Daragh Lowe
@daraghlowe
Senior software engineer with expertise in cloud solutions and performance.
ItalyWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Software Engineer with extensive expertise in developing high-performance, scalable solutions on cloud platforms such as Google Cloud and AWS. My proficiency in Golang and Python has enabled me to design and engineer containerized solutions on Kubernetes, ensuring system reliability and performance through observability metrics and alerts.
Currently, I work at WP Engine, where I have successfully designed a containerized Node.js headless website platform running on Kubernetes. My role involves implementing improvements to customer code build and deployment systems, which has significantly reduced deployment times and minimized errors, leading to enhanced product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Throughout my career, I have led various projects, focusing on automating repetitive tasks and improving incident resolution processes. My dedication to continuous improvement and collaboration across teams has been recognized through awards such as the WP Engine Supercharged Award, highlighting my commitment to embodying the company's core values.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Engineer
WP Engine
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Designed and engineered a containerized Node.js headless website platform running on Kubernetes. Implemented improvements to customer code build and deployment systems, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.
Senior Production Engineer (Team Lead)
WP Engine
Sep 2020 - Jun 2021 (9 months)
Provided platform support for 12k instances running a WordPress web stack. Led projects developing solutions in Terraform and Ansible to automate repetitive daily tasks.
Technical Operations Engineer (Team Lead)
WP Engine
Jul 2018 - Sep 2020 (2 years 2 months)
Supported platform for 12k instances running a WordPress web stack. Collaborated across teams to improve incident resolution processes and response times.
Linux Systems Engineer
Thomson Reuters
Feb 2013 - Oct 2016 (3 years 8 months)
Supported 22k Linux and Unix servers, creating scripts in Bash to improve the speed and reliability of daily tasks.
Network Support Analyst
Thomson Reuters
Feb 2011 - Feb 2013 (2 years)
Provided first and second level WAN/LAN support for a large and distributed company network.
Datacenter Technical Analyst
Thomson Reuters
Nov 2009 - Feb 2011 (1 year 3 months)
Supported all cabling and infrastructural needs for a large and busy datacenter.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Limerick
Bachelor of Science, Applied Computing & Network Technology
2004 - 2009
Graduated with honors in Applied Computing & Network Technology, focusing on the principles of computing and networking technologies.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
ItalyAuthorized to work in
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