Matt Richmond
Technical Problem Solver | Software Developer | Film Production
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Professional Summary
I build systems that survive real-world pressure. From architecting audit-ready software for regulated industries to managing data integrity on fast-moving film sets, I specialize in environments where complexity is high and the cost of failure is real. My approach is systems-driven: I don't just solve the immediate problem—I identify edge cases, anticipate failure modes, and design solutions that hold up under scrutiny. Whether writing code or rigging camera equipment, I bring the same discipline: understand the constraints, find the weak points, and build something that works.
Core Expertise
Software Development
Film Production & Media
Business & Strategy
Experience Highlights
- • 10+ Professional Roles
- • Multi-Industry Background
- • 12 Major Projects
- • Full-Stack Developer
Education
Economics (Coursework)
University of Regina
Experience
Developer
Self-Employed • Vancouver, BC (Remote)
Jan 2025 – Present
Building custom software for regulated industries where compliance, traceability, and data integrity aren't optional.
- •Architected a seed-to-sale inventory tracking system for a licensed cannabis producer, designed for Health Canada and CRA audit readiness
- •Built full-stack application using SQL and Next.js with batch-level traceability and real-time compliance reporting
- •Automated manual business workflows, reducing labor overhead and eliminating data entry errors
- •Designed database schemas for complex relational data with strict regulatory requirements
- •Sanitized and migrated legacy data systems into modern, queryable databases
Key Grip / Best Grip / Grip
Vancouver Film Industry • Vancouver, BC
Dec 2020 – Present
Responsible for lighting design, camera rigging, and on-set safety in fast-paced production environments.
- •Led rigging and lighting setups for camera and electric departments on union film productions
- •Ensured safety compliance during complex lifts, heavy equipment operation, and intricate technical setups
- •Solved technical challenges in real-time under tight production schedules
- •Coordinated cross-departmental communication to maintain efficiency and safety
- •Operated in high-pressure environments where decisions have immediate physical and financial consequences
AC / Digital Media Technician / Stills Photographer
National Film Board of Canada • Saskatchewan
Jan 2025 – Oct 2025
Managed data workflows and provided multi-role production support for a national documentary.
- •Designed and maintained media offload workflow for multi-camera documentary shoots (9+ cameras)
- •Implemented checksum verification protocols to guarantee file integrity and redundancy
- •Served as Assistant Camera, Grip, and Driver across remote rural locations
- •Captured additional cinematography and stills photography assets for final edit
- •Acted as sole guardian of production assets—zero data loss over 10-month shoot
Production Assistant - Locations
Directors Guild of Canada • Vancouver, BC
Oct 2020 – Feb 2021
Coordinated logistics and maintained safety protocols for large-scale film productions.
- •Managed location logistics and safety for crews of 200+ on active film sets
- •First on/last off set, ensuring locations were prepared and secured
- •Coordinated communication between departments under tight production schedules
- •Maintained emergency procedures and safety protocols in unpredictable environments
Trade Marketing Lead
Aurora Cannabis Inc. • Vancouver, BC
Aug 2018 – Feb 2020
Led B2B and B2C marketing for Western Canada in a heavily regulated, rapidly evolving market.
- •Managed marketing budgets and fiscal responsibilities for BC, SK, and MB
- •Launched marketing campaigns that increased revenue and positioned Aurora as an industry leader
- •Navigated complex and shifting regulatory requirements for cannabis marketing and e-commerce
- •Developed educational assets for retailers and sales teams to support product launches
- •Executed campaigns from ideation through to launch under strict compliance constraints
Co-Founder / Lead Creative
Blush Cannabis • Vancouver, BC
Sep 2017 – Jul 2018
Co-founded a cannabis startup and launched the first branded pre-rolls in Vancouver's dispensary market.
- •Created brand identity targeting artists and creatives in a pre-legalization market
- •Developed product lines ('Dawn' and 'Dusk') tailored to specific user experiences
- •Navigated uncertain legal landscape and rapidly shifting market conditions
- •Learned to iterate and pivot based on direct market feedback
- •Gained firsthand experience in product development, branding, and startup execution
Project Manager / Business Development
The Vanbex Group • Vancouver, BC
Jul 2016 – Mar 2017
Launched ICO campaigns for blockchain startups during the early cryptocurrency boom.
- •Managed ICO campaign that raised 6.1M ETH in four minutes
- •Conducted market research and developed marketing strategies for blockchain startups
- •Guided clients through full ICO lifecycle from concept to launch
- •Operated in a high-risk, fast-moving market with minimal regulatory clarity
Advisor
RBC • Toronto, ON
Jan 2013 – Jan 2016
Provided financial advice and solutions to clients in a regulated banking environment.
- •Advised clients on financial planning, product selection, and risk management
- •Maintained strict compliance with banking regulations and fraud prevention protocols
- •Built long-term client relationships through consultative sales approach
- •Identified client needs and recommended appropriate financial products
Sales and Analytics
SaskTel • Saskatchewan
Jun 2011 – Sep 2013
Provided telecom solutions to enterprise customers using consultative sales techniques.
- •Consistently met or exceeded sales targets
- •Recognized as top-performing sales representative in the region
- •Built and maintained customer relationships through effective communication and follow-up
- •Used consultative sales approach to identify needs and recommend solutions
Financial Services Representative
CIBC • Regina, SK
Jun 2005 – Jun 2011
Provided personalized financial advice and banking solutions to clients.
- •Built and maintained strong client relationships
- •Ensured regulatory compliance while meeting client banking needs
- •Delivered financial advice tailored to individual client goals
- •Maintained high standards of customer service and attention to detail
Projects
A photo management tool that stores photos in a db, optimizes images into mutliple sizes, edit and view EXIF data, and generate keywords for each photo using AI.
A Node.js tool to scrape all the developers and apps inside the Shopify App Store. Creates a db of all files.
Python tool to optimize all images inside a folder. Creates a min and a thumb version of each image and strips out EXIF data. Recieves a path as an argrument and recursively optimizes all images inside the folder.
Coded from scratch using Next.js, gsap, and blood, sweat, and tears.
Object logging using chalk and iterative color changes for each nested level. Great for debugging JS objects in the console.
Local bookmarks. Saves all bookmarks inside a .MD file. Great for local backup and storage of your bookmarks.
Combining provided Netflix engagement reports with additional sources to create a full data set of all the titles within the engagement report.
A Node.JS PDF Screenplay Parser, which parses text PDF Screenplays into a JSON Object and uploads to a DB.
A Node.js flow that generates and scores brand names recursively to provide the best one for your project or product.
A Node.js tool that generates poems or poem books automatically.
A powerful AI-driven writing assistant that helps users generate high-quality content efficiently.
Architected and engineered a mission-critical "Seed-to-Sale" inventory management platform for a federally licensed cannabis producer. The system ensures absolute compliance with Health Canada and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regulations by tracking partial-gram inventory movements across the entire supply chain—from cultivation to final sale. It features automated audit-ready reporting, real-time reconciliation, and rigid role-based access controls to safeguard operational licensure.
Skills
Software Development
Film Production & Media
Business & Strategy
Domain Expertise
Languages
Interests
Technical
Systems Design, Data Integrity, Regulatory Technology, Web Development, Problem Solving
Creative
Photography, Film Production, Design, Typography
Outdoor
Hiking, Nature, Wilderness