Conor Murphy

Conor Murphy has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Conor began their career as a Junior Software Engineer at Logica Mobile Networks in 1998, where they worked on the development of a location-based mobile system. After completing their degree in Computer Science, they returned to Logica as a Software Engineer, focusing on developing a new SMSC solution.

In 2003, Conor joined O2 UK as an SMS Analyst, providing support for the corporate messaging platform. Conor also served as the Head of Core SMS at O2 UK before transitioning to Sentaca in 2008, where they worked as a Senior Mobile Developer.

Conor's passion for education and gaming became evident when they co-founded Caped Koala Studios in 2008. As a Product Manager and Design/Creative professional, they led the development and delivery of the Pora Ora educational game series. Conor played a vital role in market and competitor analysis, informed by internal analytics data, to guide the product roadmap.

In 2015, Conor joined Runpath Digital as a Product Manager, collaborating closely with clients like Gocompare.com and loveMONEY to devise innovative solutions that addressed their customer's needs. Subsequently, they joined Sainsbury's in 2016 as a Digital Product Manager, specifically working on the SmartShop app. Conor was responsible for defining the app's strategy, prioritizing the roadmap, and working closely with stakeholders and the engineering team.

Conor's most recent role is with XpertHR, where they serve as a Group Product Manager. In this role, they oversee the product management function and is responsible for driving the development and execution of the product roadmap.

Throughout their career, Conor has showcased strong expertise in product management, development, and strategy. Conor has a particular interest in education, gaming, and leveraging technology to deliver innovative solutions for businesses and consumers.

Conor Murphy attended Colaiste an Phiarsaigh from 1990 to 1996, although the specific degree and field of study obtained are not mentioned. Later, from 1996 to 2000, they pursued a BSc Honours degree in Computer Science at University College Cork. In 2013, Conor obtained certification as a Certified Scrum Product Owner from Scrum Alliance.