Dermot Doherty

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I'm Dermot Doherty, a seasoned, versatile full-stack software engineer and systems architect with 20+ years of experience, focusing on Java and JavaScript.

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I’m Dermot Doherty, a seasoned, versatile full-stack software engineer and systems architect with 20+ years of experience, focusing on Java and JavaScript. I have a track record of delivering complex web and enterprise systems, leading technology projects and teams across diverse domains.

I’m currently focusing on Web3, React, and Node.js, taking on CTO/lead roles and hands-on development from frontend to backend to cloud DevOps, with experience in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, and blockchain-enabled applications.

  • 24 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services
  • Computers & Electronics
  • Education
  • Other
  • Government

Work experience· 127 roles

CTO / Lead developer · Firmly Legal (online legal service)Dec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Built a web-delivered legal-tech application and document production engine; data modeling; back-end in Java (SpringBoot and Hibernate) and front-end in Boxify JS; integrated DocuSign and a Payments Processor.

CTO / Lead Developer · Firmly Legal (online legal service)Dec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Built a web-delivered legal-tech application and legal document production engine; data modeling, architecture, database and backend; Java (Spring Boot & Hibernate) and frontend with JSP/JS; integrated DocuSign for document signing and a Payments Processor for service payments; AWS DevOps.

CTO / Lead Developer · Firmly LegalDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Built an online legal services platform and a legal document production engine; data modeling, architecture, and backend in Java (Spring Boot & Hibernate) with frontend in JSP/JS; integrated DocuSign for document signing and a Payments Processor for service payments.

CTO / Lead Developer · Firmly LegalDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos
CTO / Lead Developer · Firmly LegalJan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos
CTO / Software Architect · We Are Future TechJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
CTO / Software Architect · We are Future TechJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
CTO / Lead Developer · Firmly Legal (online legal service)Jan 2022 – Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Education· 24

Master’s Degree (with distinction) in Computing and Information Systems · University of Ulster, Northern Ireland2030 – 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Legal Studies · University College Dublin, Ireland2030 – 2025
Master’s Degree (with distinction) in Computing and Information Systems · University of Ulster, Northern Ireland2030 – 2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Legal Studies · University College Dublin, Ireland2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 15

Sun/Oracle Certified Java Programmer2030 – 2025
Sun/Oracle Certified Java Programmer2030 – 2025
Sun/Oracle Certified Java Programmer2030 – 2025
Sun/Oracle Certified Java Programmer2030 – 2025

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