Dean Lynch

Software Engineer

BSc. Computer Applications & Software Engineering

I am a software engineer based in Dublin, Ireland with a passion for software development. I have experience with a variety of technologies including Python, React, Node.js, and Java.

I am currently looking for new opportunities. If you would like to get in touch, please feel free to reach out to me on LinkedIn.

Experience:

  • Infobip (Formerly ANAM Technologies)
    Software Engineer
    Dublin, Ireland (Remote)
    • Member of an experienced collaborative team of 6-8 people, which recently underwent training to more effectively implement scrum methodology best practices.
    • Part of a small product team responsible for an automated penetration test service. Involved in the planning and design phases and deputised the responsibilities of the product owner. Successfully delivered customer-requested features, implemented technological enhancements, and provided routine updates to maintain compatibility with third-party applications and websites.
    • Oversaw the migration of numerous projects from SVN to Bitbucket and JIRA and optimised existing Jenkins jobs with release to Artifactory. As part of this migration I successfully advocated for colleagues to transition from basic Jenkins pipelines to more efficient multibranch pipelines.
    • Applied my experience with python and Django to introduce new functionalities and troubleshoot issues within the central data analytics hub, filling an expertise gap within the team.
  • Infobip (Formerly ANAM Technologies)
    Software Test Engineer
    Dublin, Ireland (Remote)
    • Executed automation testing procedures utilizing Jenkins and conducted performance/load testing using an internal testing tool for evaluating the latest product candidates.
    • Oversaw the monitoring, troubleshooting, and reporting of bugs and defects via Bugzilla.
    • Conducted rigorous testing of AWS-hosted service implementations for both troubleshooting purposes and viability assessments.
    • Enhanced established testing processes and scripts for optimization purposes.
  • Bloomberg PolarLake
    Software Engineering Intern
    Dublin, Ireland
    • Successfully developed a query service controller and user interface using Java and Angular for internal use across multiple engineering teams.
    • Investigated and implemented Apache Cassandra with an existing file store.
    • Conducted performance assessments of a new service API using Gatling, documenting findings throughout the development process.
    • Utilized Python, Java, and Kibana to produce graphs and reports from JSON inputs.
    • Engaged in bug fixes and enhancements to business logic.

Education:

  • Dublin City University
    BSc in Computer Applications & Software Engineering
    Dublin, Ireland
    • Modules: Soft. Eng. Processes, Principles & Methods, Compiler Construction, OO Analysis and Design, Search Technologies, Data Warehousing & Data Mining, Advanced Algorithms and A.I. Search, Computer Networks and more.
    • Final Year Project: KeePass password manager with peer to peer synchronisation.
    • Third Year Project (Pair): A website for freelance work incorporating the Ethereum blockchain

    • Leadership:

  • Mild Activity
    Community Leader
    Dublin, Ireland
    • Manage digital initiatives for the club, including a custom-built group ordering platform (1000+ orders) and a branded Garmin watch face with thousands of downloads.
    • Lead the organisation of the weekly and weekend group runs, coordinating pacers and event logistics.
    • Contribute to the club governance, partnerships, and long-term development as part of the leadership team.
    • Active marathon runner and Athletics Ireland Level 1 and Endurance Running Coach.

    • Skills:

    Languages
    Python
    Java
    JavaScript
    TypeScript
    Frameworks
    Django
    Flask
    React
    Next.js
    Tailwind CSS
    Bootstrap
    Tools/Other
    Git
    Selenium
    Jenkins
    Jira
    Docker
    AWS
    SQL
    Linux
    Windows

    Projects:

    pizzapool

    A carpool-style food ordering web-app for groups and organisations.

    PythonDjango
    LinkGitHub
    pizzapool

    Mild Watch Face

    A Garmin watch face for Mild Activity Run Club.

    MonkeyC
    LinkGitHub
    Mild Watch Face
    Dean's Simple Watch Face (Github Link)
    A simple data-rich watch face for Garmin devices.
    [MonkeyC]
    Portfolio (Github Link)
    Personal portfolio website. (you are here)
    [React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS]
    BirdWatch Fingal (Github Link)
    Website for BirdWatchIreland Fingal branch.
    [React, Bootstrap]

    Hobbies:

    Running

    Running is currently a big part of my life. I'm a regular at Mild Activity in Dublin, I do a lot of extra training each week and I'm a qualified coach. I've ran three marathons so far and looking forward to signing up for another in the new year.

    Running

    Cycling

    I've started getting into road cycling over the past year, and I really enjoy it. When I'm outside of a marathon training block I try get out for long cycles some weekends - by myself or with a group.

    Cycling

    Coffee

    I'm a big coffee person. I love trying out new brewing methods and different types of coffee. I have modded my own espresso machine (Gaggiuino project) which adds controllers and sensors to give extra control over shots, and a touchscreen to control it.

    Coffee