About Me
Software Engineer & QA Automation Specialist
Who I Am
Hey there! I'm Gary, a software engineer with a passion for building, automating, and understanding how things work, whether that's code, systems, or the natural world. When I'm not automating things, you'll likely find me exploring the Irish countryside, photographing wildlife, or getting lost in a good documentary.
I've always been curious, the kind of child who watched science documentaries instead of cartoons. That curiosity never left, and it drives everything I do, from writing code to identifying life in the wild.
So yeah I am a pure nerd 🤓 and proud of it.
What I Do
💻 QA & Automation
Specializing in test automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and building tools that make developers' lives easier
🐍 Python Development
From Selenium to Playwright, scripting automation solutions and integrating complex systems
🔧 DevOps & Tooling
Jenkins pipelines, release management, and creating CLI tools for automation
📝 Documentation
Building systems for generating release notes, risk summaries, and maintaining comprehensive documentation
My Passions
- 🌲 Irish Flora & Fauna: Identifying and photographing Ireland's diverse wildlife and plant species
- 🎯 Test Automation: I love to make things more efficient
- 🍀 Irish Language: Tá mé ag foghlaim Gaeilge Uladh
- 🎮 Gaming: The kind of person who 100% completes games, not just finishes them
- 🧱 LEGO: Building LEGO like it's meditation - focused and peaceful
- 📖 Science & Learning: From space documentaries, science YouTube channels, to books on various topics
Fun Facts
I get excited spotting a rare bird or plant in the wild
I only started reading at the start of 2025, seriously! I now have a growing collection of books on various topics
I've got a bit of an anime addiction, and honestly anything Japanese
I could get lost for hours learning about how things work. From ecosystems, to engines
Let's Connect
I'm all about exploration and understanding. Whether you want to discuss the latest in technology, share a nature photography tip, or chat about mythology, I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line through the contact page or find me on the usual social platforms.