Damian O Hare
About Damian O Hare
Damian O'Hare is the Director of Quality at Verint, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in computer science and has held various quality assurance and engineering roles at companies such as CyberSource, ShopKeep by Lightspeed, IBM, and Péarlaí Group.
Current Role at Verint
Damian O'Hare serves as the Director of Quality at Verint, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring that products meet the required standards. His leadership contributes to the overall quality management strategy of the organization.
Previous Experience in Quality Assurance
Before joining Verint, Damian O'Hare worked as a QA Contractor at CyberSource from 2015 to 2016 for 11 months in Belfast. He also held the position of Senior QA Engineer (Contract) at IBM in Ireland from 2013 to 2015 for 2 years in Dublin. His experience in these roles has equipped him with extensive knowledge in quality assurance practices.
Engineering Management Background
Damian O'Hare was the Engineering Manager at ShopKeep by Lightspeed from 2020 to 2021 for 9 months in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. In this capacity, he managed engineering teams and contributed to product development. Additionally, he served as the Chief Technical Officer at Péarlaí Group from 2019 to 2021 for 2 years, where he played a key role in technical leadership.
Educational Background
Damian O'Hare studied Computer Science at the University of Ulster, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 1999 to 2003. He also attended Newry Tech, furthering his education in the field. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and quality assurance.
Contract Roles and Early Career
In addition to his recent roles, Damian O'Hare worked as a Test Lead (Contract) at Ergo from 2016 to 2017 for 1 year in Newry. His early career included various contract positions that helped him build expertise in quality assurance and technical management.