Matt Oakes
Whether you are taking your first steps into mobile or you need to improve your existing app, I can help.
I am a mobile app development consultant who works with companies in Brighton, London, and around the world to build and improve their mobile presence on both Android & iOS using React Native or Native Development. I create apps which users love and which help businesses reach and engage with their best customers. I create solid and well developed mobile apps which can be built upon and improved in the future to achieve your business goals and fulfill your user's needs.
How I can help
I work with a range of companies, from those who realise they need to "Go Mobile" through to those whoes current mobile presence is underperforming and needs improvement.
Go mobile
Not having a well made and easy to use mobile app is no longer an option for many companies. Users expect one and they expect it to deliver them value. This is where I can help.
Improve your app
Just having a mobile presence is not enough — it must provide value to your users to deliver a return on your investment. If your app is underperforming, I can help you.
My latest work
Best Coffee for iOS & Android
Best Coffee is a guide to the best coffee around you. All the shops are reviewed by expert editors and filtered to your preferences. The app is built for both iOS and Android using React Native.
REFSIX for Apple Watch
REFSIX approached me to build the Apple Watch app to help referees reach the next level. The smartwatch app is built natively with Swift and allows referees to log match incidents easily during games.
Filmstro for iPhone
Working directly with the brilliant Brighton based team at Filmstro, I created an iPhone app to adds dynamic soundtracks to peoples video moments, creating the soundtrack to their life.
Qubist for iOS & Android
Qubist is the UKs #1 advocate marketing solution. Using a single React Native codebase, I created an app which worked across platfroms and could be whitelabeled for many brands.
Playbook by Google Play
Playbook by Google Play launched at Google I/O 2016. I worked on this project while at ribot as an native Android developer, backend developer, and project manager.
M.Gemi for iPhone
M.Gemi produces stunning handcrafted shoes at historically impossible prices. I worked on this app while at ribot. The iPhone app is the highest converting sales channel for M.Gemi.
“Matt did a fantastic job managing the Playbook project – he was responsive, communicative, and helpful throughout. He approached the project and any challenges with enthusiasm, actively seeking out solutions that worked for everyone and tied back to the goals of the project.”
— DOM ELLIOTT, HEAD OF GLOBAL DEVELOPER MARCOMMS, GOOGLE PLAY
Why me?
Many developers could build you an app, however, I will work hard to ensure I build you the perfect app. From the very start of the process, I will ensure I understand your business goals and the needs of your users. I can then use my experience with both the Android & iOS platforms to build and improve your mobile apps in a way which will delight your users and provide you a great return on your investment. All through the process I will work with three goals in mind: achieving your business goals, fulfilling your user's needs, and crafting a solid app which can be improved and built upon in the future.
Business goals
A great app is useless if it does not provide value to your company. Throughout working with you, I will ensure I learn about your business goals and work hard to ensure that your mobile app is supporting them.
User needs
I build apps with a clear goal to ensure that users will love to them. This is great for your customers and you as they will be happier, more passionate about your app, and want to keep coming back to use it.
Craft
Things change fast in business — this is especially true with mobile. To deal with change quickly and effectively you need to have a solid foundation. I pride myself on crafting solid apps which can be improved quickly & effectively.