Ryan Mc Sorley
About Ryan Mc Sorley
Ryan McSorley is an Oracle EBS Support professional with a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Technology from Queen's University Belfast. He has over six years of experience at First Derivatives, where he contributes to the development of a real-time surveillance system and follows Agile methodology in his work.
Work at First Derivatives
Ryan Mc Sorley has been employed at First Derivatives as an Oracle EBS Support since 2018. In this role, he contributes to the development and maintenance of Oracle E-Business Suite applications. His responsibilities include assisting with the Backloader component of a surveillance system, which processes recorded and data reference files. He is also involved in the construction of a real-time surveillance system for a major US options and futures exchange, focusing on recognizing market abuse and ensuring compliance.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to his current role, Ryan worked for the Department for the Economy NI as part of the Advanced Cyber Security Academy in collaboration with PWC and Blackduck. This position lasted for four months in 2017 and was based in Belfast, United Kingdom. His experience in this role contributed to his understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices.
Education and Qualifications
Ryan Mc Sorley studied Computing and Information Technology at Queen's University Belfast, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from 2013 to 2017. He also completed his A Levels at St Paul's High School Bessbrook, focusing on ICT, History, Maths, and Religious Studies from 2006 to 2013. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in technology and analytical skills.
Technical Skills and Training
Ryan has enhanced his UNIX skills through scripting in the VI text editor and managing files and directories. He completed an intensive training program in the Q language developed by the KX team at First Derivatives, covering advanced topics such as IPC and Advanced Message Handling. He follows Agile methodology, participating in two-week sprints that include ticket assignments and QA testing responsibilities.
Sales Experience
Before his technical career, Ryan worked as a Sales Representative at NISA from 2012 to 2015 and briefly at Sainsbury's in 2012. His experience in sales provided him with valuable customer interaction skills and an understanding of business operations.