Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith is a Staff Engineer (Training & Compliance) at Aligent, where they lead technical training initiatives and oversee PCI compliance and security governance. With over 15 years of experience in web and software programming, particularly in PHP and DataFlex, Matthew has held various roles including Software Engineering Team Lead at Aligent Consulting and Systems Programmer at Legend Performance Technology. They also volunteered extensively with Scouts SA, developing strong leadership and mentoring skills. Matthew was a Board Member of the Australian DataFlex Developers and Users Group, organizing multiple user conferences across Australia and neighboring regions. They hold a Diploma in Business Programming and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.