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Head of Information Technology
2050 Biomethane Energy Group LimitedHead of Information Technology
Jan. 2024
Head of Information Technology Department
Manby GBE / 2050 BiomethaneHead of Information Technology Department
Dec. 2023Liguria, ItalyAs Head of IT at a start-up Biomethane refinery in the design phase, I play a pivotal role in shaping the digital and technological foundation of a cutting-edge renewable energy venture. Key Responsibilities: - IT Strategy Development: Crafting the refinery’s IT roadmap to support the design, development, and future operation of a state-of-the-art Biomethane facility. - Infrastructure Design: Leading the design and planning of IT and systems, including SCADA, PLCs, and secure network architecture, to ensure seamless integration from the ground up. - Digital Transformation: Spearheading the adoption of smart technologies, including IoT, AI, and data analytics, to enable real-time monitoring and predictive insights during the design. Establishing a proactive cybersecurity framework to safeguard sensitive data and critical infrastructure. - Collaborative Innovation: Working closely with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure IT systems meet the unique needs of a start-up in the renewable energy sector. - Compliance & Scalability: Ensuring IT solutions comply with industry standards while being scalable to support future expansion and operational complexities. Key Achievements (Design Phase): - Defined and implemented the IT architecture blueprint for a scalable, secure, and efficient Biomethane refinery. - Established a digital foundation that integrates Industry 4.0 technologies for advanced process control and automation. - Led the selection and onboarding of technology vendors and partners, ensuring alignment with project goals and budget constraints. - Designed a data strategy to facilitate informed decision-making during development and operational planning. In this dynamic start-up environment, I am passionate about building a technological framework that supports innovation, sustainability, and future growth. I thrive on solving complex challenges, enabling the refinery’s mission to deliver cleaner energy solutions.
Portfolio Manager
Tata Consultancy ServicesPortfolio Manager
Apr. 2022 - Dec. 2023Working for Walgreens Boots Alliance Ireland client to optimize their project portfolios. • Project intake processing, assessment and sizing leading to project qualification for delivery commencement • PM forecasting, collective resource requirements forecasting for a portfolio delivery • Ensure a project commences through the project kick-off process with appropriate governance rigour that sets it up for delivery success • Establish projects for success by ensuring key resources and other prerequisites are in place • Ensure that all projects have appropriate benefits defined, with effective methods of measurement agreed as appropriate • Ensure that project risks are clearly defined, mitigated and managed throughout the project lifecycle • Quality project reporting within portfolio including appropriate financial reporting management • Effective Steering meetings for portfolio via high quality of deck content and appropriate sponsorship • Support in utilisation of PMO tooling (KeyedIn, SharePoint) • Monitoring progress of portfolio deliverables, conducting health checks within portfolio as required • Address risks, challenges that portfolios encounter • Continued engagement with the business to understand inter-programme dependencies • Project lessons learned and closeout reports • Act as escalation point for all projects within the portfolio • Ensure supplier accountability on project delivery within the portfolio is achieved • Manage and mentor PMs within the portfolio delivery scope
Global Information Technology Hosting Manager
Tata Consultancy ServicesGlobal Information Technology Hosting Manager
Jan. 2020 - Apr. 2022IrelandGlobal Tower Lead for all Service Requests for Hosting for the client Aptiv. Managing a large portfolio of Service Requests for APAC, NAM and Europe with a hosting team consisting of Linux, Middleware, Tools, Database, Wintel, Storage & Backup to estimate the costs, efforts and plan of execution. Engaging with the client daily to provide the deliverables on time.
Information Technology Portfolio Manager
Tata Consultancy ServicesInformation Technology Portfolio Manager
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2023
EUC Regional Deskside Support Manager
Tata Consultancy ServicesEUC Regional Deskside Support Manager
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2019DublinThe Regional Team Lead for the Client Diageo. Regional team lead for client Diageo for Ireland Leading & Coaching the Ireland team on a daily basis ensuring customer satisfaction levels are met. SLA targets go beyond client expectations and the team has the resources to achieve this. To project manage various new concepts and services such as assisting in setting up Global Tech Bar environments.. Engaging and supporting Global teams in APAC NAM and EMEA.
IT Infrastructure Coordinator
WILLIAM FRY LLPIT Infrastructure Coordinator
Jun. 2014 - Sep. 2014DublinDevelop and project manage the roll-out of new IT equipment and upgraded operating systems.
Corporate Services Desk Infrastructure Operations Engineer
Paddy PowerCorporate Services Desk Infrastructure Operations Engineer
Jan. 2014 - Jun. 2014Dublin 4Provide end user/desktop support to the Group for all systems and services, investigating and resolving as many incidents as possible, taking ownership of issues, co-ordinating multiple support teams when required, and communicating effectively to users throughout.
IT Project Manager
Beacon HospitalIT Project Manager
Aug. 2013 - Jan. 2014Roll out of Windows 7 throughout the Hospital.
customer service representative
Ricoh Irelandcustomer service representative
Jan. 2004 - Feb. 2009Working in a total document and IT solutions provider. Which offer a range of services tailored to customer’s specific needs, from streamlining costs, to enhancing business processes and increasing staff productivity? Installing/configuring printers/scanners/copiers in public and private sector, Client training on all aspects of company products. Maintaining the company’s ISO14001 Environmental Policy. Managing a busy Reprographics at Institute Technology Tallaght. Maintaining, installing and configuring software solutions at UCD, TCD, DIT and ITT.
Information Technology Delivery Manager
Ricoh \ Gestetner IrelandInformation Technology Delivery Manager
Jan. 2003 - Dec. 2008
chef
The K Clubchef
Jan. 2000 - Aug. 2013Kildare

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