David O'brien
About David O'brien
David O'Brien is a Trading Technology Consultant and Calypso QA at LCH, currently working at First Derivatives since 2019. He has a background in Cyber Security and Financial Technology, with experience in both manual and automated testing.
Work at First Derivatives
David O'Brien has been employed at First Derivatives since 2019, serving as a Trading Technology Consultant for five years in Newry. Additionally, he holds a position as Calypso QA at LCH, where he has been working for the same duration in the London, England Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include ensuring the quality and performance of Calypso systems, contributing to both manual and automated testing processes.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining First Derivatives, David O'Brien worked as a Microsoft Visio Tutor at University College Cork from 2018 to 2019 for seven months in County Cork, Ireland. In this role, he provided instruction and support to students in using Microsoft Visio, enhancing their understanding of diagramming and visualization tools.
Scrum Master and Continuous Improvement
David O'Brien served as a Scrum Master on a Continuous Improvements team, utilizing Calypso v16. In this capacity, he facilitated Agile practices and promoted collaboration among team members to enhance project outcomes and efficiency within the organization.
Educational Background
David O'Brien completed his secondary education at Presentation Brothers College Cork, achieving his Leaving Certificate from 2009 to 2015. He then pursued higher education at University College Cork, where he studied Business Information Systems and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from 2015 to 2019.
Internship at Fidelity Investments
In 2018, David O'Brien interned at Fidelity Investments as an Enterprise Cyber Security Systems Engineer for six months in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. This internship provided him with practical experience in cyber security systems, furthering his interest in the field.