Eileen Parle
About Eileen Parle
Eileen Parle is a Back End Engineer at Thought Machine, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in project management, business analysis, and software development, with experience in multiple programming languages and methodologies.
Work at Thought Machine
Eileen Parle has been employed at Thought Machine as a Back End Engineer since 2019. In this role, she develops microservices architecture and utilizes a variety of programming languages and tools, including Golang, Python, Kafka, Protobuf, Postgres, and Kubernetes. Her contributions to the team include designing and writing proof-of-concept Android applications in Kotlin during Demo Week 2021, where she collaborated with another engineer. Eileen's work has been recognized within the company, as she won the CEO Prize at Demo Week 2021 for her project, the QRtex RTP app.
Education and Expertise
Eileen Parle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Dallas, where she studied German and Biology from 2001 to 2005. She obtained a TEFL Certificate from Hamline University in 2005. Eileen furthered her education with an MBA from University College Dublin in 2009 and another MBA from the University of Cape Town in 2009. She also earned a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from Birkbeck, University of London from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she studied Project Management at SkillSolve / APM Group, achieving PRINCE2 certification in 2009.
Background
Eileen Parle has a diverse professional background that includes roles in project and programme management, as well as business analysis in the not-for-profit sector. She began her career as an intern at Benfield from 2002 to 2005, later becoming a Broker at the same company until 2008. Eileen worked at CIMA as a Project Specialist from 2010 to 2011, and subsequently served as Project Manager there from 2011 to 2012. She held positions at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) as Applications Manager from 2013 to 2015 and as Applications Programme Manager from 2015 to 2019.
Achievements
Eileen Parle has received recognition for her work, notably winning the CEO Prize at Demo Week 2021 for her QRtex RTP app. She is a Certified ScrumMaster® and has experience with various project management methodologies, including PRINCE2, Waterfall, and Agile. Her skill set encompasses people management, account and supplier relationship management, business development, and digital communications strategy. Eileen's technical expertise includes developing microservices architecture and utilizing a wide range of programming languages and tools.