Matt Baker is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in software development and technical leadership. Currently serving as the Head of IT Development at Ascot Lloyd since September 2024, Baker previously held positions as Software Development Lead at Novia Financial Plc, Chief Technology Officer at Leadtree Global, and Software Developer at Data Track Technology. Achievements include transforming development processes at Wealthtime, designing RESTful APIs at Leadtree Global, and managing the implementation of a new call management system. Baker's career began with a role as a Business Development Manager at Astute Ltd and includes experience as a Technical Programme Director at IT Kidz of Africa, where leadership and project management skills were honed. Baker holds a BSc in Internet Communication Systems from Bournemouth University and a BTEC National Diploma in Computer Studies from Somerset College of Arts and Technology.