Summary
Derek Reilly is a Frontend Tech Lead based in Oslo with a decade of experience delivering user-focused web applications and leading engineering teams. He progressed from Java backend work and a university project building an Ionic/Node/Mongo personal trainer app to specialize in React/Redux and front-end UX, now combining hands-on coding with scrum leadership. Derek has held senior and managing consultant roles at Itera and currently leads frontend at Uno-X Mobility Norge, driving product-quality and cross-functional collaboration. His background includes enterprise Java, SQL, and full-stack Node.js work, giving him fluency across the stack that helps bridge UX and backend concerns. Known for quick learning and strong communication, he repeatedly earned praise from managers early in his career for dedication and fast ramp-up. Outside core work he maintains public code from his student projects and applies a practical, delivery-first mindset to modern frontend architecture.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours Computer Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Honours Computer Software Engineering at Institute of Technology, Carlow
Full Stack Web Development Certification Computer Software Engineering, Full Stack Web Development Certification Computer Software Engineering at freeCodeCamp
fetac level 5 Information Technology, fetac level 5 Information Technology at carlow institute of further education
Fetac Level 5 Engineering Technology General, Fetac Level 5 Engineering Technology General at Carlow Institute of Further Education
English