About me

Paul Mackey

Software Engineer

Personal Profile

A competent and committed web developer. Eager to learn, easy going by nature and able to get along with both work colleagues and senior managers.

Employment History

Software Engineer at DevEire

April 2019 - Present

Working as part of a team designing and developing web based applications in an agile environment

Web Developer / Programmer at Irish Web Headquarters

August 2015 - April 2019

Working on a wide range of web development projects to ensure the project meets the clients requirements.

  • Coding using HTML, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, WordPress API
  • Working on back end technology – MySQL
  • Developing custom Payment systems in Stripe, Realex, PayPal & Elavon

Junior Software Developer at Limerick Institute of Technology

June 2015 - August 2015

Working with a team of software developers & energy engineers to develop an online retrofitting guide for the A2PBEER European Research Project

  • Testing functionality, identifying bug fixes and errors
  • Coding using HTML, PHP, JavaScript, jQuery
  • Working on back end technology - MySQL
  • Worked with the team lead to understand and clarify client requirements
  • Participated in weekly reporting meetings to track status of work

Junior Software Developer at Carlow Kilkenny Energy Agency

June 2015 - August 2015

Sole developer working with business units in order to develop an energy monitoring system which gathers data from portable meters, also maintaining company websites and working on change requests

  • Development of an energy monitoring system
  • Coding using Java & JavaFX
  • Working with the company manager in order to understand and clarify requirements
  • Participated in weekly meetings to identify and review business requirements
  • Maintaining company websites
  • Worked on change requests
  • Functional testing, identifying bug fixes and errors
  • Participated in weekly reporting meetings to identify work status and potential issues affecting delivery

Skills & Attributes

  • Proven ability to code and build web sites
  • Proficient in database design & implementation
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment & complete projects to schedule
  • Can multi-task effectively, pay attention to detail and meet tight deadlines
  • A strong sense of initiative, self-motivated & work well under pressure
  • Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical colleagues
  • Flexible and adaptable in my approach to work, enjoying new challenges
  • Hands on experience in PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, MySql

Education

BSc (Honours) in Computing (Level 8) in Smart Energy Systems from LIT

First Class Honours

Fetac Level 5 in Information Technology from CTI CLonmel

Honours