Paul Breen
Director of Engineering @ESO
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Engineering @ESO
Belfast, GB
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Multi-Team Leadership: Directing 4 specialized engineering teams totalling 25+ engineers across Data Analytics, Integration Platform, Enterprise Solutions, and Platform Infrastructure teams, delivering mission-critical healthcare and public safety software solutionsStrategic Product Delivery: Driving strategic planning and execution of new platform features across ESO\'s healthcare data ecosystem, consistently delivering outcomes aligned with aggressive growth objectives and regulatory compliance requirementsHands-On Technical Leadership: Maintaining active involvement in architecture decisions, code reviews, and technical problem-solving while providing strategic direction across all engineering domainsClient-Facing Leadership: Working directly with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements, communicate technical solutions, and ensure successful delivery of customer-focused outcomesTECHNICAL LEADERSHIP:Data Platform Excellence: Leading Data Analytics team building scalable data pipelines into Snowflake, creating.NET-based analytics applications enabling evidence-based decision making for emergency response teams across North America and EuropeCore Integration Architecture: Overseeing enterprise-grade integration platform serving as central hub for all data ingestion, transformation, and distribution - a highly stable, scalable system refined over 10+ yearsPlatform Modernization: Directing rollout of next-generation authentication systems across all applications while driving organization-wide migration from IaaS to Azure PaaS servicesTechnology Stack Leadership: Standardizing delivery using.NET backend services, Angular frontend applications, and Azure cloud infrastructureTEAM DEVELOPMENT:Leadership & Management: Successfully managing engineering teams across multiple domains, conducting regular 1:1s, project updates, strategic roadmap development, and budget planning
EDUCATION
Queen's University Belfast
Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT PAUL BREEN
I am an Engineering Director at Symphony Talent, a leading provider of cloud-based talent acquisition solutions. With over 17 years of experience in software engineering, I have successfully overseen diverse, global teams in the development and delivery of innovative products that leverage the capabilities of Azure and AWS cloud platforms. In my current role, I manage and direct teams across Boston, Belfast, and Bangalore, ensuring effective collaboration and communication across geographies. I play a pivotal role in the design, strategic planning, and development of new application features, consistently delivering on-time and within scope. I also lead initiatives to optimize the performance and stability of existing applications while also reducing operational costs by 20%. I am passionate about mentoring and coaching engineers to reach their full potential, fostering a culture of high-quality coding and continuous improvement. I am adept at applying Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and project management skills to ensure efficient software development processes and customer satisfaction.
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