Des Traynor is a renowned computer scientist and software engineer, famous for co-founding Intercom, a top-tier customer communication platform. He studied Computer Science and Software Engineering at Maynooth University, where he also attempted a PhD, but later abandoned it. Des has an extensive professional background, starting as a software developer at NUI Maynooth, followed by a lecturer/research assistant position. He also worked as a senior usability analyst at iQ Content, a user experience lead at Contrast, and a lecturer in user experience design at the National College of Ireland. With his profound knowledge in software engineering and user experience design, Des Traynor currently holds the position of Chief Strategy Officer at Intercom, where he spearheads the company's strategic growth and development.