Seamus Yarr
About Seamus Yarr
Seamus Yarr is a Business Analyst with six years of experience at First Derivatives in Dublin, Ireland. He has contributed to mortgage payment break analyses during the COVID-19 pandemic and has a background in software engineering and data management.
Work at FD Technologies
Seamus Yarr has been employed at First Derivatives as a Business Analyst since 2018. His role involves analyzing and processing various data systems and providing critical support to clients. He has contributed to significant projects, including the analysis of SFS forms for mortgage payment breaks during the COVID-19 pandemic. His responsibilities also include conducting workshops to train new team members on MongoDB, CDW services, JIRA, and Confluence systems.
Education and Expertise
Seamus Yarr studied at Queen's University Belfast, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering and data analysis. He has applied this knowledge in his professional roles, particularly in utilizing UAT software for application performance validation and employing AS400 software for data reconciliation.
Background
Before joining First Derivatives, Seamus Yarr worked as a Junior Software Engineer at Improve Digital for 11 months in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. This early experience in the tech industry contributed to his skills in software development and data management. His transition to a Business Analyst role reflects his growth and adaptation within the technology sector.
Achievements
Seamus Yarr played a key role in preparing a €250 million portfolio of mortgage and buy-to-let properties for sale. He utilized live data tape and virtual data rooms (VDR) in this process. Additionally, he provided 24-hour application support, resolving issues related to CDW and monitoring client query resolutions, which demonstrates his commitment to operational efficiency.