychological safety, inclusion, and sustainable growth, empowering teams, and individuals to overcome self-doubt, unlock momentum, and create lasting positive change.
Beyond his technical leadership, Matthew is a passionate public speaker and advocate for resilience and motivation as crucial skills for modern society. He co-founded Retrace, a community for Black professionals in tech, and is now extending his impact by developing a coaching platform that helps people reconnect with energy, purpose, and self-belief.
Blending deep technical expertise with emotional intelligence, Matthew champions psychological safety, inclusion, and sustainable growth, empowering teams, and individuals to overcome self-doubt, unlock momentum, and create lasting positive change.