Development, enhancement and update of an application used within mobile telephony companies.Customization, enhancement and update of an application according to customer requirements using Java, Groovy, XML, SQL scripts.Adminstrator on Atlassian Bamboo continuous integration server. Use of Atlassian Stash git server (similar to Github, Bitbucket or Gitlab). Using git branches and peer code review as part of the development process.Use of Atlassian Jira ticketing system to record work.Development of automated tests and utility scripts with Ruby, Python, SQL, Rspec and Shell.Installation and creation of test environments with Linux on physical and virtual servers. To be used in development and test of the applications (Red Hat, Cent OS)Manual integration testing. Installation, configuration and test of software from a customers perspective, before software can be release to the customer.Working in Agile teams using Scrum and Kanban

The PIT (Pre-Integration Test) group is responsible for testing the operating system kernel and networking components of the Solaris system, for the upcoming major Solaris releases. The testing phase is highly automated, so the main role of the group is to analyse test results and to further develop the testing process. In addition the group develops and maintains tools for internal and external use.

Build interconnects across BT Ireland's network to create 64k – 2M PDH connections and interaction with field engineers to test circuits end to end. Cancellations of old circuits to reclaim bandwidth. Fault finding of errors on network at SDH and PDH level. Analysis of work-flow and organisation of SDH equipment installation. Manage projects on behalf of department. Update configuration of equipment on network.

Mobile Telephony Testing:International testing of mobile phone accounts, conducted in conjunction with other international mobile telephony providers. This involved co-ordination of numerous testing teams to conduct the tests from numerous locations around the country. Also I conducted extensive tests from the head office of the mobile phone providers. I submitted reports of completed tests. Field support role:Installation and testing of 2M/bit wiring.Fault diagnosis and repair of PDH & SDH transmission links.1st line maintenance of GSM transceiver units.1st line maintenance of DC power systems.General support to 2G/3G field engineering staff for integration and ongoing maintenance.

Building specialized semiconductor die cutting equipment for assembly production. Installation of power transformer circuitry, testing of cable looms.Adding all components to baseframe up to unit completion.Sign off of build process and hand over to test department.Completed a project on chemical hazards in the work environment and implemented procedure for chemical handling. Project included determining how chemicals should be safely stored. Implemented a safe storage procedure. Documented all relevant health and safety information about the chemicals. Drove employee awareness campaign. Put in place access to information for all employees.

Part Time:June 1999 - Sept 1999June 1998 - Sept 1998Installation & Commissioning of Fibre Optic equipment,Cable TV equipment installation and repair,Maintenance of management software systems,Repair and calibration of Test equipment.Stock control & tracking,Relocation of Network Management Center.