Technologist & Founder
Building the Future of Digital Experiences
I help organizations bridge the gap between complex emerging technologies and human-centric solutions. Specializing in AI, Blockchain, and Developer Advocacy.
I help organizations bridge the gap between complex emerging technologies and human-centric solutions. Specializing in AI, Blockchain, and Developer Advocacy.
Matt Hamilton is a technologist, founder, and developer advocate passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and community impact. With a global career spanning roles at major tech organizations including IBM, Ripple, and the Arbitrum Foundation, Matt has spent years acting as the "voice of the developer," helping to shape tools and experiences that empower creators worldwide to build on decentralized and intelligent systems.
Currently based in Barbados, having moved from the UK in August 2021 via the Welcome Stamp program, Matt is leveraging his expertise to drive digital transformation and accessibility within the local landscape. He was previously part of the launch team for the Barbados Government's alpha.gov.bb portal, working to make government services clearer and faster for the public.
In recognition of his contributions to the island, Matt was honored with the Innovation Award at the 2025 Barbados Labour Party Awards. The award citation highlighted how his work "exemplifies the power of technology to create meaningful social impact" by harnessing emerging technologies to increase transparency and enhance daily life. This recognition celebrated his suite of AI-powered platforms, including Yuh Hear Dem, which makes parliamentary records searchable for citizens; We Outside 246, which aggregates social media data to help locals discover island events; and his most recent launch, Yuh Gettin Tru?. The latter serves as the largest unified shopping search in the Caribbean, applying AI to hardware store inventories to help residents and visitors find products using natural language.
Beyond his local initiatives, Matt is a recognized speaker and educator in the global tech community. Whether co-creating award-winning solutions like Choirless for remote musicians or developing Untangle, a context-aware task manager for neurodiverse minds, his work consistently bridges the gap between complex emerging technologies and human-centric solutions. He brings a unique blend of technical depth and creative problem-solving to every project, championing innovation that is both powerful and inclusive.
A collection of platforms and tools I've built to solve real-world problems.
The largest unified shopping search in the Caribbean. Aggregates products from 60+ local stores allowing users to search over 280,000 items instantly.
AI-powered events discovery platform for Barbados. Automatically aggregates and categorizes social events, parties, and concerts.
A shame-free, context-aware task manager designed specifically for neurodiverse minds (ADHD). Integrates directly into WhatsApp for frictionless capture.
The Government of Barbados' digital services portal. Helped re-engineer how citizens access public services with a focus on speed and clarity.
AI guide to Barbadian Parliament. Transcribes and analyzes parliamentary debates to make democracy more accessible to citizens.
Software development and consultancy, focusing on bridging the gap between complex technologies and human-centric solutions.
Built the new alpha.gov.bb site as part of a cross-functional team. Worked across frontend and backend to deliver citizen-centric public services.
Led DevRel at the intersection of AI and structured data. Championed Positron (on-device intelligence layer) and grew the developer community for verified knowledge graphs.
Helped developers build on the leading Layer 2 network for Ethereum. Focused on L3 chains and Stylus (Rust smart contracts).
Worked on Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) and Interplanetary Consensus (IPC), helping developers build on decentralized infrastructure.
Led early developer relations strategy for decentralized machine learning network.
Led global DevRel strategy, managed XRP Ledger Grants ($5M+), launched Discord community, and hosted weekly developer livestreams.
Focused on AI/ML cloud services. Hosted IBM Think! 'Hallway Track' and co-created award-winning solution 'Choirless'.
Co-founded and led technical strategy for a web development agency. Specialized in Python/Plone CMS, managed hosting infrastructure, and delivered solutions for national and international clients.