Software architect and engineering lead

I’m Stephen Barr, based in Northern Ireland. I design and build complex software and lead engineering teams. My focus is giving organisations reliable systems and the engineering capability to develop them as their needs grow.

My experience includes multi-tenant public-service platforms that support multiple programmes through one shared system. I look for ways to reuse what works, simplify delivery and get more value from the time, budget and people available.

I build on that experience with AI agents that help teams plan, build, test and review software. My aim is to expand what teams can deliver while keeping people responsible for technical decisions and quality.