Simon Mc Caughey
About Simon Mc Caughey
Simon Mc Caughey is a Lead Software Developer at SITA, where he has worked since 2009, specializing in backend design and development. With over two decades of experience, he has expertise in multiple programming languages and has previously held positions at Nortel Networks and Raytheon.
Work at SITA
Simon Mc Caughey has served as the Lead Software Developer at SITA since 2009. His role involves overseeing software development projects and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. He has been instrumental in various initiatives within the company, leveraging his extensive experience in backend design and development. Simon's tenure at SITA has lasted over 15 years, during which he has contributed significantly to the company's technological advancements and project implementations.
Education and Expertise
Simon Mc Caughey completed his secondary education at Dalriada Grammar School, achieving 'A' Level qualifications from 1987 to 1994. He furthered his education at Ulster University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree from 1994 to 1998. Simon possesses knowledge of multiple programming languages, including C#, Perl, and Python, which he has applied in smaller projects. His expertise lies primarily in backend design and development, with a focus on Java and Spring frameworks.
Background
Simon Mc Caughey is based in Macosquin, Northern Ireland, while working in Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland. He has over two decades of experience in the software development industry. Prior to his current role at SITA, Simon worked at Nortel Networks as a Software Engineer from 1998 to 2005 and then at Raytheon as a Senior Software Engineer from 2005 to 2009. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on software engineering and development.
Professional Experience
Before joining SITA, Simon Mc Caughey gained valuable experience at Nortel Networks, where he worked as a Software Engineer for seven years. Following this role, he served as a Senior Software Engineer at Raytheon for four years. These positions allowed him to develop a strong foundation in software engineering, which he has built upon during his extensive career in the field.