Niamh Fitzsimon
About Niamh Fitzsimon
Niamh Fitzsimon is a Frontend Engineer with a strong background in UX/UI design and graphic design. She has worked at various companies, including Google and Guesty, and has contributed to significant projects in the software industry.
Work at Guesty
Niamh Fitzsimon has been employed at Guesty as a Frontend Engineer since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing user interfaces and enhancing the overall user experience for the company's software products. Her work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that design and engineering efforts align effectively. Niamh's contributions are significant in maintaining the quality and functionality of Guesty's offerings.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Guesty, Niamh Fitzsimon held various positions in the software engineering field. She worked at MyVR.com as a Designer/Frontend Software Engineer from 2018 to 2021, where she contributed to frontend development projects. Niamh also interned at Google, first as an Engineering Practicum Intern in 2015 and later in 2017 as a Software Engineer Intern. Her experience at Google included working on engineering projects in both New York and Stockholm.
Education and Expertise
Niamh Fitzsimon studied at Pace University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Computer Science and Art from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed her high school education at the Convent of the Sacred Heart High School in San Francisco, graduating in 2014. Niamh possesses a unique combination of skills in frontend engineering, UX/UI design, and graphic design, which supports her cross-functional roles in the software industry.
Internship Experience
Niamh Fitzsimon has extensive internship experience that has shaped her career in technology. She participated in the Engineering Practicum Internship at Google in 2015 and again in 2016, gaining valuable insights into software engineering practices. Additionally, she interned at True Ventures as a Priya Haji Fellow from 2018 to 2019, where she further developed her skills in a professional environment.
Leadership in Team Initiatives
In her current role at Guesty, Niamh Fitzsimon leads team initiatives focused on pre-development design reviews and pre-product UX/UI reviews. These initiatives are crucial for enhancing collaboration between engineering and product teams, particularly given the international scope of the team. Her leadership in these areas contributes to improved efficiency and effectiveness in project execution.