Octopus CX - By WEBTEXTHead of Software Engineering (Webtext was acquired by SharpenCX in April 2023.)
Nov. 2020 - Sep. 2023Galway Metropolitan AreaLed a team of engineers in developing a product platform that achieved consistent annual revenue growth and customer retention over five years. Designed and deployed a cloud-based architecture, achieving high availability and enhancing product scalability and reliability. Streamlined product development by implementing an agile process and a CI/CD pipeline, reducing cycle time from weeks to 2 to 3 days. Managed the product roadmap and timelines, ensuring timely and budget-compliant project completions.
Improved code quality and maintainability through a rigorous system of code reviews and refactoring, dramatically reducing technical support tickets. Mentored and enhanced the skills of junior engineers, boosting their technical proficiency by 20%. Co-led due diligence with the CTO, culminating in the company's successful acquisition. Progressed from software engineer to head of software engineering, demonstrating significant growth and leadership development as the company expanded.