Colm Boyd

Colm Boyd has a diverse work experience in the field of technology and product management. Colm is currently employed at GoCardless as a Software Development Engineer I. Before that, they worked at Argus Media as a Product Manager from September 2020 to February 2023.

In 2020, Colm worked at CommuterClub as a Product Manager, where they introduced Agile methodologies and expanded the testing function. Colm also improved the user story creation and requirements gathering process.

From 2017 to 2019, Colm served as a Technology & Product Manager at Newable. Their responsibilities included overseeing the product development cycle, implementing technology, and maintaining the product base. Colm successfully integrated a credit reference agency API to automate KYC/AML searches and credit reporting.

Colm's experience at RateSetter from 2015 to 2017 includes roles as a Product Manager and Technical Writer. As a Product Manager, they managed internal products and delivered security updates. As a Technical Writer, they created API documentation and introduced a style guide for internal documents.

Prior to their roles at RateSetter, Colm worked at iHomes London as an Office Manager / Content Writer. Colm was responsible for designing the company brochure and website, writing copy, and implementing SEO strategies.

Overall, Colm has demonstrated a strong understanding of technology, product management, and process improvement throughout their work experience.

Colm Boyd completed their education with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Hons in English Studies from the University of Stirling, which they earned from 2006 to 2010. Colm then pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Creative Writing from The University of Edinburgh between 2010 and 2011. In addition to their formal education, Colm obtained certifications in various areas. In 2016, they acquired a Product Owner certification from Scrum Alliance. Furthermore, in 2018, they completed the "Introduction to Python - Data Analysis and Programming" course offered by Goldsmiths, University of London. Most recently, in 2022, Colm obtained the CS50x certification from CS50.