Kirk Delaney

Commander
DISC Type : D

Senior Engineer Manager at Teckro

Ireland

Overview

Kirk Delaney is a Senior Engineering Manager at Teckro with 20 years of experience in software delivery. He is a DevOps advocate and certified Scrum Master, specializing in building cloud platforms that enable high-performance engineering teams. Colleagues have described him as an innovative expert who delivers simple solutions to complex problems.

He actively supports his professional network, frequently writing public recommendations for former colleagues and showing appreciation for long-term professional relationships. Kirk values building and maintaining a strong sense of community within his field.

Unique Fact: He holds certifications as both a SAFe® 4 Certified Agilist and a Registered Scrum Master™.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

They are very proud of what they do.  They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Topics They Care About

DevOps Advocacy
A self-described "DevOps Advocate, " he focuses on building cloud platforms that enable teams to self-service and deliver products quickly and securely.
Engineering Culture
His role involves underpinning a culture of high performance in the delivery of high-quality, secure products for customers.
Data Platform Evolution
He is focused on evolving his company's data platform to deliver more meaningful insights to customers.

Media Appearances

Kirk has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023
Senior Engineer Manager at Teckro
4-2022
Director of Platform Engineering at Teckro
2-2021 - 4-2022
Senior Manager, Engineering Excellence at Teckro
11-2017 - 2-2021
Software Development Manager at Travelport Digital
4-2015 - 11-2017
Technical Team Lead at Travelport Digital

Education

1994 - 1998
BSC from Waterford Institute of Technology
1989 - 1994
Leaving Certificate from Christian Brothers School, New Ross, Wexford, Ireland

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Insights For Selling To Kirk

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kirk is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kirk

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kirk move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Kirk take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Kirk

Personality Compatibility


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