Shane O'connor
About Shane O'connor
Shane O'Connor is a Territory Account Manager for Mainland Europe at SmartBear, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in account management and business development across various companies in Europe, focusing on software development tools and API lifecycle management.
Work at SmartBear Software
Shane O'Connor serves as the Territory Account Manager for Mainland Europe at SmartBear, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Galway, County Galway, Ireland, he focuses on supporting companies in developing high-quality applications, websites, and APIs. His role involves leveraging SmartBear's tools, such as ReadyAPI and SwaggerHub, to enhance efficiencies in software development, testing, and monitoring.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Prior to his current role, Shane O'Connor worked as a Senior Account Manager at Morressier for 11 months in 2018, based in Berlin, Germany. He also held the position of Business Development Manager at Uberall for four months in 2018, operating between Berlin and London. His experience includes working as an Account Manager for UK and Ireland at Rapid Visas from 2014 to 2015 in Berlin, Germany.
Sales and Operations Background
Shane O'Connor has a diverse background in sales and operations. He worked as a Sales Manager for the BENELUX region at METER Group from 2019 to 2020 in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Additionally, he served as Operations Manager at Homebell for 11 months in 2016, with responsibilities in both Berlin, Germany, and Phoenix, Arizona.
Volunteer Experience in Agriculture
In 2020, Shane O'Connor volunteered as a Winemaker with WWOOF UK, working on organic farms, smallholdings, crofts, allotments, and gardens in Sicily, Italy. This experience contributed to his understanding of sustainable practices and community engagement.
Expertise in API Lifecycle Management
Shane O'Connor specializes in API lifecycle management, particularly within the European market. His expertise includes providing tools that enhance software development processes, ensuring that companies can efficiently manage their APIs from creation to monitoring.