About Me
Hi there!
I'm a full-stack software builder from Galway with a passion for coding that started in 2008. I build software the way modern engineers should: AI-first. Using Claude Code as my primary engineering partner, I prototype, architect, and ship production systems dramatically faster than traditional workflows allow.
I use AI to explore design tradeoffs, eliminate boilerplate, refactor safely, and maintain high velocity without sacrificing code quality. I use Conductor to maximise productivity by parallelising multiple AI agents across tasks, letting me ship features, fix bugs, and iterate on designs simultaneously.
Outside of work I'm usually chilling with the family, attempting latte art, playing some tunes on the banjo or walking the dachshund.
Have a nice day! 🙂
Projects
Zendesk
zendesk.comI was thrilled to lead the experimentation program at Zendesk, where I strategically implemented A/B tests and personalisation campaigns across our marketing sites, which collectively attracted around 2 million visitors each month. During my time at Zendesk, I successfully conducted over 400 experiments.
In addition to web experimentation, I collaborated with product and design teams to build out and enhance new sections of our websites and add components to our design system. I also provided out-of-hours support and handled tickets for internal stakeholders.
Sparebace
sparebace.vercel.appThis project was built in response to a challenge set by Barespace: 'Transform the way salon bookings are made.' Sparebace is a reimagined salon booking experience where users interact with a voice-enabled chatbot to schedule appointments in a more natural, hands-free way.
Under the hood, Sparebace is built with Next.js 14, Prisma, and PostgreSQL, with Stripe integration for secure payments. It's deployed on Vercel and uses NeonDB for serverless database hosting.
Screenwriter
artsalliancemedia.comArts Alliance Media (AAM) is a leader in digital cinema software and services, with its tech running on over 40,000 digital screens across the globe. Their flagship product, Screenwriter, is a Theatre Management System (TMS) built to make running a movie theatre easier.
I led the team on this project for three years. Screenwriter is a Python application with a browser-based front end installed on Linux or Windows servers onsite in a movie theatre. We integrated with all of the major projection and audio systems, POS systems, IP cameras, and other hardware.
Ian & Claire
ianandclaire.comI created a wedding website for my wife and our big day, using NextJS to bring it all together. I added a touch of style with Google Fonts and some beautiful imagery and font icons I found on Etsy.
For the RSVP section, I integrated Google Forms to collect all the guest details, which made the process super simple. Not only was this a great way to dive deeper into NextJS, but it also saved me a bit of money!
Enterprise Ireland
irishadvantage.comDuring my time at Total Digital, I worked on building irishadvantage.com for Enterprise Ireland to help promote Ireland's export strengths and connect Irish businesses with global markets.
The site, a localised Wordpress website with country-specific domains in six languages, highlights the unique advantages Irish companies bring across industries.
HealthConnect
healthconnect.ieHealthConnect is a multilingual platform created to make healthcare services more accessible to minority and vulnerable communities across Ireland.
The platform offers detailed info on a wide range of health services. I used the WPML plugin to build multilingual support, covering Polish, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic. I also integrated Google Maps for user-friendly map views.
BakedGoodes
bakedgoodes.ieI created a website for my wife's baking business, BakedGoodes, using Next.js to make a fast, responsive platform that showcases her amazing treats.
To simplify orders and inquiries, I built reliable forms with Formik. I also integrated Sentry for error tracking to keep everything running smoothly.
