Darran Blackweir
About Darran Blackweir
Darran Blackweir is a Software Engineer with experience in both frontend and backend technologies. He has worked for various companies, including PlushCare and Publift, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development from the University of Limerick.
Current Role at PlushCare
Darran Blackweir has been employed as a Software Engineer at PlushCare since 2022. His role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. At PlushCare, he contributes to the development and maintenance of software solutions that support the company's healthcare services.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Before joining PlushCare, Darran Blackweir worked at Publift as a Software Engineer from 2018 to 2022 in Sydney, Australia. He also had a brief stint as a Freelance Software Developer in 2018, where he worked remotely for five months. Earlier in his career, he interned as a Software Engineer at Schneider Electric in County Galway, Ireland, from 2017 for eight months.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Darran Blackweir studied Computer Science at the University of Limerick, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development from 2013 to 2018. He also attended Athlone Community College from 2007 to 2013, completing six years of education prior to his university studies.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Darran Blackweir possesses expertise in writing cloud functions on Google Cloud Platform. He is skilled in frontend frameworks such as Vue.js and React.js, as well as backend technologies including NodeJS and Java. Additionally, he has experience using Typescript and SQL for various software development projects.
Early Career in IT Support
In 2018, Darran Blackweir worked as an IT Support Technician at PC World in County Limerick, Ireland, for five months. This role provided him with foundational experience in technical support and customer service within the IT sector.