Robert Lynch
About Robert Lynch
Robert Lynch serves as the Head of Splunk at Murex, bringing over 15 years of experience in performance testing within the financial software sector. He has delivered keynote speeches at various international conferences and has been recognized for his expertise in the field.
Work at Murex
Robert Lynch has held multiple positions at Murex since 2005. He started as a Performance Test Engineer from 2005 to 2006, followed by a role as Senior Performance Engineer from 2006 to 2009. He returned to Murex in 2014 as Team Lead Performance Engineer and has since been promoted to Head of Splunk@Murex, a position he has held for ten years. His tenure at Murex has been characterized by a focus on performance engineering and Splunk technologies, contributing to the company's reputation in the financial software sector.
Education and Expertise
Robert Lynch holds a Master's Degree in High Performance Computing from Trinity College, Dublin, which he completed from 2002 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science & Software Engineering from the Dublin Institute of Technology, awarded by Trinity College Dublin, from 1998 to 2002. His educational background supports his extensive experience of over 15 years as a Performance Test Engineer in the financial software sector.
Background
Before his extensive career at Murex, Robert Lynch worked as a Web Developer at Sulware Ltd. for eight months in 2004. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his future roles in performance engineering, particularly in the financial software industry. His career trajectory reflects a steady progression through various engineering roles, leading to his current leadership position.
Achievements
Robert Lynch was the runner-up for the 'Splunk Commander Award' in 2019, indicating his recognition in the field of performance engineering. He has delivered keynote speeches at significant industry conferences, including the North Software Testing Conference in York, UK, in September 2018. Additionally, he has been invited multiple times to speak at the Splunk conference in Las Vegas, showcasing his expertise and demand in the industry.
International Presence
Robert Lynch has established a strong international presence through his speaking engagements at various conferences across the globe. He has presented in cities such as Moscow, The Hague, Orlando, Paris, Washington D.C., Dublin, and Galway. His contributions to the field and participation in these events highlight his influence and recognition as an expert in performance engineering and Splunk technologies.