Shirren P.
About Shirren P.
Shirren P. is a Software Engineering Lead at Immutable in Sydney, Australia, with extensive experience in software development and technical leadership across various companies. He has held significant roles at organizations such as MedicalDirector, Fairfax Digital, and CSIRO's Data61, and has contributed to national health IT initiatives as a technical advisory member for NEHTA.
Current Role at Immutable X
Shirren P. serves as a Software Engineering Lead at Immutable, a position held since 2021. In this role, Shirren is responsible for overseeing software development projects and leading engineering teams in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The focus is on building scalable and efficient systems within the blockchain technology sector.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Prior to joining Immutable, Shirren P. held various positions in software development. From 2007 to 2010, Shirren worked at MedicalDirector as a Software Development Manager and Technical Architect. This was followed by a role as a Ruby on Rails Engineer at Fairfax Digital from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, Shirren worked as a Developer at Veact GmbH from 2011 to 2012 and served as Head of Technology at Filmpond from 2015 to 2018.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Shirren P. studied at the University of Sydney, earning a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering from 1993 to 1997. Later, Shirren attended Macquarie University, where a Master of Information Technology was achieved from 2010 to 2011. This educational background supports a strong foundation in software engineering and technology.
Teaching and Mentorship Experience
Shirren P. has extensive teaching experience, having served as a Guest Lecturer at Macquarie University from 2010 to 2013 and as an Instructor at General Assembly from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, Shirren acts as a mentor for startups through the Incubate incubator program, providing guidance and support to emerging technology ventures.
Contributions to Health IT and Technical Advisory Roles
Shirren P. contributed to national health IT initiatives as a technical advisory member for NEHTA. This role involved providing insights and expertise to improve health information technology systems. Shirren also has experience in designing distributed systems capable of handling over 1000 transactions per second, showcasing technical proficiency in high-performance environments.