Colm O'brien
About Colm O'brien
Colm O'Brien is a Software Test Engineer at FINEOS in Dublin, Ireland, where he has worked since 2016, focusing on automated testing using Selenium WebDriver and Java. He has a background in Computer Science from Dublin City University and has held various roles in software engineering and performance testing.
Work at FINEOS
Colm O'Brien has been employed at FINEOS as a Software Test Engineer since 2016. In this role, he develops and maintains automated tests utilizing Selenium WebDriver and Java. He is an active member of a Scrum Team known as Athena, where he contributes to the production of work packages for mainline releases. His responsibilities include performance testing, build ownership for nightly deployments, and release management. Colm also engages in defect testing and utilizes various tools such as Jira, Jenkins, JBOSS, and Gradle to support his work.
Education and Expertise
Colm O'Brien holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science from Dublin City University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, he completed the Mature Student Access Programme at Technological University Dublin from 2011 to 2012. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in software testing and engineering. Colm also actively tutors students pursuing similar degrees, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the academic community.
Background
Colm O'Brien began his career in the technology sector with various internships. He worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Tektronix Communications for five months in 2015. In 2014, he served as a Student Intern Networking Engineer at SYNCREON for three months. Additionally, he has experience in the entertainment industry, having worked as a Projectionist at Cineworld Cinemas Ltd for six years from 2005 to 2011. This diverse background has contributed to his skills in software testing and development.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his role as a Software Test Engineer, Colm O'Brien employs a range of technical skills and tools. He specializes in automated testing using Selenium WebDriver and Java. His proficiency extends to performance testing and release management. Colm is familiar with various software development and project management tools, including Jira for issue tracking, Jenkins for continuous integration, JBOSS for application server management, and Gradle for build automation. These tools are integral to his contributions at FINEOS.