Niall Gaffney
About Niall Gaffney
Niall Gaffney is a Senior Software Engineer at CircleCI, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in site reliability and Linux engineering, with previous roles at Hosted Graphite and Securelinx.
Work at CircleCI
Niall Gaffney has been employed at CircleCI as a Senior Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development and optimization of software solutions within the company. His experience in software engineering enables him to work on various projects that enhance the functionality and efficiency of CircleCI's services.
Education and Expertise
Niall Gaffney studied at Dublin City University from 2011 to 2016, completing a five-year program. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles. This academic background supports his expertise in software development and system reliability.
Background in Site Reliability Engineering
Before joining CircleCI, Niall Gaffney worked as a Site Reliability Engineer at Hosted Graphite from 2017 to 2019. In this position, he focused on maintaining and improving the reliability of services, ensuring optimal performance for users. His role involved implementing best practices in system reliability and monitoring.
Experience as a Linux Engineer
Niall Gaffney has significant experience as a Linux Engineer, having worked at Securelinx in two separate periods. He was first employed there from 2015 to 2017 and then again from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, he developed skills in managing Linux systems and contributed to various projects that required expertise in system administration.