Richard Noonan
About Richard Noonan
Richard Noonan is a Calypso Java Developer and Technical Analyst currently working at First Derivatives in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has a background in software testing and a strong interest in blockchain technologies, particularly in decentralized finance.
Work at FD Technologies
Richard Noonan has been employed at First Derivatives as a Calypso Java Developer and Technical Analyst since 2019. He works in the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, and has accumulated five years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include developing and analyzing software solutions for financial institutions, focusing on the Calypso platform.
Previous Experience at MeritSoft
Prior to his current role, Richard Noonan worked at MeritSoft as a Software Test Engineer from 2018 to 2019. His tenure lasted for 10 months and took place in County Dublin, Ireland. In this position, he was involved in testing software applications, ensuring quality and functionality before deployment.
Education and Expertise
Richard Noonan studied at Calasanctius College from 2009 to 2015, where he completed his secondary education. He then attended Trinity College Dublin from 2015 to 2019, earning a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Business. His academic background includes research on developing secure smart contracts for Ethereum using Haskell during his final year project.
Technical Skills and Interests
Richard Noonan is proficient in Solidity, the programming language used for Ethereum smart contracts. His interests lie in blockchain technologies, particularly decentralized finance (DeFi), and he is focused on their potential to transform the financial system. He is currently engaged in a project for an investment bank in Johannesburg, South Africa.