Kevin Byrne
About Kevin Byrne
Kevin Byrne is a Senior Software Engineering Manager with extensive experience in software development and team leadership. He has worked at various companies, including Sensus, Clearwater Analytics, and Businessolver, where he has implemented initiatives to enhance developer culture and improve productivity.
Current Role at Businessolver
Kevin Byrne serves as a Senior Software Engineering Manager at Businessolver, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading software engineering teams and driving technical initiatives. He has hosted book clubs and training sessions, which have resulted in record engagement among team members. His leadership emphasizes the importance of a collaborative and productive work environment.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Businessolver, Kevin Byrne accumulated extensive experience in software engineering. He worked at OpSec Security as a Software Engineer Team Lead from 2019 to 2021, where he implemented a vision for a healthy developer culture. Prior to that, he was a Senior Software Development Engineer at Clearwater Analytics from 2015 to 2018. His career began at Sensus, where he held multiple roles, including Engineering Intern and Software Engineer.
Educational Background
Kevin Byrne holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Boise State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. He also earned an Associate of Science degree in General Studies from Brigham Young University - Idaho, completing his studies there from 2008 to 2011. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering.
Leadership and Achievements
Throughout his career, Kevin Byrne has demonstrated strong leadership skills. He led multiple teams during an on-prem-to-cloud migration to AWS and developed measurement systems around Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI). Under his leadership, teams achieved a 40% improvement in productivity and a 75% reduction in defects. He maintained a 90% retention rate within his teams, reflecting his effective management style.
Internship and Early Career
Kevin Byrne began his career as an Engineering Intern at Sensus from 2012 to 2014, where he gained practical experience in software development. He also worked as a Linux Lab Assistant at Boise State University for four months in 2012. His early roles provided him with foundational skills that he has built upon throughout his career.