Hey, I’m Matt Cope.
I’m a front-end developer and lifelong creative based in sunny Carmel Valley, CA. I believe great products start with empathy and clarity — not just clean code. I ask questions like “Why are we building this?” before jumping into “How?”
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Tech Stack
Projects I've worked on
Olympiah
A social media platform focused on local youth sports. I built the entire frontend from scratch using Next.js and lead the engineering team as CTO, helping define the tech stack and oversee project direction.
Audio Addiction
A full-stack app for organizing and tracking audio gear collections. Built with the MERN stack and optimized for speed with a clean RESTful API and scalable NoSQL database.
Barkeeper's Companion
A cocktail recipe builder and tracker built with React and MongoDB. I led the team, designed a responsive UI, and set up secure user login with JWT authentication and cookie-based sessions.
Where I've Been
Chief Technology Officer
Olympiah | 2024 – Present
- Lead the engineering team for a startup building a community sports platform.
- Designed the frontend architecture and directed backend integration.
- Managed and mentored a team of 20+ developers.
Founder | Legal Videographer
Vid Pro Quo, Inc | 2016 – 2023
- Founded a professional legal video service for law firms and court reporting agencies.
- Secured contracts with leading Bay Area firms and maintained excellent client relationships.
- Handled all filming, editing, invoicing, and operations independently.
In-House Legal Videographer
Esquire Solutions | 2010 – 2016
- Filmed over 1,000 depositions throughout the Bay Area and internationally.
- Maintained strict adherence to court-approved procedural standards.
- Built strong relationships through communication, reliability, and professionalism.
What I bring to the table
My Approach
User-first focus Clean, maintainable code Clear, practical thinking Fast learner, adaptable
Problem Solver
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Fixer by nature -
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Calm under pressure
Soft Skills
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Clear communicator
More than just code
Born and raised in the Bay Area, I've always been surrounded by creativity, innovation, and community. I’m a builder by nature — whether it’s crafting a project, solving a problem, or bringing ideas to life. After running my own videography business and spending years immersed in music production, I transitioned into full-stack web development, bringing with me a deep understanding of collaboration, leadership, and real-world problem-solving.
I’m not a kid fresh out of college; I’m a communicator who values people, clear direction, and thoughtful execution. With two solid years of coding experience and 41 years of life experience, I approach every project with curiosity, humility, and a focus on the big picture — always asking why we’re building something, not just how. I care about creating meaningful tools, keeping things human, and making the work itself enjoyable.
What You Get
Collaborative Partner
Team-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
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Creative and practical problem-solver -
Prioritizes user experience and clear goals -
Communicates early and often
Independent Contributor
Self-motivated and accountable from start to finish.
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Owns projects without needing hand-holding -
Adaptable to new challenges and tech -
Focused on long-term solutions
Efficient, not rushed
Deliver on time without cutting corners.
No drama, no ego
Team success comes first, always.
Creative solutions
Practical ideas that keep users in mind.
Adaptable
Comfortable in fast-moving environments.
Get In Touch
Whether you have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or just want to connect — I'd love to hear from you.