I am a Senior Consultant with over 10 years experience and I am interested in remote work. I have a predominately Microsoft, C# and .NET background and I am willing to learn new technologies. I have a proven track record of doing so, having passed the Google Cloud Solution Architect exam within a month, having never used GCP before. I have strong experience of using Cloud Technologies as my current and previous roles utilised Azure and AWS respectively. I have some experience in JavaScript/Node.js, however it has been a while since I have had to use it in my daily work.
C#, .NET, Distributed Services, Design Patterns, Test Driven Development, Behaviour Driven Development, Domain Driven Design, Agile Development, AWS, Azure, Docker, Microservices, Service Oriented Architecture, MongoDb, CosmosDb, Entity Framework, Github, Jira, Javascript, NodeJs, React (limited)
Worked with many different clients across the UK from the housing sector, to retail and education. Focussed on delivering value to clients within the proposed engagement period and to a high quality. Using Azure DevOps, Cloud technology, Azure Functions and Azure Service Bus, .Net Core, C# and terraform. Working in a cross functional team within agile principles and in close collaboration with QA and devops engineers. Often presenting to clients during sprint ceremonies.
Software development using .NET, react and node.js. Working in an agile team, we attempt to take requirements presented to us by the product owner and translate them into clean, reusable code. I also work to resolve existing issues in the codebase, working with the SDET, BA and other members of the team to maintain and improve quality and refine our processes. As part of my role, I mentor junior members of my team and help others to learn by running workshops and sharing knowledge across the business. During my time at Compare the Market, I have become a qualified Mental Health First Aider.
Software development using C#, Web Forms, ASP.NET, Framework and AngularJS. Participating in a Scrum team in order to develop and maintain in-house websites for the media industry, including the migration of existing legacy websites to modern responsive sites. Adhering to SOLID best practices and coding standards. Participating in sprint planning, estimation and retrospection meetings. Working in a support cycle on a rota basis including investigating reported defects, fixing bugs in production sites and answering user queries.
Software development using C#, MVC, WCF, NHibernate, SQL Server, NUnit, and Moq. Mentoring and aiding graduate software engineers wherever necessary, particularly in the areas of object relational mapping and SOLID practices. Participating in a Scrum team in order to develop a web based HR product, hosted using Azure. Participating in requirements analysis and object modelling sessions, often proposing new or less complex methods of achieving the same goal.
- 2011 – BSc (honors) in Computing with Computer Games Development, Letterkenny IT.
- 2010 – BSc in Computing with Computer Games Development, Letterkenny IT.
- 2006 – Leaving Certificate (Republic of Ireland) in English, Irish, Maths, French, Chemistry, Biology and Art.
- 2019 - Mental Health First Aider (MHFA England)
- 2021 - Google Cloud Solution Architect (Expired 2023)
- 2022 - AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
I like to crochet and enjoy adult colouring books and art. I am a prolific reader and plan on getting through 52 books this year. I also play video games when my other hobbies allow. I am a qualified mental health first aider in the UK.