1. Philip McGrath
18 Eastwood, Bagenalstown Co, Carlow, Ireland
Telephone: (087) 7631949 (Mobile)
Email: pmcgrath2400@gmail.com
Professional Profile
A resourceful and talented graduate Software Developer with a strong technical skills and a commitment to
pursuing a career in the IT field. With a proactive approach and skilled in providing innovative software
solutions utilising a range of technologies. Technically minded and eager to learn, applies a logical and
meticulous approach to all tasks, thriving in highly pressurised environments. Able to work well both
independently and as part of a productive team, demonstrating the motivation and multi-tasking abilities
required to meet demanding deadlines while maintaining the highest of standards.
Technical skills include:
Python ● PHP / Ajax / jQueryMobile ● Linux ● Windows ● Java ● C++ ● Phonegap / Cordova ● IDE’s (Eclipse)
● MySQL ● Agile Development Environment ● Hardware / software knowledge
Education and Qualifications
BSc (Hons)
BSc
Level 5 Certificate
Software Development, 2:2, I.T Carlow with 56.82% Average
Software Development, 2:1, I.T Carlow with 61.25% Average
Information Technology, Carlow Institute of Further Education
2015
2014
2011
Career Summary
2014 – 2015 INTERN SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
Intel, Shannon
 Responsible for unit testing of C++ Software components for an integrated car multimedia system using
the Google Test Framework
 Proactively maintaining the hardware installed in the in-car units and replacing components, including the
WIFI/Bluetooth module and the compute module
 Flashing OS versions in the in-car units and also flashing firmware/BIOS to the components, using a strong
technical understanding of the system
 Developing SH scripts and working with GT to extract patch history from the Linux Kernel
 Working in an Agile Development Environment and participating in daily Scrum and weekly team meetings
 Undertaking various technical writing duties, demonstrating a good understanding of specific requirements
 Performing various volunteer activities and working in Coder Dojo while developing new skills and
knowledge
2001 – 2006 JOINER
Pat Rudkins Joinery, Bagenalstown, Co Carlow
 Playing a key role in a productive team in the manufacturing of high-end timber doors and windows
 Working on large projects for housing developments and shopping centres, demonstrating both the ability
to work in a team and independently
 Providing valuable assistance in the training of new apprentices on the procedures and sta ndards of the
factory
Projects
Final Year Project - http://glasnost.itcarlow.ie/~softeng4/C00162196/index.htm
 Built a Sat-Nav application that involved that the map on the application could be updated with new
roads/motorways by the user by recording them and adding them to the applications map
 Built the project by using the Phonegap/Cordova framework which utilises HTML and Javascript along with
jQuery and Ajax to build hybrid mobile apps
 Used Python to build a web application allowing a recorded route to be stored externally
Hotel Booking System

2.  Played a key role in a group of 4 people who designed a hotel booking system using PHP and HTML with
a MySQL database
 Effectively managed the stock side of the project, ensuring that a user can add new stock, order new stock,
and remove the existing stock from the system while keeping track of all the levels of stock
Wordgame - http://philipmcgrath2400.pythonanywhere.com
 Developed a project which involved the user to entering a set of 7 words contained in a source word
generated by the game; the words had to be a certain length and no duplicate words could be used. This
project was built using Python and the Micro Framework Flask
References are available on request