Elliott O'hara
About Elliott O'hara
Elliott O'Hara is a Senior Principal Architect specializing in Feature Engineering, currently working at Hotel Engine. With over two decades of experience in software development, he has a proven track record of building high-performing engineering teams and developing innovative solutions to enhance productivity.
Current Role at Hotel Engine
Elliott O'hara currently serves as the Senior Principal Architect for Feature Engineering at Hotel Engine. He has been in this position since 2023, contributing to the company's engineering efforts remotely from the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. His role focuses on enhancing feature engineering processes, leveraging his extensive experience in software development and architecture.
Previous Experience in Software Architecture
Prior to his current role, Elliott O'hara worked at several notable organizations. He was a Software Architect and Technical Lead at DISCO from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to software solutions in the Austin, Texas area. He also held the position of Head of Engineering at ChatID for 10 months in 2015-2016. His experience includes leading engineering teams and developing innovative software solutions.
Education and Training
Elliott O'hara studied at Daytona State College from 1994 to 2000, completing a six-year program. His education provided a foundation for his extensive career in software development and engineering, equipping him with the skills necessary to excel in various technical roles.
Achievements in Software Development
Elliott O'hara has over two decades of experience in software development. He has been instrumental in creating systems that thwarted hundreds of thousands of bot attacks, protecting customer finances. Additionally, he architected ETL pipelines capable of processing petabytes of data, enabling personalized product offers for millions of customers. His work has consistently focused on enhancing team productivity and revenue generation.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Elliott O'hara has held various positions that demonstrate his expertise in software engineering. He worked at Boeing as a Software Engineer from 2000 to 2001 and progressed through roles such as Director of Technology at Club Photo and CTO at Juble it!. His experience spans multiple companies and roles, showcasing his adaptability and leadership in technology.