Matt Porritt

Matt Porritt has extensive work experience in various roles and companies.

From 2022 to the present, they are the Platform Manager at Moodle, where they are responsible for ensuring the performance and integration capabilities of the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). Matt also sets and executes the platform strategy and roadmap to meet the needs of administrators, developers, and users worldwide.

Prior to that, from 2020 to 2022, Matt held the position of Director & COO at Catalyst IT Canada. In this role, they successfully transformed the Canadian arm of the company into a fully evolved business unit and drove business growth despite the challenges of the global pandemic. Matt provided leadership across all areas of the business.

From 2013 to 2022, Matt served as the General Manager at Catalyst IT Australia. Here, they worked across various aspects of the business, including project management, technical leadership, business analysis, and consulting. Matt maintained technical expertise in DevOps and software development.

Before joining Catalyst IT, Matt worked at Alfred Health from 2011 to 2013 as a Project Lead. In this role, they managed and delivered the implementation of a Moodle-based Learning Management System. Matt acted as a liaison between health professionals, technical stakeholders, and senior management while collaborating with an external software vendor.

Between 2009 and 2011, Matt worked at La Trobe University. Initially, as a Project Lead in the Faculty of Health Sciences, they led a team in producing high-quality learning materials for academic staff. Matt also provided guidance to academics on online pedagogies and conducted training and education on e-learning.

Before their time at La Trobe University, Matt served as a Web/Multimedia Developer from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, they worked as an Air Traffic Controller at Airservices Australia from 2008 to 2009.

Overall, Matt Porritt's work experience showcases their expertise in project management, technical leadership, business analysis, and consulting in a variety of industries, including education and IT.

Matt Porritt attended Emmanuel College from 1993 to 1998 and earned a VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) degree. Matt then pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering at RMIT University from 1999 to 2003, focusing on Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Additionally, Matt obtained certifications in AWS (Amazon Web Services), including the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate Level in February 2017 and the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional in February 2019.