Michael O'Connell

Software Developer

Cork, County Cork, Ireland

About

Experienced software developer with a focus on web technologies. I have an interest in audio production and would love to work with something to do with audio on the web, but with that said I'm happy to work with anything involving programming and interesting problems to solve. I like to write clean, well named, reusable components and code. I always keep the user front of mind when planning and developing features. And I aim to write code that strikes a balance between moving fast while being performant, reusable and maintainable. Previously at Teamwork.com I worked as a front end developer building Teamwork Desk a help desk software solution. My everyday work involved working closely with project managers, designers and back end developers to build new features using Vue.js. Some of my recent work with Teamwork involved a complete overhaul of reports, performance improvements and an overhaul of Desk's triggers UI. In my spare time I work on side projects, explore new tech and work on music. Most recently I've been using Svelte, OpenAI Whisper API, Pixi.JS and the browser's Video and Audio APIs to build an automatic lyric video maker that can render video directly from the browser on the clients device.

Experience

  • Senior Frontend Developer at Keelvar
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Freelance at Michael Web Cork
    2016 - Present · 10 yrs 6 mos

    Freelance Web Development & Graphic Design services, I don't actively try to get clients but will work on projects that are interesting when they come up.

  • Stagehand / Crew at OSS
    Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 · 8 mos

    Stagehand - switching out backline, mic's and monitors between acts. Event Crew - loading and unloading event equipment from trucks, setting up staging, lights, backline, running audio and lighting cables, large LED Screens etc...

  • Crew at Tribal Frequencies Event Solutions
    Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

    Part of event crew loading and unloading event equipment from trucks, setting up staging, lights, backline, running audio and lighting cables, etc... Working with Cork Opera House, 10cc, Daniel O’Donnell, Rob Lamberti, The Rock Orchestra, etc...

  • Full Stack Developer at ToDesktop
    Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 · 5 mos

    Casual hours contractor, fixing bugs and adding features when there is work available. ● Implemented token login process for failed authentication between web app and desktop app. ● Performed PR reviews to maintain code quality and added to code guidelines. ● Assisted in clearing bugs across various repositories. ● Recorded & edited feature documentation videos. ● Continuous Integration, pull requests, manual testing.