Stephen O'rourke
About Stephen O'rourke
Stephen O'Rourke is a Tech Lead currently working at Banked in Sydney, Australia, where he focuses on technological advancements in real-time payments. He has extensive experience in the banking and engineering sectors, having held various technical roles at Tyro Payments and Alstom.
Work at Banked
Stephen O'rourke has been serving as Tech Lead at Banked since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leading technological advancements in real-time payments, with an emphasis on enhancing customer experience and payment security. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of innovative solutions that align with the company's goals in the payments sector.
Previous Experience at Tyro Payments
Prior to his current position, Stephen O'rourke held multiple roles at Tyro Payments. He worked as a Software Engineer from 2011 to 2014, followed by a two-year tenure as Software Team Lead from 2014 to 2016. He then served as Technical Lead - Banking from 2016 to 2019, and later as Technical Lead - Payments from 2021 to 2023. Additionally, he was involved in Tyro LAB - Future Thinking from 2019 to 2021, contributing to innovative projects within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Stephen O'rourke studied at the University of Sydney, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electrical Engineering from 2003 to 2007. He further pursued a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Software Engineering from 2007 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software development, particularly in microservices and serverless computing, which are relevant to his work in the banking and payments domains.
Background in Engineering
Stephen O'rourke began his engineering career with various roles in different organizations. He worked as a Cadet Engineer at Alstom Power from 2003 to 2004 and as a Trainee Engineer at Alstom Transport from 2004 to 2005. He also gained experience as a Trainee Engineer at United Group from 2005 to 2006 and as an Industrial Trainee at Intelligent Energy Systems (IES) from 2006 to 2007. These positions contributed to his foundational skills in engineering and technology.
Research and Teaching Experience
During his time at the University of Sydney, Stephen O'rourke served as a Research/Teaching Assistant from 2007 to 2010. This role allowed him to engage in academic research while also supporting the educational development of students in the engineering field. His involvement in academia complements his practical experience in the technology sector.