Robert O'brien
About Robert O'brien
Robert O'Brien is a Senior Build Engineer at Verifone, with extensive experience in software configuration management and build automation tools. He has worked in various engineering roles across multiple companies and holds advanced degrees from University College Dublin and Dublin City University.
Current Role at Verifone
Robert O'Brien serves as a Senior Build Engineer at Verifone, a position he has held since 2015. His work is based in Dublin, Ireland, where he focuses on build automation and software configuration management. O'Brien utilizes his expertise in tools such as Jenkins, Yocto, and Buildroot, particularly for embedded Linux and IoT applications. His role involves overseeing the build processes and ensuring efficient software delivery.
Previous Experience at AIG and Openet
Prior to his current role, O'Brien worked at AIG as a Configuration Management Engineer from 2006 to 2007 and briefly as a Release Manager for three months in 2007. He then joined Openet, where he served as a Configuration Manager from 2008 to 2014 in Dublin, Ireland. His tenure at Openet involved managing configurations and ensuring the integrity of software releases.
Educational Background
O'Brien has a solid educational foundation in engineering and computer science. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Dublin City University from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his studies at University College Dublin, obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) from 2004 to 2006. Additionally, he completed a Higher Diploma at Dublin City University in 1991.
Technical Skills and Expertise
O'Brien possesses advanced skills in software configuration management, utilizing tools such as Git, Subversion, Perforce, PVCS, ClearCase, and VSS. He is proficient in scripting languages, including Shell scripting, Perl, and Python. His experience extends to systems administration across various platforms, including Red Hat Linux, Solaris, HP-UX, and VMWare. O'Brien is also skilled in Selenium browser testing, demonstrating his expertise in automated testing frameworks.
Career History at Iona Technologies and ESB
Earlier in his career, O'Brien worked at Iona Technologies as an Engineer from 1997 to 2000 and at ESB as an Application Programmer from 1992 to 1993. These roles contributed to his foundational knowledge and experience in software development and engineering practices.