Bernard O’Flynn

Head of Software Engineering @Zalando SE

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Bernard O’Flynn is a highly experienced executive currently serving as the Head of Software Engineering at Zalando SE, Europe’s leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle. With an impressive career spanning over 2 decades in the tech industry, Bernard has demonstrated exceptional expertise in software development, company management, and team leadership. Prior to joining Zalando SE, he held several leadership roles in prominent tech companies where he honed his skills in software and systems engineering, cloud technologies, and Agile methodologies. Bernard holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has a proven track record of delivering complex software projects on time and within budget. His strategic vision and technological insight have significantly contributed to Zalando's continuous growth and innovation. Under his leadership, the software engineering team has excelled in developing robust, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that meet the evolving needs of the online retail market.

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Work Background

ZalandoHead of Engineering - Sustainability and D&I

Apr. 2023Berlin, Germany

H&MTech Lead

Nov. 2021 - Mar. 2023Berlin, GermanyTech Lead for the Digital Brand Development team

Rev3alInterim CTO

May. 2022 - Aug. 2022Designed the cloud-based software platform for the MVP and hired the first engineers

ItsaparkChief Technology Officer

Feb. 2020 - Nov. 2021Berlin, GermanyPart of H&M Group, responsible for design, product, engineering, data & analytics and user research functions.

Brainwave HubManaging Director

Dec. 2018 - Dec. 2019Berlin, GermanyHealth tech innovation hub

MicrosoftCTO, Microsoft ScaleUp

Feb. 2017 - Dec. 2018Berlin Area, GermanySourced startups for the program Performed technical and product due diligence to ensure entry criteria were met Coached and mentored startups in the program Liaised with product and tech teams within Microsoft to bring the voice of the startups to the product teams. Interim CTO for the Sydney chapter Designed, developed and launched the Amsterdam chapter

Savedo GmbHCTO/CPO

Jul. 2015 - Feb. 2017Berlin Area, Germany►Overall leadership of the product and technology direction of savedo.de from concept design to launch - created 3 software systems to manage the various parts of the business - built the tech and product teams up from 1 to 20 international full stack and front end engineers, product managers, ux designers and devops

Savedo GmbHHead of Product Management

Aug. 2014 - Jul. 2015Berlin, GermanyLed Product from the creation of the company, building the first MVP, getting to product market fit.

BodyStateFounder & CEO

Nov. 2013 - Jul. 2014San FranciscoBodyState's mission is to help people live longer, healthier lives.

The Founder InstituteFounder

Nov. 2013 - Mar. 2014San FranciscoFounder Institute San Francisco winter 2013

WongaCompany Director & Executive Board Member, Site Lead

Sep. 2011 - Oct. 2013Dublin, Ireland►Drove continuous improvement through agile/scrum methodologies to maintain product enhancements ►Nurtured cultural change focusing on optimum deployment/delivery, innovation and self-managing teams ►Championed product portfolio and key market territory development to deliver the strategic vision in three regions, working in collaboration with a Product Manager ►Led geographically dispersed teams and 3rd parties to successfully launch a complex and wide reaching product to incredibly tight timelines, as Scrum Coach, Site Lead and Agile Technical Project Manager ►Reported to the VP Engineering under the London office, acting as Site Lead and later Director, grew Dublin operations from 6 to 55 developers in less than 9 months, establishing core support functions in back office, production and R&D to maintain market leadership and competitive advantage ►Built strong relationships with recruitment firms, accounting firms, Irish NGOs, etc. ►Ensured the continuous improvement of recruitment processes, oversaw and negotiated the office move ►Key leader in the architecture and development process