Barry Napier
About Barry Napier
Barry Napier is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software development, currently working at Shogun in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He holds a BSc Hons in Computing Science from Ulster University and has previously worked at notable companies such as Oracle and Contrast Security.
Work at Shogun
Barry Napier has been employed at Shogun as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. His role involves developing and enhancing software solutions in a collaborative environment. He continues to apply his extensive experience in software engineering to contribute to Shogun's projects in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current position, Barry Napier worked at Contrast Security as a Senior Full Stack Engineer for 9 months in 2020-2021. He also held a Senior Software Engineer position at Liberty Information Technology from 2007 to 2013, and served as a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Oracle from 2013 to 2020. His diverse experience spans various roles and responsibilities in software development.
Education and Expertise
Barry Napier studied Computer Science at Ulster University, earning a BSc Hons in Computing Science from 2004 to 2007. He also completed a Higher National Diploma in Software Engineering at the Belfast Institute of Further & Higher Education from 2002 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Barry Napier has developed tools and functionality for Oracle Commerce Cloud Service, enabling users to customize storefront page designs. He created REST endpoints for Oracle’s ATG commerce Platform and has a strong understanding of both front-end technologies and server-side components. He is recognized for his ability to question conventional thinking and propose alternative solutions during project discussions.
Internship Experience
Barry Napier gained early experience as a Web Administrator and Developer intern at Intel Ireland, where he worked in Post Sales Support and the EMEA Technical Group from 2005 to 2006. This internship provided him with practical skills in web development and technical support.