I'm Cian O'Rourke, a Dublin-based Full Stack Software Developer with a passion for innovation and a background in high-pressure environments, including culinary arts. I excel at team collaboration to achieve challenging objectives and deliver solid results. I hold a Diploma in Software Development from Code Institute (Dublin, 2019-2020) and have hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python, Django, Flask, SQL, and APIs. I'm eager to keep learning, improving operational flows, and applying my skills to build robust web applications.

Cian O'Rourke

I'm Cian O'Rourke, a Dublin-based Full Stack Software Developer with a passion for innovation and a background in high-pressure environments, including culinary arts. I excel at team collaboration to achieve challenging objectives and deliver solid results. I hold a Diploma in Software Development from Code Institute (Dublin, 2019-2020) and have hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python, Django, Flask, SQL, and APIs. I'm eager to keep learning, improving operational flows, and applying my skills to build robust web applications.

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I’m Cian O’Rourke, a Dublin-based Full Stack Software Developer with a passion for innovation and a background in high-pressure environments, including culinary arts. I excel at team collaboration to achieve challenging objectives and deliver solid results.

I hold a Diploma in Software Development from Code Institute (Dublin, 2019-2020) and have hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python, Django, Flask, SQL, and APIs. I’m eager to keep learning, improving operational flows, and applying my skills to build robust web applications.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Various roles in service & retail at Ireland & UK - Supermarkets & Restaurants
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Gained valuable experience working in teams and with customers, focusing on delivering quality customer care; roles included general service, cashiering and hospitality duties.
Chef at Crudo & Achara, Dublin
January 1, 2025 - September 8, 2025
Trained as a chef in award-winning Dublin restaurants; responsibilities included running kitchen teams, managing kitchen supply orders, and delivering high-quality meals under tight deadlines, with problem-solving when issues arose.
Full-Stack Software Developer (Education/Training)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Currently completing a full-stack development program covering web technologies and programming fundamentals. Completed projects demonstrating frontend and backend development skills using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Python, Django, Flask, SQL, and MongoDB. Built web applications with modern design principles and practices, including responsive layouts and secure, scalable backends. Collaborated in team-based projects to solve real-world problems and deliver maintainable code.
CDP at Crudo & Acara Restaurants
January 1, 2021 - Present
Culinary role as Chef de Partie (CDP) in Dublin, developing teamwork, high-pressure time management and precision. Transitioned to software development mindset, applying disciplined problem-solving and collaboration skills to projects.
CDP (Commis de Partie)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Current role in a high-pressure hospitality environment since 2021, applying discipline, teamwork and problem-solving to deliver high-quality service.
CDP (Chef de Partie) at Crudo & Achar Restaurants
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led kitchen teams to ensure efficient service and high-quality standards.

Education

Diploma in Software Development at Code Institute
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Software Development at Code Institute, Dublin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science at Harvard University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science at Harvard University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Diploma in Software Development (Full-Stack) at Code Institute, Dublin
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science at Harvard University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Diploma in Software Development at Code Institute
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science at Harvard University
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025

Qualifications

Diploma in Software Development (Code Institute)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
January 1, 2019 - September 8, 2025
Diploma in Software Development
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Diploma in Software Development (Full-Stack)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - September 8, 2025
Diploma in Software Development
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics