Darragh Curran is a pragmatic and versatile software engineer and leader at Intercom, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of customer communication through innovative technology. With a strong focus on product development, Darragh leads and nurtures a world-class engineering team, fostering...
Darragh Curran is a pragmatic and versatile software engineer and leader at Intercom, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of customer communication through innovative technology. With a strong focus on product development, Darragh leads and nurtures a world-class engineering team, fostering an environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. His expertise spans a wide array of technologies, including Ruby on Rails, Java, and AWS, which he leverages to build core features that enhance the Intercom platform.
One of Darragh's notable achievements includes the creation of an internal tool for continuous deployment, streamlining the automated management of infrastructure components such as Auto Scaling Groups (ASG) and Elastic Load Balancers (ELB) on AWS. This initiative not only improved operational efficiency but also empowered his team to focus on delivering high-quality software through Agile methodologies and Test Driven Development (TDD).
Darragh is passionate about recruiting ambitious and talented software engineers and managers across various experience levels in Dublin, London, and San Francisco. He believes that a diverse team is essential for driving innovation and achieving product excellence. His commitment to fostering a culture of learning and growth within the engineering team ensures that they remain at the forefront of industry trends, particularly in mobile development for both iOS and Android platforms. As a leader, Darragh is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of engineers, helping them navigate their careers while contributing to the success of Intercom and its mission to transform customer engagement.