Summary
Richard Holdsworth is a Software Engineer in Test based in Dublin with a First Class Honours degree in IT and over a decade of professional experience spanning software engineering, cloud technologies, data analytics and customer-facing roles. At Dun & Bradstreet he progressed from Associate Software Engineer to his current SDET role, bringing hands-on Java, networking and database skills to automated testing and quality initiatives. He combines strong technical fundamentals (Java, MySQL, Linux, virtualization) with practical experience in GDPR compliance, network mapping and IT process documentation from earlier internships. Prior careers in insurance and retail honed his client-focused mindset, problem-solving under pressure, and an ability to translate business requirements into reliable technical outcomes. Energetic and self-motivated, he’s comfortable learning new tooling and scripting independently (Bash, Python, Raspberry Pi projects). Seeking a junior-to-mid level engineering role, he offers both disciplined QA practices and a rare blend of technical and customer-service experience that helps bridge engineering and stakeholder needs.
10 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
NFQ [Level 7], Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Distinction, NFQ [Level 7], Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Distinction at College Of Computing Technology
NFQ [Level 6], Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology, Distinction, NFQ [Level 6], Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology, Distinction at College of Computer Training - Dublin
NFQ [Level 6 Higher], Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology, Distinction, NFQ [Level 6 Higher], Certificate in Science in Computing in Information Technology, Distinction at College Of Computing Technology - Dublin
NFQ [Level 8], Bachelor (Honours) of Science in Information Technology, First Class Honours, NFQ [Level 8], Bachelor (Honours) of Science in Information Technology, First Class Honours at College of Computing Technology
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