Hi, I’m Tyler O’Brien, an experienced C++ developer with over 10 years of expertise in delivering performance-critical software, scalable backend systems, and full-stack enterprise applications. I have a proven track record of leading teams, modernizing legacy applications, and optimizing database performance. I thrive in challenging environments and enjoy mentoring junior developers to help them grow. I’m passionate about clean software architecture, high-throughput data systems, and Agile best practices. When I’m not coding or leading projects, I’m dedicated to balancing work with family, having taken a year to provide full-time care for a loved one. I’m excited to connect and contribute my skills to new opportunities that value quality and collaboration.

Tyler O’Brien

Hi, I’m Tyler O’Brien, an experienced C++ developer with over 10 years of expertise in delivering performance-critical software, scalable backend systems, and full-stack enterprise applications. I have a proven track record of leading teams, modernizing legacy applications, and optimizing database performance. I thrive in challenging environments and enjoy mentoring junior developers to help them grow. I’m passionate about clean software architecture, high-throughput data systems, and Agile best practices. When I’m not coding or leading projects, I’m dedicated to balancing work with family, having taken a year to provide full-time care for a loved one. I’m excited to connect and contribute my skills to new opportunities that value quality and collaboration.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Tyler O’Brien, an experienced C++ developer with over 10 years of expertise in delivering performance-critical software, scalable backend systems, and full-stack enterprise applications. I have a proven track record of leading teams, modernizing legacy applications, and optimizing database performance. I thrive in challenging environments and enjoy mentoring junior developers to help them grow.

I’m passionate about clean software architecture, high-throughput data systems, and Agile best practices. When I’m not coding or leading projects, I’m dedicated to balancing work with family, having taken a year to provide full-time care for a loved one. I’m excited to connect and contribute my skills to new opportunities that value quality and collaboration.

See more

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Beginner
Beginner
See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Customer Service & Vehicle Maintenance at U-Haul, Medicine Hat, AB
March 1, 2025 - Present
Conducted equipment inspections and mechanical repair for rental trailers and trucks. Delivered hands-on service in a physically demanding, safety-regulated environment. Maintained strong customer satisfaction during high-volume periods. Took on role during job market instability while supporting family needs.
Software Development Team Lead at ITI, Medicine Hat, AB
February 29, 2024 - July 17, 2025
Led a team of 6 developers through multiple full-cycle enterprise software projects. Refactored legacy MFC applications to improve maintainability and UI responsiveness. Implemented CI/CD workflows and mentored junior developers in modern C++ practices. Improved database performance in a high-throughput data capture system using SQL tuning. Introduced Agile Scrum framework and coached team on iterative delivery practices.
Software Developer at ITI, Medicine Hat, AB
June 1, 2021 - July 17, 2025
Modernized internal MFC applications and Win32-based tools to meet new performance targets. Designed and implemented backend services supporting real-time data analytics. Developed RESTful API integrations for client and vendor communication systems. Wrote high-volume transactional logic backed by SQL Server and Oracle databases.
Quality Assurance Lead at ITI, Medicine Hat, AB
June 1, 2018 - July 17, 2025
Owned test strategy, automation efforts, and regression testing processes. Managed Jira workflows for bugs, documentation, and sprint QA verification. Facilitated UAT cycles with external stakeholders and multi-department coordination. Helped implement automated metrics and reporting for QA KPIs.

Education

Diploma at Cypress College, Medicine Hat, AB
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

CompTIA A+
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025
CompTIA Network+
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services