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https://linkedin.com/in/darraghcurran
Darragh Curran is the Chief Technology Officer at Intercom, where he has been instrumental in scaling and evolving the engineering teams and culture since 2012. With a background that spans startups, consultancies, and large multinationals, Darragh brings a wealth of experience to his role. His passion for building products and solving customer problems has significantly contributed to Intercom's rapid growth and innovation.
Who is the CTO of Intercom?
With a career spanning startups, consultancies, and large multinationals, Darragh Curran has amassed a diverse and rich professional background. Before joining Intercom in 2012, he held roles at Newbay, Ticketsolve, Contrast, Exoftware, IBM, and Amazon. At Intercom, he leads Product Engineering, Growth Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and IT teams. His leadership has been pivotal in scaling the engineering teams and evolving the company culture.
Work History
- Ruby on Rails - The Rails Foundation - Board Member (2022 - Present)
- Frame - Advisor (2022 - Present)
- Intercom - CTO, Head of Engineering (2022 - Present)
- Intercom - SVP of Engineering (2020 - 2022)
- Intercom - Software Engineer (2012 - 2014)
- Intercom - VP of Engineering (2014 - 2020)
- Intercom - Head of Product Engineering (2013 - 2014)
- Amazon.com - Software Developer (2010 - 2012)
- Contrast - Software Development Lead (2009 - 2010)
- IGOPeople - Lead Developer (2008 - 2009)
- Newbay Software - Principal Engineer (2007 - 2008)
- Exoftware - Agile Consultant (2005 - 2006)
- S1 - SCM Engineer (2004 - 2005)
- Peel Me A Grape - Freelance Development (2004 - 2005)
- IBM - Extreme Blue Intern (2003)
Education History
Darragh Curran's educational journey began at Trinity College Dublin, where he pursued a B.A. (Mod) in Computer Science. His studies, which spanned from 2000 to 2004, encompassed a rigorous curriculum that included Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics. This strong academic foundation not only honed his technical skills but also laid the groundwork for his future career in technology and engineering leadership.
When did Darragh C. join Intercom?
Joining Intercom in February 2012, Darragh Curran has been a key figure in the company's growth and innovation. He became the Chief Technology Officer in January 2022, leading various engineering and IT teams. Over his tenure, which spans more than a decade, Darragh has played a crucial role in scaling the engineering teams and evolving the company culture, contributing significantly to Intercom's success.
