Brian Phillips

Brian Phillips is a Software Engineering Leader with a decade of experience in engineering and management roles, known for his focus on team collaboration and delivering simple, useful software.

As an Engineering site-leader at Groupon's Dublin office, Brian has managed both local and remote teams across various locations like Dublin, Chicago, Seattle, and Santa Clara, overseeing the transformation of Groupon into a global hub for local commerce.

He specializes in Agile Development, Team Mentoring, Usability / UX Design, Domain Driven Design, Project Management, Test Driven Development, Continuous Delivery, and Process Improvement.

Brian's key technology proficiencies include Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Java, and C++. He holds a Higher Diploma in Information Technology from NUI Maynooth and a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in History of Art & Architecture and Germanic Studies from Trinity College, Dublin.

Throughout his career, Brian has held leadership positions such as Senior Director, Director, Senior Software Engineering Manager, Software Development Manager, and Software Development Team Lead at Groupon.

Previously, he also served in managerial and developer roles at Sage Ireland, GFK Technology Ltd., and Dúchas, The Heritage Service.

Brian remains passionate about challenging engineering opportunities, mastering new technologies, and ensuring the delivery of quality software products.