Donncha O'hegarty
About Donncha O'hegarty
Donncha O'hegarty serves as the Director of Payments Acceptance (IT) at Floor & Decor, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in electronic payments, having previously held positions at The Home Depot, NCR, and First Data Corporation.
Current Role at Floor & Decor
Donncha O'hegarty serves as the Director of Payments Acceptance in the IT department at Floor & Decor. He has held this position since 2017 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, he focuses on the integration of payment solutions, ensuring that the company's payment systems are efficient and up-to-date with industry standards.
Previous Experience in Electronic Payments
Before joining Floor & Decor, O'hegarty worked at The Home Depot as Principal Electronic Payments from 2000 to 2012. During his 12 years there, he gained extensive experience in electronic payment systems. He also held the position of Enterprise Architect at First Data Corporation for one year, where he specialized in chip applications and innovation.
Background in Software Engineering
O'hegarty began his career as a Security Specialist at VeriFone from 1992 to 1998, focusing on payment product integration. He then transitioned to NCR as a Senior Software Engineer for two years. His technical background is complemented by his role as VP of Business Development at B2PS from 2013 to 2017.
Educational Qualifications
Donncha O'hegarty holds multiple degrees in relevant fields. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Brunel University London from 1988 to 1992. He later obtained a Master of Science in Software Engineering from the University of Stirling in 1996 and a Master of Business Administration from Kennesaw State University from 2006 to 2008.
Expertise in Payment Solutions
O'hegarty has developed expertise in integrating EMV and mobile payment solutions into existing systems. His work includes collaboration with cross-functional teams in the Innovation Lab to prototype new products in mobile and chip payments, showcasing his commitment to advancing payment technologies.