Rory Gallagher
Angoulême
Summary
Experienced and motivated Senior-level Java Application Developer, passionate about creating cutting-edge products for the field. Over 20 years expertise in design, installation, testing and maintenance of software systems in fast paced Agile environments. Equipped with a diverse and promising skill-set. Proficient in various platforms, languages, and systems. Able to effectively self-manage during independent projects, as well as collaborate as part of a productive team. Strong work ethic and dedicated to quality assurance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Java Engineer
Zinkworks
Athlone
08.2024 - Current
- Involved in executing diverse Telecom projects engaging with Ericsson
Intelligent Automation Platform ecosystem. - Projects include a Power saving app using Dynamic Carrier
Activation/Deactivation, CNS - Cognitive Network Solutions, and
Autonomous Networks Management Platform - Fast paced agile environment developing microservices in Spring boot in a Kubernetes environment, following secure coding standards.
- Java, Spring Boot 3, RestAPI, Kafka, GCP, PubSub, BigQuery, Cloud Build,
MongoDB, Gitlab, Sonar, Hadolint
Senior Java Engineer
Cartrawler
Dublin
01.2022 - 07.2024
- Successfully executed multiple financial initiatives through collaborative efforts with product stakeholders and financial advisors within an Agile framework.
- Transformation of legacy financial systems into robust, modular and scalable applications.
- API development
- Utilized BDD, regression, and integration testing techniques to enhance efficiency.
- Principal point of contact and client liaison
- Analytics & reporting
Senior Engineer
Ericsson
Athlone
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Effectively engage with Product Team to ensure requirements and business specifications are understood around application development, Analytics and Risk
- Design and code application components in an Agile environment utilizing test & behaviour driven development
- Code guardian for repositories adhering to SEI CERT secure java standards
- Responsible for reduced latency and increased throughput in event processing engine
- Successfully investigated and implemented improvements to instrumentation which enhanced application monitoring, analysis and performance tuning
- Continually solving complex problems using the latest in Cloud, and Web Technologies
- Develop and present findings and solutions to audiences including senior executives and stakeholders
- Filled in as scrum master organizing and prioritizing work and leading and coordinating the team to meet deadlines
- Drove implementation of Sonar quality gates in release builds.
Lead Developer
SiteCaddy
Dublin
05.2005 - 07.2019
- Involved in full spectrum of the design, implementation, and continued development of the SiteCaddy content management platform
- Development included numerous technologies and platforms such as content management, e-commerce, contact management, communications, survey system, REST APIs and much more
- Planned, developed, tested, deployed, maintained, monitored and analysed numerous web applications
- Developed and tested prototypes for specific projects and clients.
Software Developer/Consultant
Legal IT
Dublin
05.2002 - 05.2005
- Web development
- Acted as the principle line of contact with Solicitor firms representing the fulcrum for the ongoing client/supplier relationship
- Responsible for Co-ordinating the timely, on budget delivery of the agreed Case Management projects.
Software Developer
SurfControl
Sydney
12.1999 - 11.2001
- Involved in full project life-cycle for various products relating to email security
- These products provide email monitoring and filtering which allows companies to enforce an email Acceptable Usage Policy.
Software Developer
Baydon-Solutions
Dublin
07.1998 - 10.1999
- Development of the assistware project using C++, MFC, Win32 APIs, Install Shield, Visual SourceSafe.
System Analyst/Developer
Admiral Computing
Dublin
07.1997 - 07.1998
- Worked on multiple projects related to banking software in London & Bournemouth using C++, MFC, SQL Server, PowerBuilder.
Education
Distributed Data Patterns For Microservices -
Distributed Data Patterns For Microservices
04-2023
AWS Associate Developer -
Udemy
07.2021
Building Microservices: Design, Implementation and Test -
Ericsson instructor led course
05.2021
Docker for Java Developers -
Ericsson instructor led course
02.2021
Secure Application Development -
Ericsson instructor led course
08.2020
Kubernetes for Java Developers -
Ericsson instructor led course
05.2020
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic) -
Dublin City University
Skills
- Java Programming
- Java Web Developer
- Agile Development
- Spring/ Spring Boot
- Microservices
- Amazon AWS
- Docker
- JSP
- MySQL
- Postgres
- JavaScript
- Linux
- Kubernetes
- Advanced Analytical Thinking
- Software Troubleshooting
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Continuous integration
- Team leadership abilities
- Code Review Expertise
- Java Performance Tuning
- OAuth2 Implementation
- RESTful API Design
- Git Version Control
- Microservices Architecture
- JUnit Testing
- API Design and Development
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Fishing
- Golf
- Cycling
Affiliations
- Football
- Golf
- Cycling
- Fishing
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Java Engineer
Zinkworks
08.2024 - Current
Senior Java Engineer
Cartrawler
01.2022 - 07.2024
Senior Engineer
Ericsson
07.2019 - 12.2021
Lead Developer
SiteCaddy
05.2005 - 07.2019
Software Developer/Consultant
Legal IT
05.2002 - 05.2005
Software Developer
SurfControl
12.1999 - 11.2001
Software Developer
Baydon-Solutions
07.1998 - 10.1999
System Analyst/Developer
Admiral Computing
07.1997 - 07.1998
Distributed Data Patterns For Microservices -
Distributed Data Patterns For Microservices
AWS Associate Developer -
Udemy
Building Microservices: Design, Implementation and Test -
Ericsson instructor led course
Docker for Java Developers -
Ericsson instructor led course
Secure Application Development -
Ericsson instructor led course
Kubernetes for Java Developers -
Ericsson instructor led course
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic) -
Dublin City University
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