Barry Coughlan

• Developed bespoke software for a number of clients. See Work section for details.

• Awarded a teaching assistant scholarship and worked as a tutor in a drop-in support centre for IT students.
• Tutored students in a wide range of programming languages, including Java, Python, C, C++, Visual Basic, Bash, Assembly, PHP, Javascript and HTML/CSS.

• Developed an extendable J2EE testing framework using reflection APIs which centralised and automated testing of nightly builds.
• Developed a graphical reporting and notification web app (Spring/Hibernate) which highlighted and visualised test-case failures and code coverage over time.
• Liased with project teams to integrate sub-projects into framework.

• Researched the effects of user-interface features on cognitive load and user satisfaction in video-based learning environments.
• Developed a video learning environment for research experiments (Django/JS/HTML5).
• Used an iterative development process incorporating user feedback.
• Designed and conducted between-subject andwithin-subject experiments.
• Used statistical analysis tools (ANOVA), descriptive statistics and qualitative data to analyse results.

• Contracted to design and develop web and desktop software for facilitators of Interpretive Structural Modeling workshops.
• Acted in both a development and project management role.
• Implemented graph theory and set theory algorithms.

• Contracted to implement a direct recurring-payment system and user interface for a provider of cloud-based surveillance systems.
• Developed robust, test-driven software utilising a database job queue to handle failure.
• Worked with hosting company, payment provider and client to ensure PCI compliance.

• Designed and developed an interactive graphical tool for manipulating Dynamic Bayesian Networks
• Implemented a parser for serialised Lisp data structures to interface with existing libraries.

• Collaborator and current maintainer of open-source Django Haml project "HamlPy".
• Implemented features, bug fixes and redesigned parser architecture.

• Developed an open source jQuery plugin which offers HTML5 video subtitle support in accordance with the W3C specification.

• Developed an open-source extension for the Mediawiki software for displaying tool-tip abbreviations
• Solved severe scalability issues with the predecessor of Lingo which caused denial-of-service issues when editing articles.
• Extension has been integrated into the Semantic Mediawiki (SMW) codebase.

• Open-source browser plugin which enhances the Udacity user interface by integrating relevant forum questions with currently playing video.

• Founding member of the Galway Hackerspace 091 Labs. Role has included running workshops, server administration, account management, event management, facilitating open nights and software development.
• Recently completed the Udacity ST101 (Introduction to Statistics) module with highest distinction.

Outside of computers, my interests include music, cycling, tennis and soccer.