Niall O'connor
About Niall O'connor
Niall O'Connor serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Cohere Health, where he focuses on transforming healthcare through automation. He previously held the same position at Genospace and has extensive experience in software engineering across various organizations.
Current Role at Cohere Health
Niall O'Connor serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Cohere Health, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on advancing healthcare through innovative technology solutions. His leadership contributes to the company's mission of improving prior authorization processes, emphasizing automation and efficiency. O'Connor's experience in the healthcare technology sector positions him to drive significant advancements within the organization.
Previous Experience at Genospace
Prior to his current role, O'Connor worked at Genospace as Chief Technology Officer from 2012 to 2020. During his tenure, he was instrumental in developing cloud-based software aimed at personalized medicine. O'Connor was part of the founding team and played a key role in leading the organization to its acquisition by Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA. His contributions helped shape the company's direction and success in the healthcare technology landscape.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
O'Connor has a robust background in software engineering, having held various positions at Fidelity Investments and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He began his career as an Associate Software Engineer at Fidelity in 2005, progressing to roles such as Security Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer. His experience at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as Software Engineer II further solidified his expertise in developing software solutions within the healthcare sector.
Education and Training
Niall O'Connor earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Computers from the National University of Ireland, Galway, completing his studies from 2001 to 2005. He later pursued further education through the Executive Education Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, starting in 2017. This combination of formal education and executive training has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead technology initiatives in complex environments.
Achievements in Revenue Generation
Throughout his career, O'Connor has demonstrated a capacity for driving revenue growth within organizations. He has successfully transitioned teams from being the sole engineer to delivering products that generate multi-million dollar recurring revenue. His strategic approach to technology and product development has contributed to the financial success of the companies he has worked with.