Kevin Quinn

Kevin Quinn

Software Engineer at Verizon Connect Ireland

Specializing in Backend Development, Database Engineering & Cloud Solutions

About Me

I'm a passionate Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience, including my current role at Verizon Connect Ireland and previous internship at Unum Ireland. I specialize in backend development and database engineering, thriving on solving complex problems, optimizing systems, and exploring new technologies to deliver innovative solutions.

My expertise spans from developing microservices and managing highly transactional databases storing vehicle telemetry data, to implementing cost-effective migrations and performance optimizations. I have experience with both Lean Agile methodologies at Verizon Connect and Scrum practices from my time at Unum, where I developed Java Selenium automation for Salesforce applications.

When I'm not coding, you'll find me strength training, running mountain trails, working on my home lab, or following the latest MotoGP and Isle of Man TT races.

6+

Years Experience

3

Recent Certifications

26

Years Old

Experience & Education

Software Engineer

Verizon Connect Ireland

2020 - Present

Backend software engineer developing microservices and database engineer for highly transactional systems storing vehicle telemetry data. Led SQL Server to PostgreSQL migration achieving significant cost savings through AWS RDS adoption.

Test Automation Engineer Intern

Unum Ireland

2019 (6 months)

Developed Java Selenium test automation for UI elements of Salesforce-built web applications. Worked in an agile Scrum environment focusing on automated testing strategies.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Software Engineering

Institute of Technology, Carlow

2016 - 2020

Second Class Honours degree focusing on software engineering principles and practices.

Recent Certifications

Amazon Redshift

NobleProg - March 2024

MySQL Developer

NobleProg - March 2024

PostgreSQL for Developers

NobleProg - November 2023

Technical Skills

Programming Languages

.NET Java Python Node.js

Databases

SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL Redis DynamoDB

Cloud & DevOps

AWS Apache Flink Octopus Deploy GitLab Bitbucket Bamboo

Testing & Automation

Selenium .NET Test Automation Java Testing CI/CD Processes

Project Management

Lean Agile Scrum Jira Confluence Kanban

AI & Observability

Amazon Q GitHub Copilot CloudWatch App Dynamics DB Insights

Key Projects & Achievements

Database Migration & Optimization

Led migration from SQL Server to PostgreSQL on AWS RDS, achieving significant cost savings and improved architecture. Implemented batch insertions to increase throughput and reduce resource usage across all environments.

Microservices Development

End-to-end feature implementations from OEM partner integrations to data processing microservices. Built scalable solutions for telemetry data collection and processing with Apache Flink on AWS.

Performance Optimization

Delivered performance improvements across databases and microservices. Implemented Redis and DynamoDB integrations with comprehensive observability using AWS CloudWatch and App Dynamics.

CI/CD Process Improvements

Enhanced database deployment and development workflows. Streamlined processes using Octopus Deploy, GitLab, and Bamboo to improve development velocity and deployment reliability.

Personal Interests

Fitness

Strength training and maintaining an active lifestyle

Outdoor Activities

Running, hiking, and camping adventures

Home Lab

Experimenting with home server and infrastructure projects

Motorsports

Isle of Man TT and MotoGP enthusiast

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing new opportunities, innovative projects, or just connecting with fellow tech enthusiasts.

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Location Ireland