Brendan Spillane
About Brendan Spillane
Brendan Spillane is a Principal Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development and a strong educational background in computing. He has worked for notable companies such as Fidelity Investments, Johnson & Johnson, and currently QAD, specializing in SQL, cloud platforms, and Java application deployment.
Work at QAD
Brendan Spillane has been employed at QAD as a Principal Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the development and enhancement of software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in software engineering and application development. His responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining software systems that meet the needs of clients and stakeholders.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Spillane holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Computing from HETAC, completed in 2008, and a Master of Science in Software Engineering from the University of Limerick, obtained in 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Software Development from Limerick Institute of Technology in 2007. His educational background provides a solid foundation in software development principles and practices.
Background in Software Engineering
Brendan Spillane has a comprehensive background in software engineering, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at Fidelity Investments, where he served as an Associate Software Engineer from 2007 to 2009 and later as a Software Engineer from 2010 to 2015. He also held the position of Senior Java Developer at Johnson & Johnson from 2018 to 2020.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Brendan possesses strong technical skills in SQL, essential for managing and querying databases in web applications. He has expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, which are critical for modern web application development. Additionally, he specializes in using Apache Tomcat for deploying Java applications, enhancing his capability in software deployment and management.