Paul Dolan
About Paul Dolan
Paul Dolan serves as the VP of Engineering at NewsWhip, where he has worked since 2021. With a strong background in DevOps and cloud computing, he has held various engineering roles at companies such as Vectra AI, Swrve, and Digiweb.
Work at NewsWhip
Paul Dolan has been serving as the Vice President of Engineering at NewsWhip since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering operations and leading technical teams in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland. His focus includes implementing innovative solutions and enhancing the company's engineering capabilities.
Previous Experience in Engineering and DevOps
Prior to his current position, Paul Dolan held several roles in engineering and DevOps. He worked at Vectra AI as a DevOps Team Lead from 2018 to 2019 and later as a Senior Software Engineering Manager from 2019 to 2021. He also served as a Principal DevOps Engineer at Swrve from 2017 to 2018 and as a Senior DevOps Engineer from 2013 to 2017. His experience spans various aspects of cloud computing and service-oriented architecture.
Educational Background
Paul Dolan studied at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Distributed Computing from 2010 to 2012. He also completed a Master of Science (MSc) in Networks and Distributed Systems at the same institution from 2009 to 2010. Earlier, he studied at the Institute of Technology, Carlow, where he focused on Telecoms, Computing, and Networking from 2002 to 2007.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Paul Dolan possesses expertise in cloud migration, virtualization, and service-oriented architecture. He has successfully led re-platforming initiatives and implemented service decoupling strategies to transition monolithic systems to cloud platforms. His skills include system performance analysis, technical documentation, and strategic planning.
Leadership and Management Experience
In addition to his technical skills, Paul Dolan has experience in operations and people management. He focuses on training, coaching, and employee development. His leadership capabilities include team building, conflict resolution, and stakeholder engagement, which contribute to effective project execution and team dynamics.