Matt Dobson IT Manager
Matt Dobson is the IT Manager at Swinburne Maddison. With over 12 years of experience in the IT industry – more than four of those within the legal sector – Matt offers a rare combination of technical expertise and legal sector insight. Matt joined Swinburne Maddison in 2021 as an IT Analyst, pursuing a long-held ambition to work in a business he had known and respected since childhood. In 2023, Matt was promoted to IT Manager and is responsible for overseeing the strategy, implementation and successful adoption of all technology operations at the firm. His role is pivotal in ensuring that systems are secure, reliable, and aligned with the evolving needs of legal professionals.
What sets Matt apart is his ability to seamlessly blend technical innovation with practical, business-led solutions, supporting the firm’s tradition of excellence while positioning it for future growth.
Matt’s client-centric approach ensures that the technology functions quietly but powerfully in the background, helping lawyers deliver exceptional service to clients. He is passionate about supporting the entire firm across departments, from Private Client to Corporate, as well as core operational functions, through implementing technology that works for everyone.
Matt’s long-term ambition is to continue growing as a strategic leader within the legal sector, helping to guide the firm’s technological direction and ensure its systems remain robust, secure, and future-ready. His focus is on delivering lasting value through innovation and stability, always aligned with the needs of the firm and its clients.
- Aligning IT practices with business needs
- IT business development and strategic planning
- Legal case management systems and integration
- System and network administration
- IT project management and process automation
Throughout his career, Matt has led several key initiatives that have significantly enhanced the firm’s digital capabilities.
Career highlights include:
- Successful delivery of a firm-wide infrastructure upgrade and major improvements to cyber resilience.
- Spearheading the migration of critical systems to a hybrid cloud environment, reducing downtime and increasing overall performance.
- Implementation of numerous automated workflows and system enhancements, particularly in the case management system, helping to reduce administrative overhead and streamline operations.
- Developed custom PowerAutomate workflows to support compliance reviews, Risk Assessments and Ticketing processes.
- Adapting the firm’s capabilities for remote working during the COVID pandemic, allowing seamless transition to hybrid working practices.
On a day-to-day basis, Matt leads the planning and execution of technology strategy, manages vendor relationships, supports team members with technical challenges, and continues to implement improvements that future-proof the firm’s operations.
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