Conor Horan-Kates currently serves as a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Salesforce, where he plays a pivotal role in the ARPA team. With a robust background in both Quality Assurance (QA) and software development, Conor has seamlessly transitioned into a multifaceted engineering role that...
Conor Horan-Kates currently serves as a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Salesforce, where he plays a pivotal role in the ARPA team. With a robust background in both Quality Assurance (QA) and software development, Conor has seamlessly transitioned into a multifaceted engineering role that encompasses end-to-end ownership of the codebase utilized for full stack provisioning. His expertise spans across development, testing, systems engineering, and production support, making him a vital asset in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of Salesforce's services.
Conor's technical proficiency in Ruby and Perl, combined with his hands-on experience in Linux environments, empowers him to tackle complex challenges in software development and testing. He is adept at whitebox testing of Ruby applications, conducting thorough functional and design code reviews, and implementing effective bug fixes and feature enhancements. His collaborative approach fosters strong relationships not only within his immediate team but also with related departments such as DCEng and NetEng, ensuring that projects are executed with precision and aligned with organizational goals.
In addition to his technical skills, Conor is well-versed in Agile methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), which enhances his ability to deliver high-quality solutions in fast-paced environments. His commitment to continuous improvement is evident in his proactive use of tools like Wireshark for debugging and Vagrant for environment configuration automation. As a motivated engineer who thrives under pressure, Conor Horan-Kates exemplifies the qualities necessary to drive innovation and excellence at Salesforce.
