Kevin O'brien
About Kevin O'brien
Kevin O'Brien is a Backend Software Engineer currently employed at NewsWhip since 2022, with prior experience in various software engineering roles at companies such as Poppulo and Analog Devices.
Work at NewsWhip
Kevin O'Brien has been employed at NewsWhip as a Backend Software Engineer since 2022. In this role, he works remotely, contributing to the development and optimization of backend systems. His experience in software engineering allows him to effectively support the company's objectives in delivering data-driven insights.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining NewsWhip, Kevin O'Brien held various positions in software engineering. He worked at Poppulo as a Junior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2020 and later as a Mid-Level Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Mid-Level Software Engineer at Edge by Ascential for 7 months in 2021 to 2022. His early career included a role as a Graduate Software Tools Engineer at Analog Devices from 2018 to 2019, and he completed an internship at the same company from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Kevin O'Brien earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Computer Systems from the University of Limerick, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. His educational background provides a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Jockeying
In addition to his software engineering career, Kevin O'Brien has a background as an amateur jockey. He was self-employed in this capacity from 2002 to 2012, gaining experience in the equestrian field over a span of ten years in Ireland. This unique aspect of his background reflects a diverse skill set beyond technology.