About Robert O’Farrell

Do you have a rough idea for a system or a way of working? I can recommend the appropriate technologies, architectures, teams, practices and procedures that you need to make it a reality. I've been recognised by my peers and customers on several occasions, leading the software development of companies to winning multiple awards: - Winners of Most Innovative European Start-up in Merchant Payments 2018 - Winners of Irish Fintech Start-up of the Year 2018 - Winners of Payments Dragons Den at PayExpo 2018 I specialise in bringing a business-goal-focus to structuring effective IT divisions. As an Enterprise/Solution Architect and Practice Engineer I have over 18 years experience in high value systems (multi-million value). I never stagnate by taking responsibility not only for areas that interest me but always identifying and directing areas where I perceive there is a business need. I have the in-depth experience of integrating ISO/IEC standards, Software Architecture Principals and Agile methodologies. I pride myself on creating adaptable fit-for-purpose Practices for any IT organisation utilising existing strengths. This in turn facilitates transition planning and reduces resistance to change. My extensive functional experience enables me to give keen insight into business needs and marry this with Technical know-how. I also have several years experience of being tasked with project recovery from difficult circumstances. I have worked with multiple technologies in multiple industries and fields, both web and mobile. I have worked in the Public Sector with IBM (DoE, SWAO), Agro-food with IBM (Diageo), Communications with IBM (NTL:), Utilities with LODESTAR/Oracle/Perf-Util (ESB, Centrica/British Gas Business, GDF Suez, Gazprom, RWE) and FinTech (ID-Pal).