Christy O'reilly
About Christy O'reilly
Christy O'Reilly is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in engineering leadership and team management. She has held various senior roles at companies such as Housekeep, Firefly Learning, and Lingokids, and currently works at Ashby while also serving as Director at Oreills Consulting Ltd.
Work at Ashby
Christy O'Reilly has been employed at Ashby as a Software Engineer since 2024. This role involves contributing to software development projects and collaborating with team members in a remote work environment. The position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in engineering and team management.
Previous Experience in Engineering Leadership
Before joining Ashby, Christy O'Reilly held several significant positions in engineering leadership. She served as VP Engineering at Housekeep from 2019 to 2020, and as Interim CTO at Firefly Learning from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she was VP Engineering at Lingokids from 2020 to 2024, where she managed engineering teams and contributed to product development.
Consulting and Technical Roles
Christy O'Reilly has also engaged in consulting roles, including her position as Consultant CTO at DEUCE TENNIS LIMITED in 2018. She worked as Consultant Technologist and Head of Technology at WhiteHat GB from 2017 to 2018. These roles involved providing technical guidance and strategic input to enhance organizational performance.
Education and Expertise
Christy O'Reilly studied Mathematics at the University of Bristol, earning a BSc from 2006 to 2009. She possesses expertise in managing engineering departments of varying sizes, ranging from 2 to 50 engineers. Her experience includes leading both fully and partially remote teams, as well as contributing to overall business and technology strategies.
Career Development in Software Engineering
Christy O'Reilly began her career as a Software Developer at Revector from 2010 to 2011. She then progressed to Conversocial, where she worked as a Software Developer and Senior Developer from 2011 to 2014, before taking on the role of Lead Developer and later VP Engineering at the same company from 2014 to 2017. This trajectory highlights her growth and development in the software engineering field.