Alan Kavanagh
Senior Software Engineer
Summary
Highly conscientious problem solver with a demonstrated history working in the software industry. A strong engineering professional with a proven technical aptitude and a thirst for knowledge. Experienced with all stages of the software development lifecycle; analysis, design, implementation and testing. Recently completed a Master of Science in Software Architecture and has previously studied a Master of Science in Software Technology, a Post Graduate Diploma in Software Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer / Java Developer
UST Spain / Capital One
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed AWS Lambda and AWS Fargate serverless containers.
- Supported migration of the Personal Details functionality from on-premise to cloud.
- Developed and extended the Microservices-based Architecture.
- Participated in a focus group for development of an in-house reusable software library portal.
- Delivered bug fixes, improvements, and feature deliveries across multiple different components.
Thesis Research / Cloud Developer
Technological University Dublin
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Research: ‘A Performance and Cost Comparison of Java-based Function-as-a-Service solutions on AWS’.
- Investigated the latest coldstart mitigation strategies for serverless computing.
- Completed state-of-the-art literature reviews and designed a research proposal.
- Wrote a research project/thesis that received an A grade.
Senior Software Engineer / Java Developer
Mastercard
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked on a greenfield project for Mastercard's Fraud & Security division.
- Developed and extended the Microservices-based Architecture.
- Implemented new functionality using RESTful APIs.
- Delivered bug fixes, improvements, and feature deliveries across multiple different microservices.
- Deployed development and test environments and configured the associated Jenkins builds.
- Created Unit Tests, Spock Tests, and Selenium Tests for all new feature development.
Senior Software Engineer / Java Developer
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Required 4 days to be fully on-boarded and productive ("contractor world record" as per management).
- Flagged LOG4J remote-execution vulnerability on second week which required upgrade of almost all DAFM projects.
- Immediately delivered value to Veterinary Medicine project from second week.
- Implemented new requirements using Spring and Struts frameworks.
- Worked closely with the Department and Business for requirement specification.
- Delivered bug fixes, improvements, and feature deliveries across multiple Java projects.
- Supported contractor on-boarding and environment configuration.
Software Engineer / Java Developer
FINEOS
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Supported system architects with delivery of Java features for the claims and absence products.
- Developed and extended the FINEOS Public APIs.
- Participated in technical analysis and early engagement meetings for feature delivery.
- Led the delivery of multiple features with support from junior engineers.
- Supported cloud architects with the migration of product deployables to AWS.
- Supported system architects with the implementation of Configuration as Source.
- Responsible for sonar vulnerability reports for each software release.
- Mentored junior software engineers and graduates.
Lead Software Engineer / Java Developer
General Motors
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Lead Java engineer and architect for the Utility Net microservices project which was delivered to production 4 months ahead of schedule.
- Scrum Master for 3 projects: Utility Net (Secure segmented network for IoT devices), Vision as a Service (AI project for analyzing faults in manufacturing), Process Wizard (Image compression and conversion application which supports VaaS).
- Responsible for defining and prioritizing the backlog for Utility Net.
- Enforced Agile best practice during the General Motors Agile Transformation.
- Mentored and supported 42 graduate software engineers.
Software Engineer / Java Developer
Ericsson
06.2014 - 08.2018
- Supported senior engineers with delivery of Java features to the Ericsson Network Manager.
- Responsible for deployment and upgrade of the Ericsson Network Manager.
- Delivered the PostgreSQL 8.x to PostgreSQL 9.x Database Upgrade.
- Customer First Point of Contact for PostgreSQL Databases (24/7 On-call).
- Stand-in Scrum Master in the absence of Team Scrum Master.
- Supported onboarding of software engineer graduates and new hires.
Customer Service Manager
Ladbrokes Bookmakers
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Responsible for managing multiple teams of cashiers in various stores throughout Dublin.
- Created a winning mentality and a competitive team of employees.
- Trained and on-boarded new team members.
- Inspired team members by creating a collaborative synergy within the stores.
- Set targets for team members and guided each member towards achieving them.
- Responsible for conflict resolution and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Communicated with area managers about store performance.
Education
Master of Science - Software Architecture
Technological University Dublin
Dublin 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Software Technology
Technological University Dublin
Dublin 04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma - Software Engineering
Technological University Dublin
Dublin 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Technological University Dublin
Dublin 04.2001 -
Skills
Java Development
Linux Administration
Database Administration
Python Development
CI/CD Build and Release
Amazon Web Services
Agile, Scrum, Kanban
Git, Subversion
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer / Java Developer
UST Spain / Capital One
06.2024 - 02.2025
Thesis Research / Cloud Developer
Technological University Dublin
04.2023 - 01.2024
Senior Software Engineer / Java Developer
Mastercard
05.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Software Engineer / Java Developer
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
12.2021 - 04.2022
Software Engineer / Java Developer
FINEOS
03.2019 - 12.2021
Lead Software Engineer / Java Developer
General Motors
08.2018 - 03.2019
Software Engineer / Java Developer
Ericsson
06.2014 - 08.2018
Customer Service Manager
Ladbrokes Bookmakers
04.2011 - 06.2014
Master of Science - Software Architecture
Technological University Dublin
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Software Technology
Technological University Dublin
04.2001 -
Post Graduate Diploma - Software Engineering
Technological University Dublin
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Technological University Dublin
04.2001 -
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