Eoin Reilly
About Eoin Reilly
Eoin Reilly is a Senior Software Developer at First Derivatives in London, England, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in software development, having held various roles at CGI and other companies, and possesses a Master's degree in Software Design & Development from the University of Galway.
Work at FD Technologies
Eoin Reilly has been employed at First Derivatives as a Senior Software Developer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing software solutions and implementing best practices within the team. His work involves enforcing coding standards and reviewing team pull requests to ensure quality and efficiency in the development process.
Previous Experience at CGI
Before joining First Derivatives, Eoin Reilly worked at CGI in various capacities. He served as a Lead Developer from 2020 to 2021, and prior to that, he held the position of Software Engineer III from 2019 to 2021. He also worked as Frontend Development Team Lead and Software Engineer II during his tenure at CGI, contributing to multiple projects and enhancing team performance.
Education and Expertise
Eoin Reilly holds a Master’s Degree in Software Design & Development from the University of Galway, which he completed in 2016. He also earned a Higher Diploma in Software Design & Development from the same institution in 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology & Geography in 2014, providing him with a solid foundation in both technical and analytical skills.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Eoin Reilly has demonstrated expertise in software development through various projects. He led the migration of a legacy Oracle database to AWS Aurora PostgreSQL, ensuring thorough testing and data validation. He also played a significant role in refactoring a tier 1 business-critical monolith application into microservices, implementing REST API endpoints to enhance system performance.
Professional Development and Networking
Eoin actively engages in professional development by networking with colleagues outside of his immediate project team. This engagement allows him to stay updated on the latest technologies used within LCH/LSEG. He also conducts resiliency and disaster recovery testing using chaos engineering practices with the AWS FIS tool, further enhancing his technical capabilities.