Mentors 2023



Edith Busteed

PhD student in Applied Social Studies

Edith Busteed

PhD student in Applied Social Studies

Hello Everyone! I am a PhD student in the Applied Social Studies department at University College Cork. I have experience as a research assistant, a supervisor for final year social policy projects, and a tutor in social policy at UCC. My research interests include climate activism & gender equality

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Ritika Roongta

Master\'s Student

Ritika Roongta

Master\'s Student

I am a master's student studying Business Information and Analytical Systems in Cork, Ireland. I did my undergraduate in Computer Science Engineering in India. I have been programming for the last 8 years and like designing pages, cards & logos. I am involved with various creative project groups.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritika-roongta-5b3677150

Aavi Mathaun

Senior manager

Aavi Mathaun

Senior manager



linkedIn.com/aavimathaun


Vishakha Shubham

Masters student

Vishakha Shubham

Masters student



https://www.linkedin.com/in/vishakha-shubham-5884ab165


GAURAV NAGPAL

Marketing & Design Consultant

GAURAV NAGPAL

Marketing & Design Consultant



linked.com/in/garrynagpal


Aine O'Neill

User Experience Designer

Aine O'Neill

User Experience Designer

Hey! I'm a UX designer with a background in graphic design, really excited to take a look at your projects!

www.linkedin.com/in/áine-o-neill-80490b133


Aaron Barron

Final Year PhD Candidate/Student

Aaron Barron

Final Year PhD Candidate/Student

I'm Aaron and I'm a 4th year PhD student studying developmental neuroscience in University College Cork. Since 2015, I have given >1200 hours of leaving cert grinds in biology and chemistry, and managed various projects. As well as science and critical thinking, I'm passionate about social issues.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-barron-77a67514a/

Aaron O'Grady

Founder

Aaron O'Grady

Founder



https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-michael-ogrady-72770720


Adel Coleman

Graduate Attributes Programme Manager

Adel Coleman

Graduate Attributes Programme Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/adel-coleman/


Afraic O'Riordan

Marketing Coordinator & UX Designer

Afraic O'Riordan

Marketing Coordinator & UX Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraic/

Aidan Kelly

Product Manager

Aidan Kelly

Product Manager



www.linkedin.com/in/aidan-kelly-3466aa10

Ailis Gavin

Key Account Manager

Ailis Gavin

Key Account Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/ailis-gavin-236570143/


Aine Hart

Sr. UX Researcher

Aine Hart

Sr. UX Researcher

I am a Senior UX Researcher at Workday, with over 10 years experience in UX design and research in Dublin and Sydney. I am passionate about applying psychological principles and robust research methods to the exploration, design and planning of products and experiences.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aine-hart-0031a032/


Áine Reilly

Product Marketing

Áine Reilly

Product Marketing



linkedin.com/in/ainereilly


Aine O'Donovan

Senior Lecturer in Mental Health

Aine O'Donovan

Senior Lecturer in Mental Health

I have been working in University College Cork as a Senior Lecturer in Mental Health for the past 19 years and before that I worked as a mental health nurse in the Health Service. Most of my work focuses on the mental health of children, adolescents and young people as well as marginalised groups.

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/ine-o-donovan-phd-14556733?trk=public_profile_browsemap


Aisling ConwayLenihan

Lecturer

Aisling ConwayLenihan

Lecturer

I'm an Economics lecturer and researcher in Munster Technological University in Cork.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/AislingConwayLenihan


Aisling O'Mahony

Project Manager in Funds Academy, Part-time lecturer

Aisling O'Mahony

Project Manager in Funds Academy, Part-time lecturer

Aisling O’Mahony is the project lead of the Funds Academy at MTU. She is a solicitor who joined MTU in 2021 following five years with leading corporate law firm Arthur Cox where she advised on a range of legal and relevant to investment funds, including sustainable finance and ESG.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisling-o-mahony-297512a2


aisling o connor

Post primary teacher

aisling o connor

Post primary teacher

Hi! My name is Aisling and I am a Science teacher in the county of Limerick!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aisling-o-connor-295995a0/

Alan McKenna

Alan McKenna







Alessandra Ravidà

Senior Graphic Designer

Alessandra Ravidà

Senior Graphic Designer

Hi! I am Alessandra. I am a senior designer in Red Dog. I work on brand identities, print, web, and digital design. I love learning new things, solving problems, and a good challenge. My career path wasn't straight. I was a scientist, and I loved it. Now I am a designer, and I love it even more.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandraravida/

Alison Blake

Communications

Alison Blake

Communications



https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-blake-81674066/

Amy McKeogh

architect

Amy McKeogh

architect



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Annagh Bevan

Customer Engagement Specialist

Annagh Bevan

Customer Engagement Specialist

Heya! I'm Annagh and I am from West Cork. I studied Psychology in college and have worked in homeless hostels in Dublin in my last job. I'm passionate about mental health and look forward to having some good chats with you :)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annagh-bevan/


Anne Rush

Chief People Officer

Anne Rush

Chief People Officer

Background in High Tech, pharma and Professional Services dealing in all things people related from hiring, supporting , training, dealing with employee issues and organisational change. Passionate about developing and supporting the next generation of thinkers .

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-rush-160ba612/


Anne Weadick

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Anne Weadick

Senior Human Resources Business Partner



https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-weadick-a4413110/


Anne Kelly

Creative Director

Anne Kelly

Creative Director

anne+co. (formerly AKGraphics) is a multidisciplinary design studio whose mission is to create successful brands. Our services include: Branding, Packaging, UX/UI & Web Design, Campaigns. Out team have vast experience in design & strategy across multiple industries. Great design, since 1994.

www.anneandco.ie


Aoife Hackett

Lecturer ; Industry Placement Manager

Aoife Hackett

Lecturer ; Industry Placement Manager

A business lecturer with masters in marketing. Keen interest in areas such as micro business new product development and launch, supply chain and procurement. Currently managing internships for 3rd year business students and the preparation to ensure they are work place ready.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-hackett-b2b3a55a

Aoife Condon

Snr Manager, Talent Acquisition EMEA

Aoife Condon

Snr Manager, Talent Acquisition EMEA



https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoife-condon-53412b80/


Aaron Prendergast

Operations Analyst

Aaron Prendergast

Operations Analyst



https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronprendergast/


Ashwin Chacko

Author | Illustrator | Motivatinal Speaker

Ashwin Chacko

Author | Illustrator | Motivatinal Speaker

Ashwin Chacko is a positively playful Author, Illustrator and Motivational Speaker. He is on a mission to champion creativity to shape culture through Talks l Books | Videos | Workshops.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwinchacko/


Asila Siddiqui

Digital Transformation Specialist

Asila Siddiqui

Digital Transformation Specialist

My work revolves around people and technology alike . I help organizations bridge the gap between business and tech, by designing , executing & implementing products . Outside of work, you will usually find me in the mountains

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/asila-s


Autumn Tobin

Wellbeing Program Designer

Autumn Tobin

Wellbeing Program Designer

Autumn is a Biology Teacher -turned- Holistic Practitioner -turned- Mental Health & Recovery Coach. She builds data-based training and development programs to improve dynamics within the home, school, and workplace through the implementation of simple, yet effective, behavioral changes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumntobin/

Avril Caulfield

Research and Strategy Analyst Assoc.

Avril Caulfield

Research and Strategy Analyst Assoc.



https://www.linkedin.com/in/avril-caulfield-76a39240/


Brid Bourke, PhD Scholar Consumer Behaviour

PhD Scholar

Brid Bourke, PhD Scholar Consumer Behaviour

PhD Scholar

A PhD scholar under the DAFM Food Institutional Research Measure (FIRM) funded SuHe Guide project, a first of its kind inter-institutional Irish dietary study involving researchers from UCC, UCD, Queens and Teagasc. Research focus is determinants of sustainable & healthy food behavioural change.

www.linkedin.com/in/bbourke


Beatriz Morell

Senior Product Owner

Beatriz Morell

Senior Product Owner

I am originally from Spain and I am enjoying the Irish life for over 10 years now. My career have evolved from product development in food manufacturing to Product Owner in Technology.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatriz-morell


Ben Brough

Industrial Designer

Ben Brough

Industrial Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-brough-design/


Benjamin Grimm

User Experience (UX) Designer

Benjamin Grimm

User Experience (UX) Designer

A User Experience (UX) Designer at Unum. Ben has an interdisciplinary background and a passion for putting people first. His drive is to make a positive impact on people's lives through equitable products and experiences.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bengrimmdesign?original_referer=httpswww.google.com

Bobby Byrne

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Bobby Byrne

CREATIVE DIRECTOR



https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-byrne-91b6bb4/


Breda Donlon

Head of Learning and Development

Breda Donlon

Head of Learning and Development

I am an experienced Learning and Development leader with a huge part of my role focused on employee engagement, culture and innovation!

www.linkedin.com/in/breda-donlon1


Brian O'Donoghue

County Councillor

Brian O'Donoghue

County Councillor

Former journalist turned county councillor with loads of different jobs and roles in between!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-o-donoghue-2859a03a


Brian Stack

Managing Director/Founder

Brian Stack

Managing Director/Founder



https://www.linkedin.com/in/brstack/


Caitriona Heffernan

Innovation Programme Lead

Caitriona Heffernan

Innovation Programme Lead

Caitriona is the HSE Innovation Lead for the Spark Innovation Programme, Innovation Programme Lead at Ireland South Women and Infant’s Directorate and Innovation Lead for FemTech at Health Innovation Hub Ireland.

http://linkedin.com/in/caitriona-heffernan


Cameron Ross Dunne

Telecoms Technologist

Cameron Ross Dunne

Telecoms Technologist

Cameron is primarily a technologist, but he has a keen interest in law, and he is generally intrigued by the intersection of these two diverse areas. Cameron obtained both his M.Sc. in Technical eCommerce and his Ph.D. in Computer Applications from Dublin City University.

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Carmel Fahy

Product Owner

Carmel Fahy

Product Owner



linkedin.com/in/carmel-fahy-pmp-03922a24

Carmel O'Flaherty

Carmel O'Flaherty





http://www.linkedin.com/in/carmel-o-flaherty-7614b19a


Carmen Seesink

Interaction & Service Designer

Carmen Seesink

Interaction & Service Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-seesink/


Carol Veiga

Student Recruitment Officer, University College Cork

Carol Veiga

Student Recruitment Officer, University College Cork

Is mise Carol, Mammy to two amazing little women❤️ A languages & HR graduate. Curious about everything. Love to sing. Love to connect dots and people. Have a grá for good lyrics, good adverts and good design. Passionate about climate, equality, diversity and inclusion. Know you can and you will.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolveiga


Caroline Hynes

Senior Director

Caroline Hynes

Senior Director



https://www.linkedin.com/in/chynes/


Caroline Nesbitt

Creative / Managing Director

Caroline Nesbitt

Creative / Managing Director

Caroline Nesbitt is an award winning brand designer and is founder / managing director of Designedly. With over 25 years experience in brand development and art direction, Caroline is also hugely experienced in account/client management, planning and scheduling, alongside her design skillset.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinenesbitt/


Caroline Boyd

Social Impact Analyst

Caroline Boyd

Social Impact Analyst

I'm a Social Impact Analyst at Rethink Ireland, which involves supporting the most innovative non-profits across the country to increase their impact. Before that, I spent several years in London working in innovation across different industries. Very excited to be supporting some great ideas :)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinesboyd/


Catherine Ryan

CEO/Founder

Catherine Ryan

CEO/Founder

Founder and CEO of Ryan Marketing Solutions | Experienced Marketing Professional & Consultant | Helping Companies Reach Their Goals and Full Potential

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherineryan94/


Catherine O'Sullivan

Student Recruitment Support

Catherine O'Sullivan

Student Recruitment Support

I am a graduate from UCC. I studied Applied Psychology and loved it. At the moment, I work in two positions. I support the student recruitment office in UCC with their projects and events. I also work as a support worker with people with autism and ID. I am learning everyday in both roles!

www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-osullivan


Christopher Core

Senior Data Analyst

Christopher Core

Senior Data Analyst

I studied to be a teacher, but a change of heart led me to where I am. I'm a Data Analyst and have been working in the field for 9 years! They say data is the new oil so helping find and interpret the right data to help the business get the right insight is a lot of fun and very rewarding.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-core-03876880/

Cormac Cullinan

Program Manager

Cormac Cullinan

Program Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/cormac-cullinan-413b364/


Cecilia Kareem

Student Recruitment Support

Cecilia Kareem

Student Recruitment Support



https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-kareem/


Chris Donnelly

Principal Designer

Chris Donnelly

Principal Designer

Chris, 13 years as a designer, father of one, owner of a dog, love DIY and self directed creativity

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-donnelly-994a2730/


Christine Tobin

Journalist/PR consultant

Christine Tobin

Journalist/PR consultant

Helping the small guys in business get a big slice of the PR pie. I've pumped 20 years of journalism & press photography experience into teaching people how to bag themselves valuable media coverage.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-tobin-619a6118/

Christopher White

Operational Excellence Lead

Christopher White

Operational Excellence Lead



www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-white-kilkenny


Ciarán Duffy

UX Design Lead

Ciarán Duffy

UX Design Lead

Ciarán is a versatile designer originally from Dublin, and based in Berlin since 2017. He combines an expertise in user research and digital prototyping to build products and services that meet people’s everyday needs, as well as strategic organisational goals.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaranduffy2/


Ciaran Harris

Co-founder, Principal UX

Ciaran Harris

Co-founder, Principal UX

Co-founder of Each&Other UX Design consultancy. I’m impact-maker, technology leader, product strategist & team creator. I am driven by curiosity. I have pioneered early technologies. I thrive on making the complex simple.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaranharris

Ciaran Lattin

Account Management Lead

Ciaran Lattin

Account Management Lead



https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciarnlattin/


Cillian McGrath

Assistant Lecturer

Cillian McGrath

Assistant Lecturer



https://www.cillianmcgrath.com

Claire Mc Govern

Product Manager

Claire Mc Govern

Product Manager

Claire works with the ChangeX Product Team to improve the wellbeing of communities globally. Previously, she worked at Devex, the media platform for international development, in research at the UN University, and in public relations. Claire studied multimedia and international relations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemcgovern/


Claire Rubira

Graphic Designer

Claire Rubira

Graphic Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairerubira/


Clara Schenk

Criminology PhD student

Clara Schenk

Criminology PhD student

I am from Luxembourg and moved to Ireland to pursue a PhD in Criminology at UCC. My research focuses on how far-right parties in small European countries got started on social media and how they continue to use it today.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/claraschenk5683/


Clodagh O'Sullivan

Graduate Attributes Programme Officer

Clodagh O'Sullivan

Graduate Attributes Programme Officer

I support student transitions and holistic development. My background includes research, sales, customer experience, data management and analytics. I manage various projects incl. creation of training content, social media content creation and marketing, and podcasts.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clodaghcatherineosullivan/


Clodagh Logue

Human Resources Director (Devices & Services) - Fitbit at Google

Clodagh Logue

Human Resources Director (Devices & Services) - Fitbit at Google





Colin Rafferty

Director - Incentives Experience

Colin Rafferty

Director - Incentives Experience

Over 30 years experience in the technology sector with wide experience in Supply Chain management, Production Planning, Program Management, M&A, Sales, Customer Support. Am excited when I get to work on any large initiatives that require a lot of change management and process optimisation.

www.linkedin.com/in/colin-rafferty-701198a


Colm McCarthy

Senior Design Specialist

Colm McCarthy

Senior Design Specialist

Senior design specialist working in Deloitte Digital. 10+ years experience working across brand, web, UI/UX, service design & digital products.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colm-mccarthy-1b97068b


Colm O’Connor

Brand / Design Manager

Colm O’Connor

Brand / Design Manager

Graphic designer specialising in brand identity and digital design. Currently Brand/Design Manager at Scurri.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colm-o-connor-33941a23


Colm McCormack

Senior Indirect Tax Manager

Colm McCormack

Senior Indirect Tax Manager

From the midlands in ireland, living and working in Dublin for over 10 years. Married to Paula with a son, Cónal, a dog Goldie and a cat, Luna! I love music and GAA. I am an accountant and have worked in finance for over 15 years. I have worked for technology and manufacturing companies.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colm-mccormack-922a1361/


Conor MacManus

Director of Technology Consulting

Conor MacManus

Director of Technology Consulting



https://www.linkedin.com/in/conormacmanus/


Conor Flood

Interaction and Service Designer

Conor Flood

Interaction and Service Designer

Conor is an interaction & service designer in Havoc at The Dock. He has two years experience helping clients solve complex problems across multiple industries. Conor focuses on including the human through the iterative process to ensure that the most meaningful solution can be achieved.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-flood-8bab9b139/


CORMAC DONNELLY

Head of Retail

CORMAC DONNELLY

Head of Retail

My career has enabled me to work in many areas, from technical, strategic and client management roles, to now leading a department responsible for all commercial activity for retail business in Irish Life Health. I have experience in product creation and design thinking which I hope will help you!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cormacdonnelly1/


Cormac Fitzpatrick

Tax Director

Cormac Fitzpatrick

Tax Director



https://www.linkedin.com/in/cormac-fitzpatrick-5a7a804/


Courtney McDonnell

Creative Director and Principal Architect

Courtney McDonnell

Creative Director and Principal Architect



https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-mcdonnell-mriai-55554344


Criona O'Daly

Office Manager

Criona O'Daly

Office Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/criona-o-daly-4318b828/

Culm Carty

Technician

Culm Carty

Technician



https://www.linkedin.com/in/culm-carty/


Cyril Treacy

Vice President

Cyril Treacy

Vice President

Cyril Treacy joined salesforce in 2000 and has worked in various roles in EMEA He is a Masters Graduate of UCD and Smurfit He is a trusted industries and customer experience expert helping CXO's of companies like Net-A-Porter, Finnair, Spotify and Eurostar scale customer experience (CX)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyriltreacy/


Dan Pierse

Masters Student in Planning and Sustainable Development

Dan Pierse

Masters Student in Planning and Sustainable Development

My name is Dan Pierse. I am in my second and final year of a two-year full-time Masters in Planning and Sustainable Development (MPlan) at University College Cork. I am also the Students Union Postgraduate Rep. I am interested in people, places and spaces

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danpierse1/


Danielle Deveney

Senior UX Designer

Danielle Deveney

Senior UX Designer

Award-winning Senior UX Designer who works with brands like Google, Optimum Nutrition, and Zurich to solve complex problems and create meaningful solutions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleobyrne/


Danielle O'brien

Global HR Business Lead

Danielle O'brien

Global HR Business Lead

With nearly 20 years global human resources experience, I am passionate about people! My strengths lie in connecting with individuals, building relationships, personal development, coaching, developing leadership teams and working in a highly complex global remote environment!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-o-brien-759ba34/


Daragh Wallace

Fund Manager

Daragh Wallace

Fund Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/daragh-wallace-720737b6/


David Fairbrother

Design Lead

David Fairbrother

Design Lead



https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fairbrother-32018956/

David Roberts

Design Lecturer

David Roberts

Design Lecturer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-roberts-5930902/


David Smith

Ecosystems Lead

David Smith

Ecosystems Lead

David is a dynamic global executive specialising in international expansion, business development, M&A and venture capital. An experienced board advisor, mentor and speaker, David is back in Ireland after 11 years in Silicon Valley. He has a truly effective global network

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidivorsmith/


Davitt Lamon

Assistant Lecturer

Davitt Lamon

Assistant Lecturer

Davitt Lamon is an Assistant Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Building & Environment at Technological University Dublin. He is also a registered Architectural Technologist with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) and an accredited Project Supervisor for the Design Process.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davittlamon/


Deaglan Campbell

Design Lecturer

Deaglan Campbell

Design Lecturer



linkedin.com/in/deaglán-campbell-18680a8


Declan Kelly

Director, BDO Digital

Declan Kelly

Director, BDO Digital



https://www.linkedin.com/in/declan-kelly-b674274/


Declan Clancy

Service Delivery Manager

Declan Clancy

Service Delivery Manager

My name is Declan. I\'m a Service Delivery Manager for Nostra, a Managed IT Service Provider. We provide Managed IT Services to 350 customers and I look after the Service Managers and engineers for our 5 service desk pods and overall responsibility for service to our Customers.

www.linkedin.com/in/declanclancy81


Deirdre Donnelly

Project Administrator

Deirdre Donnelly

Project Administrator



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Deirdre Fleming

Lecturer Enterprise and Marketing

Deirdre Fleming

Lecturer Enterprise and Marketing

Deirdre currently lectures in Enterprise and Marketing in SETU Waterford campus. Her current research interests are in Small and Medium sized business relationships and student entrepreneurial identity. Deirdre has over 17 years of industry experience in Brand and Marketing Manager roles.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-fleming-28949020/


Deirdre Dunlea

Software Development Specialist

Deirdre Dunlea

Software Development Specialist

I studied IT and Telecommunications in University of Limerick. Since then I\'ve been working in the Teleco/IT industry for 15+ years in a range of roles from Solution Delivery, Software Support, Solution Architect to responsibility for TCO analysis and improvement recommendations.

www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-dunlea-62327a2a


Derek Reilly

General Manager

Derek Reilly

General Manager

Mr EV Ireland. GM at Nevo. Founder of Ireland's #1 EV YouTube Channel "EV Review Ireland". Interested in E-Mobility and Cleantech. Mayo man based in Dublin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekreilly


Dermot O'Grady

CEO

Dermot O'Grady

CEO

Kerryman (oh dear). Angel Investor. Golfer. Invested in a range of companies from those who look to improve wellbeing, education, business processes, networking, tourism and many more. Likes to network and enjoys a pint and good food. Partial to a bit of wine. Did I mention I like golf?

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dermot-o-grady-0a675225/

David Fitzsimons

Industrial Designer

David Fitzsimons

Industrial Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/feed/


Dan Little

Product Designer

Dan Little

Product Designer

Hi, I'm Dan from Donegal. I was a water sports instructor for 7 years before starting my job with Dolmen. I studied product design in TUDublin and completed a semester abroad in San Francisco State University. I work mainly with Guinness and other diageo brands

www.linkedin.com/in/danlittledesign

Dominic Campbell

Creative Producer

Dominic Campbell

Creative Producer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominic-campbell-91805b5/


Donna O'Leary

Social Researcher

Donna O'Leary

Social Researcher

I have worked as a social researcher in the fields of education and child protection and welfare for over 20 years. My research interests include connections between structural problems, inequalities, policies, and service provision. And, I love sea swimming.

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Edel Smyth

Head of Customer Experience

Edel Smyth

Head of Customer Experience



https://ie.linkedin.com/in/edel-smyth-05b18889


Edwin Yeong

Software Development Manager

Edwin Yeong

Software Development Manager

Experience in the Telecommunication software industrial specialised in Mediation solution to transform network data and process them until it become readable for billing and rating purposes. A believer in innovation using software to improve technology in our daily life.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-yeong-200218180/


Elbha Purcell

Director of Knowledge Labs

Elbha Purcell

Director of Knowledge Labs

> 20 years’ experience as a registered dietitian. I qualified as a mental health first aider in 2021. I developed health & wellbeing initiatives for clients in many sectors. I now head up Knowledge labs which supports clients in areas such as food- related sustainability, compliance and Wellness.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/elbha-purcell-7a69a781/


Elena Rimeikaite

Head of Design

Elena Rimeikaite

Head of Design

Elena is Head of Design at Kooba, specialising in User Interface and digital experience design. Elena has worked with blue-chip brands as well as SMEs on an international and domestic level over the past decade to craft beautiful digital brand experiences and award-winning designs.

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/elena-rimeikaite-85302932


Ella McLoughlin

UX Designer

Ella McLoughlin

UX Designer

Hi I'm Ella! I'm a UX designer in Workday. I originally studied Product Design and Technology at the University of Limerick before transitioning into designing digital experiences.

www.linkedin.com/in/ellamcloughlin

Ella McGough

Senior Financial Accountant and Investment Analyst

Ella McGough

Senior Financial Accountant and Investment Analyst

I have been working in Tetrarch in the finance / investment team for the last 2 years mainly on the office portfolio. Prior to that I trained as an accountant in KPMG in Dublin for 4 years. I studied business and Spanish in UCD, Dublin and Universidad de Salamanca in Spain.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-mcgough-aca-0647188a/


Emer Nolan

Operations Program Manager

Emer Nolan

Operations Program Manager

I have +20 years exeperience working in telecoms/technolody in operations and supply chain roles. I love helping and learning from others!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emernolan/


emmanuel hedin

Senior Sourcing manager

emmanuel hedin

Senior Sourcing manager

My experience relates to companies that provide services and goods to other companies. I review their offer, negotiate the terms with them (price, contract etc...) and help them to navigate within our company. I have strong business experience and love to support and coach people in their projects.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-hedin-9472844/


Emil Koguciuk

Lead UX/UI Designer

Emil Koguciuk

Lead UX/UI Designer

As a designer in the last 10 years I helped companies and organisations create successful digital experiences, websites, products, and apps.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-koguciuk/


Emma Geoghegan

Head of Architecture

Emma Geoghegan

Head of Architecture



https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-geoghegan-94bb6222/


Enda Murtagh

Head of Business Transformation

Enda Murtagh

Head of Business Transformation



www.linkedin.com/in/endamurtagh


Eoghan Hickey

Lead product designer

Eoghan Hickey

Lead product designer

I’m a designer focused on making useful, effective products and experiences that support real human needs. Happy to provide actionable feedback to students on their work, and share any insight or perspective gleaned from years spent in different working environments (agency, enterprise, startup)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eoghanjhickey


Eoin Dunphy

Director of Mechanical & Electrical Cost Management Europe

Eoin Dunphy

Director of Mechanical & Electrical Cost Management Europe

Commercial Data Centre Expert, managing large teams of construction professionals across Europe. Passionate about growing and strengthening teams and individuals, to achieve sustainable work/life balance outcomes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eoin-dunphy-9739b213/

Eoin Lacey

Director Global Treasury Operations

Eoin Lacey

Director Global Treasury Operations



https://www.linkedin.com/in/eoin-lacey-136b47a5/


Eoin Murphy

Senior Specialist Manufacturing I.T

Eoin Murphy

Senior Specialist Manufacturing I.T

I am an enthusiastic and energetic I.T and Automation engineer with lots of experience in the field. I am thrilled to be taking on the role of a mentor to a group of students who are interested in exciting new projects. I am patient and have a knack of understanding the needs of mentees.

http://linkedin.com/in/eoin-murphy-57b93a43

Eugene Canavan

Healthcare Director

Eugene Canavan

Healthcare Director



https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-canavan-35231b1a/

Evangelina Monica Rajendran Ponnudurai

Software Developer

Evangelina Monica Rajendran Ponnudurai

Software Developer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/evangelinarajendran/


Faran Bari

Senior Backend Engineer

Faran Bari

Senior Backend Engineer





Federico Bortoletto

Team Leader

Federico Bortoletto

Team Leader



https://www.linkedin.com/in/federicobortoletto/


Fergal Keenan

Senior Digital Designer

Fergal Keenan

Senior Digital Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/fergalkeenan/


Fergal Doyle

CCO / Co Owner

Fergal Doyle

CCO / Co Owner

I am very proud to be the CCO and Co Owner in very successful second generation company in Arboretum. My main focus and responsibilities are developing and implementing commercial strategies. I also oversee all financial aspects to our business.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fergal-doyle-dip-iod-aa154580/


Fernando Calcada

Lead Business Analyst

Fernando Calcada

Lead Business Analyst

Since I started back in 2000, I've been a developer, analyst, project manager, product owner, presenting-to-the-CEO kind of IT professional,. Basically this means I've done a lot of different things, in a lot of different places. Nowadays, I help create and develop online products and services.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fcalcada/

Fintan Kennedy

Fintan Kennedy







Fiona D'Arcy

Director and Investor

Fiona D'Arcy

Director and Investor

Seasoned strategist, investor and director of both global large scale and entrepreneurial organizations I am passionate about early education and supporting girls and women in business.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionadarcy?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BF6xFH0t%2FT9Gxk4eQORzJ%2BQ%3D%3D


Fiona Power

Global Trade Marketing Manager

Fiona Power

Global Trade Marketing Manager

Global Trade Marketing Manager for White Claw Hard Seltzer, working with markets around the world, bringing the brand to life in an experiential way. https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionapower/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionapower/


Fiona Harold

Head of Business Operations (Amdocs Networks)

Fiona Harold

Head of Business Operations (Amdocs Networks)

Hi! I'm Fiona. I am head of business operations in a company called Amdocs. I am (newly) married with 2 small kids. I am mixed race - Irish/Jamaican. I speak a couple of languages - English, French, German and (bad) Irish. I love to dance! Looking forward to meeting you!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionaharold/


Fiona Malone

Business Operations Project Manager

Fiona Malone

Business Operations Project Manager

Following my primary degree in computing, I have spent the past three decades working across multiple industries in technical roles, with progression from Software Developer/Team Lead roles through to the Project Management path, where I have focused my career in recent years.

linkedin.com/in/fiona-malone-a07b022


Fionn Woodhouse

Lecturer

Fionn Woodhouse

Lecturer

Fionn Woodhouse is a lecturer, facilitator and director based in the Department of Theatre in UCC. He played a lot of Lego.....and still has all of it. Interested in new ideas and change focused work

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/fionnwoodhouse

Fionn Lahart

Co-Founder & CEO

Fionn Lahart

Co-Founder & CEO



https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionnlahart/


Fionn Riordan

Customer Success Executive

Fionn Riordan

Customer Success Executive

Hi I’m Fionn, I love sport and I’m quite adventurous. I play rugby and football and love watching American Football too. I love traveling the world and going on hikes & camping. I work for a company called TradeBid and we are an online car auctioning website.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-riordan-28a140151/


Florian Bernicat

Project Accountant

Florian Bernicat

Project Accountant

Hello, I am Florian, I come from France and have lived now for 8 years in Dublin, I have an education in Audit and Accounting and have worked 5 years in Accenture and almost 3 years in Autodesk now. My primarily focus is the innovation in financial services.

www.linkedin.com/in/florian-bernicat-86674a84


Frankie Douglas

Head of Regulatory Affairs

Frankie Douglas

Head of Regulatory Affairs

I’m Head of Regulatory Affairs for Nutritics - a SaaS company. I lead our integrity and compliance functions and empower our teams with robust and transparent data and ensure that our product and communications support our clients to comply with food law.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-douglas-574bb6139/


Fred Creedon

Lecturer

Fred Creedon

Lecturer

Hi my name is Fred Creedon. I am a lecturer in the School of Business in Munster Technological University. I have undergraduate, masters and PhD qualifications in information systems design.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredcreedon/

Gary Byrne

VP Cyber Security

Gary Byrne

VP Cyber Security



https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-byrne-a58a311a/

Gary Mulligan

Systems Optimization Manager

Gary Mulligan

Systems Optimization Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/company/nostra-systems/


Gavin O'Doherty

Marketing Director & Consultant

Gavin O'Doherty

Marketing Director & Consultant

I love to keep things simple. Too often really great ideas get caught up in complexity and we forget to mention the most important element - the idea. People love a good story and the best way to communicate a great message is to tell a story. People will be more interested and more engaged

www.linkedin.com/in/gavinodoherty

Gavin Flowers

Senior Consultant

Gavin Flowers

Senior Consultant



http://linkedin.com/in/gavin-flowers-024a7723


Gillian Reidy

Creative Director

Gillian Reidy

Creative Director

Hello :) I'm a designer, creative director and founder of Penhouse Design. We are a multi-award winning, brand and communications agency, with over 25 years in the business. This is my third year as a B!G IDEA mentor - really looking forward to seeing your great work!!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillianreidy/


Gillian Mahon

EMEAL Payroll Operations Snr Manager

Gillian Mahon

EMEAL Payroll Operations Snr Manager



www.linkedin.com/in/ gillian-mahon-13a7aba2


Glenn Rabie

Delivery Manager

Glenn Rabie

Delivery Manager

Originally from South Africa, I'm a Delivery Manager for EPAM Systems where I partner with clients worldwide to help them digitally transform and deliver customer facing innovations using technology in practical ways through good engineering practices.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennrabie/


Glyn Billinghurst

Executive Coach & Consultant

Glyn Billinghurst

Executive Coach & Consultant

As a coach, mentor and consultant I am now on a journey of sharing and developing my knowledge with clients both personally and professionally

https://www.linkedin.com/in/glynbillinghurst/


Glyn Griffiths

Sustainable Design and Innovation Consultant

Glyn Griffiths

Sustainable Design and Innovation Consultant



https://www.linkedin.com/in/glyn-griffiths-83bb0870/


Grace Cranley

Associate Cost Manager

Grace Cranley

Associate Cost Manager

I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 20 years experience in the industry. I also have a certificate in Auctioneering and Estate Agency and have a big interest in property and construction and hope to be able to help students in these areas.

www.linkedin.com/in/grace-cranley-4109615b


Grace Hyland Martin

UX Designer

Grace Hyland Martin

UX Designer

Hey, I'm Grace! I'm a User Experience designer at Each & Other. My job is to solve the problems people run into when using products through creativity, empathy & by applying design principle.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracehylandmartin/

Grace McConnell

Quantity surveyor

Grace McConnell

Quantity surveyor



https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-mcconnell-mscsi-mrics-0a8a57157/


Halley Anne Kennedy

Creative Director

Halley Anne Kennedy

Creative Director

Creative Director with Rowdy Studio, a branding agency based in London and Dublin. I lead the team across all things creative, helping to bring great brands to life (and back to life). We work across lots of sectors from property to tech, sports and lots in between.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/halleyannek


Hannah Storrie

Senior Service Designer

Hannah Storrie

Senior Service Designer

Hannah is a Senior Service Designer working within government and public sector healthcare. She holds a PhD in Biomechanical Engineering and a Masters in Product Design Engineering. She has experience in research, innovation and user-centred design in service and medical product design.

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hannahelittle

Hannah Looney

Senior Process Development Engineer

Hannah Looney

Senior Process Development Engineer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-looney-0b9505251/


Helen Nic Giolla Rua

UX Designer

Helen Nic Giolla Rua

UX Designer

I'm Helen, a designer working in the software industry. My career has mainly been in digital design for the past decade! I've done service design and experience design for retail & events. I love following the user centred design process and making things that are easy for people to use!

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/helenngr


Sinead C Kavanagh

Director of Wellness

Sinead C Kavanagh

Director of Wellness

I'm Sinead of Sinead C Kavanagh incorporating The Holistic Parent, and The Headspace Place, based in Co. Meath, Ireland. I use my lived experience along with my academic, holistic and professional knowledge to work with humans, finding their healthy space.

Https://www.linkedin.com/in/sineadckavanagh


Hilary Goudie

Senior UX Consultant

Hilary Goudie

Senior UX Consultant



https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilary-goudie-b76b71b0/

Hugh Wallace

Director

Hugh Wallace

Director



https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugh-wallace-50678259/


Iain Slater

Founder

Iain Slater

Founder



https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-slater/


Ian Burtenshaw

Global Head of Marketing

Ian Burtenshaw

Global Head of Marketing

With 25 years of sales & marketing experience in the medical device industry, I have led marketing organisations in EMEA, Americas & Asia to achieve my current position of Global Head of Marketing at Aerogen.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-burtenshaw


Emer Carr

UX Designer & Web Dev

Emer Carr

UX Designer & Web Dev

Hi, my name is Emer. Born & now back living in Galway as we so often do, come home. After yrs working in IT & now run my own business as web developer & UX designer. Honestly, I don\'t think it is the most accurate title for me, I am so much more but I have to put something. My life goal, be happy!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emercarr/


Joan Omosefe Osayande

Postgraduate researcher

Joan Omosefe Osayande

Postgraduate researcher

A PhD student with a BSc (Hons) in Medical and Health Science from UCC and the recipient of the Daniel and Margaret Cronin Advancing Access PhD Scholarship 2022 and Sanctuary Scholarship 2018. My research is on the gut microbiome & Parkinson\'s disease. Also a mentor at the Cork Migrant Center.

http://linkedin.com/in/joan-osayande-6214391b1

Jack Connolly

HFE Consultant

Jack Connolly

HFE Consultant



https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackconnolly1/


James Gaskin

Director & Head of Business Transformation

James Gaskin

Director & Head of Business Transformation

James has a wealth of practical, real world experience, across commercial organisations, in start-up and established businesses, through growth & declining markets and is Director of BDO Ireland

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jgaskin/


Jane Manzor

CEO and Marketing Consultant

Jane Manzor

CEO and Marketing Consultant

Jane Manzor is the CEO and owner of Manzor Marketing, a boutique marketing agency based in Naas, Co. Kildare. With over 25 years' industry experience Jane is an expert in all things marketing and digital marketing. Jane is skilled in marketing, digital marketing, event planning & promotions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janemanzor/


Jane Lyons

Business Operations Professional

Jane Lyons

Business Operations Professional

I'm working in Amdocs Ireland as a Business Operations Professional, I have a Degree in Business Studies & Management, degree in Human Resource Management, a postgrad Dip Innovation & Development, Postgrad Dip in Employment Law, a Professional Diploma in Project Management and a Master of Law.

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/


Jon Cheung

UX Designer

Jon Cheung

UX Designer

Hi, I'm a UX Designer at Unum Technology Centre Carlow. Before working in the tech industry I spent many years in the print industry, interior architecture and also in the exhibition design space. I look forward to this partnership with the students and also exchanging ideas with fellow mentors.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-cheung-417450142/


Jeanette Delahunty

Neurodiversity Consultant and Trainer

Jeanette Delahunty

Neurodiversity Consultant and Trainer

I am the owner of TSK Academy and I deliver training to schools and organisations about complex needs like Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia. I am passionate about making positive changes to peoples lives.

www.linkedin.com/in/jeanettesdelahunty


Jennifer Kennedy

Managing Director

Jennifer Kennedy

Managing Director

Jennifer is the founder of JK Consulting, a strategic business consultancy specialising in tourism and retail. She works with a range of clients from start-ups to multi-nationals. Clients include Failte Ireland,Guinness,Irish National Stud,Slane Whiskey,Tayto Park,Christ Church Cathedral and more.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kennedy-aba75712/


Jose Manuel Gonzalez

Release Manager

Jose Manuel Gonzalez

Release Manager

+20 years in IT Industry. Highly qualified professional certificated in Salesforce & Microsoft Cloud technologies. Focus on leading teams to long-term success in Salesforce Ecosystem, defining governance frameworks, applying clean architectures, and mature DevOp practices. and agile methodologies.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmglezgz/


Jack Harte

Product Designer

Jack Harte

Product Designer

I'm Jack, currently work for Dolmen design located in Dublin. I am originally from Mayo. I grew up loving design and getting hands on with the creation process in subjects like Technology and DCG. Innovation has always been enjoyable for me and I'm really looking forward to mentoring your project.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-harte-dsg

John Kelly

chef

John Kelly

chef



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Joseph English

Lead Architectt

Joseph English

Lead Architectt



https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-english-mriai-b7a1a82a/

Joe Hogan

CTO, Founder Openet

Joe Hogan

CTO, Founder Openet



https://linkedin.com/in/joehogansocial/


John Humphreys

Creative & Digital Services Lead

John Humphreys

Creative & Digital Services Lead

I graduated from the National College of Art & Design with a degree in Design & Visual Communication. I have worked as a designer and creative director in the US and Europe in many industries and am currently the Creative & Digital Services Lead at MSD Ireland, a global biopharmaceutical company.

www.linkedin.com/in/johnhumphreyscreative


John Collier

Innovation Consultant

John Collier

Innovation Consultant

iD Consulting, is an Innovation and Strategy consultancy helping companies design and develop new products and services, market them and sell them for the retail and foodservice markets globally.

https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/john-collier-id-consulting

John Harrington

IT Manager

John Harrington

IT Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/jharrington1/


John O'Shanahan

Management Consultant

John O'Shanahan

Management Consultant

LeanBPI founder John O' Shanahan specialises in helping SMEs improve their workflows, converting from paper-based or manual systems to more efficient, simplified digital processes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-o-shanahan-msc-6b423120/

John Connolly

Social Content Manager

John Connolly

Social Content Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkpconnolly/


John Organ

Lecturer in Business Information Systems

John Organ

Lecturer in Business Information Systems

I am a Lecturer in Business Information Systems at the School of Business, SETU Waterford. Interested in the people and communities who use digital systems to live and work, including cultural patterns and the societal changes this brings about. Creative Thinking is so much FUN!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/organjohn/


John O' Gorman

Director

John O' Gorman

Director

Co-Founder at Growth Pitstop, author, accredited executive coach and explorer of people potential. Growth Pitstop work where the ‘rubber meets the road’ and strategy gets executed. John help critical teams to sustain performance in the face of increased pressure by pit-stopping their work.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnogorman/


Jolante Kampka

Director, EMEA Recruiting

Jolante Kampka

Director, EMEA Recruiting

Jolante has 19 years leadership experience in the Tech Industry and is very passionate about helping others tap into their full potential and facilitating innovative problem solving and connection between individuals to drive change. She can\'t wait to start her journey as a mentor in The Big Idea.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolante-kampka-4776753/


Jonathan Leahy Maharaj

Creative Lead

Jonathan Leahy Maharaj

Creative Lead

designer. father. ex-chef. loud music enthusiast. plant-based. rubbish at Excel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanleahymaharaj/


Jonathan Synnott

Design Research Lead

Jonathan Synnott

Design Research Lead

Jonathan is a Design Research Lead at Big Motive. He is a researcher with over 12 years of experience in working with the public, private, and voluntary sector.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansynnott/

Joseph Gilmartin

Business Digitisation Adviser

Joseph Gilmartin

Business Digitisation Adviser



https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-gilmartin-3a4b1112b/


Juliana Rosa

Ux designer

Juliana Rosa

Ux designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianarosaux/


Karen Dawson

Technology Transfer Officer

Karen Dawson

Technology Transfer Officer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-dawson-03707826/


Kate Killeen

People Lead, Ireland

Kate Killeen

People Lead, Ireland



linkedin.com/in/katekilleen0804


Kate O'Connor

Innovation Consulting Manager

Kate O'Connor

Innovation Consulting Manager

Innovation Consulting Manager Within the innovation team at Salesforce, I help companies solve their big existential problems. I use human-centred design to develop compelling visions and the momentum to create transformation within organisations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateoconnor12/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateoconnor12/


Kathy Bradley

Head of UCC Skills Centre

Kathy Bradley

Head of UCC Skills Centre

Kathy Bradley is Head of the Skills Centre in University College Cork. She loves helping students identify pathways to success and specialises in academic coaching. Kathy designs and delivers workshops that provide students with the tools to allow them to be more confident in their learning.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-bradley-educationcoach/


Kathy Walsh

Senior Technical Specialist in Analytical Sciences (Bioassay/ELISA)

Kathy Walsh

Senior Technical Specialist in Analytical Sciences (Bioassay/ELISA)

My background is in cell biology/biochemistry research & I then continued on to work in the BioPharm sector. Working as a Bioassay/ELISA Analytical Technical Specialist is extremely interesting & some of the skills it helps to develop are problem solving, critical thinking, communication & team work

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/kathy-walsh-48a15a82

Kelly Mackenzie

founder and CD

Kelly Mackenzie

founder and CD



https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellymackenzie1/

Kieran Quigley

Country Manager

Kieran Quigley

Country Manager

I have worked in Telecommunications for many years in Ireland , Canada and now Malaysia. Starting as a junior technician fixing test equipment I have since held many roles including senior technical and management jobs. Travel and experience working in different countries has been key to me.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-quigley-8953441/

Kieran Desmond

CTO

Kieran Desmond

CTO



https://linkedin.com/in/kierandesmond


Kim Whyte

Founder and Creative Director

Kim Whyte

Founder and Creative Director

A designer and illustrator with over 15 years of experience in B2B and B2C, currently running a small (but mighty) branding consultancy and a colourful, online stationery store.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimwhyte/


Kiara Murtagh

Senior Client Manager

Kiara Murtagh

Senior Client Manager

I have worked as a Client Account Manager in dunnhumby Ireland for the last 14 years working across many different FMCG categories and clients. We work solely with Tesco Commercial Teams and their suppliers including Unilever, Diageo, Richmond Marketing, Coca Cola amoung many others.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiara-mcdonnell-73571496


Kirk McCormack

Architect

Kirk McCormack

Architect



https://ie.linkedin.com/in/kirkmccormack?original_referer=httpswww.google.com

Lara Hanlon

Food Systems Strategist and Designer

Lara Hanlon

Food Systems Strategist and Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/larahanlon/

Laura Kirwan

Sustainability Lead

Laura Kirwan

Sustainability Lead



https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-kirwan-phd-10045ba4/


Lauren Day

Senior UX Designer

Lauren Day

Senior UX Designer

As a Senior UX Designer at Workday, I collaborate closely with research and engineering to create optimal deployment experiences for our users. I've a keen interest in sustainability, inclusive design, and how data influences design decisions. In my spare time I love to read, craft and play games!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenjadeday/

Lyndsey Bryce

Director of Operations

Lyndsey Bryce

Director of Operations



https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndseybryce/


Leyla Jafarli

Senior Product Designer

Leyla Jafarli

Senior Product Designer

I’m a senior product designer working on software products to make people’s jobs easier by providing them with pleasant experiences. Currently, I am part of an HR tech company, Personio.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leylajafarli/

Liam Grimes

Head of Operations

Liam Grimes

Head of Operations



https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-grimes/


Lisa Petersheim

Office Manager

Lisa Petersheim

Office Manager

Cultural Scientist with interests in circular economy, design thinking and human computer interaction (HCI). Experience in user experience and service design. Inspired by nature and community driven. Rediscovered recently my love for playing music.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-petersheim-84404137/

Elizabeth Morrisey

Elizabeth Morrisey





http://linkedin.com/in/liz-morrissey-0b724776


Leon Kenny

Head of Finance and Business Support

Leon Kenny

Head of Finance and Business Support



http://linkedin.com/in/leon-kenny-13004a8


Lloyd Carr

Principal UX Designer

Lloyd Carr

Principal UX Designer

Hi everyone, I have over 20 years experience in this industry designing products and experiences. I have a specific interest in Healthcare and design for Accessibility. Congratulations for entering the Big Idea and I'm excited to see your great solutions and to help you along the way.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloydcarr-uxdesigner


lorna maguire

Head of Operations

lorna maguire

Head of Operations

I am the Head of Operations at Learnovate, at research centre in Trinity College which focuses on the future of work and learning. We ask big questions like how will AI impact our jobs, what does a new worklife balance look like, how do we train and retrain teams for emerging practices.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lornamaguire/

Lucy Fitzgerald

MS&T Shift Engineer

Lucy Fitzgerald

MS&T Shift Engineer



www.linkedin.com/lucy-e-fitzgerald


Luke Blacklock

Senior User Experience Designer

Luke Blacklock

Senior User Experience Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeblacklock/


Nhung Luu

Product Designer

Nhung Luu

Product Designer

Hello!! I'm Nhung, Product Designer II with Microsoft and previously with Workday and Each & Other. I've worked on solving complex problems in both Tech and Agency environment, from Fintech to Cloud solutions and even Horse Racing!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nhung-luu-thuy/


Lyndsey Hall

Head of Digital Communications

Lyndsey Hall

Head of Digital Communications

Award-winning online communications expert, 2-time Limerick Businesswoman of the Year award winner, lecturer in marketing, Digital Marketing Institute contributor, and Limerick lover!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndsey-hall-36103527/


Mags Arnold

Project Manager

Mags Arnold

Project Manager

My career to date has been a varied one but always in education. From secondary science to University College Cork, I worked in Anatomy, recruitment and lifelong learning I am a practical problem solver so look forward to working on your Big Ideas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mags-arnold-52110814/

Maeve Minihane

Schools Outreach Co-ordinator Access UCC PLUS Programme

Maeve Minihane

Schools Outreach Co-ordinator Access UCC PLUS Programme



https://www.linkedin.com/in/maeve-minihane-6624006b/


Maeve Casey

Regional Operations Manager

Maeve Casey

Regional Operations Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/maeve-casey-4a98b91a6


Maggie O’Sullivan

Communications Officer

Maggie O’Sullivan

Communications Officer

I hold a BA in Graphic Design - MTU, a HDip in Digital Communications - Griffith College Cork and an MA in Women’s Studies - UCC. Within my current role, I work in visual communications, facilitation and administration etc, always with a keen passion as a creator of projects to help UCC students.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-o-sullivan-06027883/


Marcus Swan

Associate Design Director

Marcus Swan

Associate Design Director

Designer, director and manager working with local, national and international brands and teams to deliver design that can make a difference to business, culture and society. I have over 17 years experience working as a designer in Ireland on wide range of multi-disciplinary design projects.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrcs1/


Margaret Tynan

Growth Hub Project Leader & Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Margaret Tynan

Growth Hub Project Leader & Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Ideas can lead to wonderful opportunities! I work with students using a range of fun tools and techniques to help them solve problems by generating innovative ideas . I then support students to take these ideas further through mentoring, training or linking them up with others who can help them.

www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-tynan-SETU


Marion Keogh

Garden Designer

Marion Keogh

Garden Designer

My Timeline: Born. Daughter, Baby, Toddler, Big Sister School, Friends, Gaeilge UCD, Emigrated, back to Ireland, Worked in Galleries, Married, Babies, Re-trained, Garden Design, Teacher Mentor!

www.marionkeoghgardendesign.com


Mark Dillon

Head of Human Centred Design

Mark Dillon

Head of Human Centred Design

Industrial designer experienced in developing both consumer and medical devices from concept to creation.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dillon-b3b62552/


Mark Daniels

IT : Telecomms' Project Manager

Mark Daniels

IT : Telecomms' Project Manager

“The prize is in the pleasure of finding the thing out, ..... .”, Richard Feynman. No matter how old we are, there is /always/ some new, something interesting, something exciting waiting to be discovered.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdanielspm/


Marko Kallewaard

program manager

Marko Kallewaard

program manager

I like projects and ideas. You should never stop learning and experimenting - aka playing. I have two kids in College and used to run the coder dojo.

https://www.linkedin.com/


Mary Ellen Lane

Tax Accountant

Mary Ellen Lane

Tax Accountant



www.linkedin.com/in/mary-ellen-lane-978b2519

Mary McCarthy

Careers Education Consultant

Mary McCarthy

Careers Education Consultant



https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccarthy-careers-31195a28/


Marypaula Kelly

Client Services

Marypaula Kelly

Client Services



https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypaula-kelly-81149116/

Matt Vince-Jillings

Programme Managerr

Matt Vince-Jillings

Programme Managerr



www.linkedin.com/in/matt-vince-jillings-59048529


Mary Clare Byrne

Global Operations Leader

Mary Clare Byrne

Global Operations Leader



https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryclarebyrne/


Melanie Doyle

User Experience Designer

Melanie Doyle

User Experience Designer

Mel is a socially innovative user experience designer with proven teamwork skills and a friendly demeanour that makes her approachable. She is dynamic, self-motivated, and dedicated to creating impactful experiences. Her creative problem-solving skills enable her to exceed client expectations.

www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-doyle-0569a793

Mark Dunne

General Manager

Mark Dunne

General Manager



https://ie.linkedin.com/in/mark-dunne-01098514


Meagan Hyland

Associate Design Director

Meagan Hyland

Associate Design Director

Meagan Hyland is Associate Design Director with Teneo. With over 13 years of industry experience across design and advertising in Dublin she is still eagerly learning and taking everything in.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagan-hyland-13a71124/


Meena Verma

Business Operations Professional

Meena Verma

Business Operations Professional



https://www.linkedin.com/checkpoint/lg/login-submit


Meg Murphy

Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Meg Murphy

Graphic Designer and Illustrator

Hi, my name is Meg! I am a graphic designer and illustrator, currently working with Vermillion Design Consultants.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/megkmurphy


Mel Gardner

Graphic Design

Mel Gardner

Graphic Design



https://www.linkedin.com/in/melgardner/?trk=hp-identity-name

Test Test

Test

Test Test

Test



www.linkedin.com


Michael Byrne

Operations / Programme Director

Michael Byrne

Operations / Programme Director

Michael is the Operations and Programme Director for WLR FM, Ireland's Local Radio Station of the Year, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022. Michael has a 21 year career in the media. Upskilling has been a priority for Michael in recent years and he has just graduated from the UCD Innovation Academy.

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/michaeltmbyrne


Michael Tomaras

Head of Technology

Michael Tomaras

Head of Technology

I am a technologist and people leader. Passionate about building software products that are maximally useful to the world, efficient and scalable while keeping my team happy. Lately dabbling in AI.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltomaras/


Michael Murphy

Commercial Director

Michael Murphy

Commercial Director

A Finance Leader and Qualified Chartered Accountant with over 15 years’ experience gained whilst working for leading multi-national organisations in the Pharmaceuticals and Technology Sectors. Areas of expertise include, developing and implementing financial strategies and leading professional teams

www.linkedin.com/in/michael-murphy-fca-70aa371b

Michael Walsh

Head of HR

Michael Walsh

Head of HR

I'm a HR professional with 15 years of experience in staffing and HR across multiple sectors but primarily in the technology and software. I've held multiple roles within the people functions and managed teams and client portfolios in a services/client facing setting.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwalshhr/

Michelle Collins

Lecturer

Michelle Collins

Lecturer



https://ie.linkedin.com/in/michelle-collins-1329502a?


Michelle Dorgan

Start-Up Programme Manager

Michelle Dorgan

Start-Up Programme Manager

Michelle is the Programme Manager for IGNITE, a start-up incubation programme at UCC and works with early stage start-ups. She also owns her own creative prints e-commerce business.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledorgan1/

Michelle Tierney

CoFounder/ Chief Scientific Officer

Michelle Tierney

CoFounder/ Chief Scientific Officer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-tierney-phd-80a06922/


Mick Torrans

Design Manager

Mick Torrans

Design Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-torrans-51710336

Mark Murray

Design Engineer

Mark Murray

Design Engineer



linkedin.com/in/markmurray406


Micheál O'Kennedy

Operations Program Manager

Micheál O'Kennedy

Operations Program Manager

Hi there! I am part of the Finance Rotation graduate program at Microsoft and joined the company in September. I love working in teams and I am passionate about problem solving and the environment. Outside of work, I'm an avid sports fan and play rugby for Old Belvedere.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michel-o-kennedy-1735a9152/


Eoin O'Carroll

Alpine & CEE Manager, Data & Measurement

Eoin O'Carroll

Alpine & CEE Manager, Data & Measurement

Experienced Sales Manager leading a team of sellers supporting the CEE and Alpine markets. Operating in the marketing automation and data analysis space. Strong passion for building teams from scratch and coaching.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eoinocarroll/


Matt Sandercock

Director of Golf

Matt Sandercock

Director of Golf

Fellow PGA Professional and Fellow PGA Manager worked in the golf industry across retail, coaching, purchasing and management for over 20 years. Worked in 5* Hotel industry for over 12 years and High end private members clubs for 7.

https://ie.linkedin.com/in/matt-sandercock-630a849a


Masih Shafieian

IT Project Manager

Masih Shafieian

IT Project Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/masih-shafieian-666242129?lipi=urnlipaged_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_detailsgqQVwpWhSXqgBmzzhdmw


Megan Snepvangers

Industrial Designer

Megan Snepvangers

Industrial Designer

Industrial Designer at Dolmen Design and Innovation. Previous Design Engineer Intern at Procter and Gamble and Graduate of Loughborough University.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/megansnepvangers/

Paul Mulvaney

Group Managing Director

Paul Mulvaney

Group Managing Director





Maja Vitas

Director of Human Resources

Maja Vitas

Director of Human Resources

I come from a background of Hospitality and Human Resources. I spent many years working in hotels in Europe and Middle East where I enjoyed interacting and learning from members of numerous different nationalities. I am passionate about people, and their growth and development.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maja-vitas-7087852/


Nada Ghandour-Demiri

Measurement, Evaluation and Learning Lead

Nada Ghandour-Demiri

Measurement, Evaluation and Learning Lead

I am a Greek-Palestinian political sociologist with expertise in the fields of forced displacement, conflict and social movements in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. I am fascinated by evidence-based research and advocacy that can have a positive and tangible impact on people’s lives!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadaghandourdemiri/


Natasha Rocca Devine

Interior Designer

Natasha Rocca Devine

Interior Designer

Natasha is an Award-Winning Interior Designer, Author and Founder of ‘The Interiors NRD Studio’ offering interior design services to clients. Along with launching her new book in February 2023!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-rocca-devine/


Neil O'Connor

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Neil O'Connor

Strategic Sourcing Manager

I'm a Strategic Sourcing manager with 15 years experience negotiating IT deals for both Bank of Ireland and now Autodesk.

linkedin.com/in/neil-o-connor-21932b16

Nevil Walsh

Lecturer

Nevil Walsh

Lecturer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/nevil-walsh-8416b18/


Niamh Harman

Lead UX/UI Designer

Niamh Harman

Lead UX/UI Designer

11 years professional experience in design. My main focus is design for positive social impact. This has been explored through fitness & nutrition innovation through digital products, mental health wellbeing design solutions for large corporate companies and working closely with Non Profits.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamh-harman-00241076/


Niamh Moore

Global Chief Marketing Officer

Niamh Moore

Global Chief Marketing Officer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamh-moore-92a64b13/


Niamh O'Brien

Director - Talent Management

Niamh O'Brien

Director - Talent Management

I am a Director within BDO and head up BDO Talent Management where we offer People & Talent solutions for clients. I have over 20 years experience in Recruitment and am also an Executive Coach

https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamhobrien/


Niamh O'Mahoney

Postdoctoral Researcher

Niamh O'Mahoney

Postdoctoral Researcher

My name is Niamh. I recently completed my PhD in chemistry and now work as a postdoctoral researcher in education. I research how we at UCC can make university education more accessible and inclusive for all students. I also run a career s podcast called the 'Periodic Table of People'.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamh-omahoney-340784172


Niamh Peare

Senior Associate, Architect

Niamh Peare

Senior Associate, Architect

I am Architect, Interior Designer and Thought Leader in Workplace Design. I love creativity and specialize in workplace, biophilic and inclusive design. This has enabled me to deliver a number of award-winning projects over a diverse range of projects.

linkedin.com/in/niamh-peare

Niamh Chambers

Architect / Lecturer

Niamh Chambers

Architect / Lecturer



https://www.linkedin.com/mwlite/in/niamh-chambers-2990aa43


Niamh Cooney

Niamh Cooney






Nichola Kinch

Fashion Design Lecturer

Nichola Kinch

Fashion Design Lecturer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichola-kinch-1639a454/


Nicki Hoyne

Founder

Nicki Hoyne

Founder

I am designer of award winning footwear brand, Nicki Hoyne. I have shipped to 12 countries and been stocked at Brown Thomas. Previously I had an eCommerce fashion business and also worked in Sales and Marketing for brands like Diageo, Nintendo and Calvin Klein. I am a TedxTalk Speaker & Podcaster.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickihoyne/


Nicole Kirwan

Brand Consulting Executive

Nicole Kirwan

Brand Consulting Executive



https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-kirwan-223921170/

Niall O’Kelly

Global Director Experience Design; Future of Content

Niall O’Kelly

Global Director Experience Design; Future of Content



https://www.linkedin.com/in/niallokelly


Noel Power

Management Consultant

Noel Power

Management Consultant

Noel is an experienced senior manager with a demonstrated history of working in a diverse range of businesses. He is skilled in Negotiation, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Sales and Facilities Management, Customer Service, I.T., Legal and Human Resource Management and the Lean culture.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/noel-power-24017615/

noel brady

Lecturer

noel brady

Lecturer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/noeljbrady/

Niamh O'Luanaigh

Chief Operations Officer

Niamh O'Luanaigh

Chief Operations Officer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/niamh-o-luanaigh-353b9b5/


Oleksandra Poshtarenko

Project Manager

Oleksandra Poshtarenko

Project Manager

Greetings to all new talents! I am a project manager with PMO and Scrum Master experience. Now I work with the migration to cloud project as my main job, previously I was in the game dev domain. Also, I am a mentor and a speaker at one Ukrainian IT school for switchers to non-technical roles in IT.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/oposhtarenko/


Orla de Barra

Tax Director - EMEA Tax Planning

Orla de Barra

Tax Director - EMEA Tax Planning

I'm a chartered tax advisor and accountant by profession. I also enjoy learning so I went back to school to complete a H.Dip in Computer Science a few years ago. For fun, I enjoy hiking, reading, podcasts and travel.

www.linkedin.com/in/orla-de-barra-1355679


Orla O Regan

STEM Student Recruitment Officer @ UCC

Orla O Regan

STEM Student Recruitment Officer @ UCC

UCC grad: Undergrad degree in 'Social Science' then changed tack to HDip in 'Management and Marketing'. Skills areas: Marketing / Comms / Events / Recruitment / Student Advising Current role: Recruit EU students onto UCC's STEM courses

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rla-o-regan-0163255a/


owen derby

Principal UX Designer

owen derby

Principal UX Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenderby/

Padraig Byrne

Director Engineering (Software)

Padraig Byrne

Director Engineering (Software)



https://www.linkedin.com/in/padraig-byrne-a8045b5/

Padraig Hayes

Padraig Hayes





https://www.linkedin.com/in/padraighayes/

Pamela O'Toole

Group Bidding Manager

Pamela O'Toole

Group Bidding Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_self_edit_contact-info%3B%2BnSGNnfMQXSED08bCqe4kg%3D%3D


Paris Callan

Senior Creative Strategist

Paris Callan

Senior Creative Strategist

Senior Creative Strategist at The Pudding, delivering impact through strategy, creative and communications. Freelance travel & culture journalist with a BA in English Literature. Former PR Specialist having worked with brands including COS, & Other Stories, Coco de Mer, Pyrrha, and Value Retail.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-donnatella-callan-2759b175/


Patricia Drea

Head of People Experience

Patricia Drea

Head of People Experience



https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-drea-85714451/

Patricia Mahon

Senior Manager EMEA Credit & Collections

Patricia Mahon

Senior Manager EMEA Credit & Collections



LinkedIn

Patrick Molloy

Head of Dept. Film & Media, Sn Lecturer Retired / Scenographer Retired

Patrick Molloy

Head of Dept. Film & Media, Sn Lecturer Retired / Scenographer Retired

Designer – Educator retired, Graduate NCAD and UL, MA. Industrial Design for TV, exhibitions, film and events; Sn. Designer RTE, In One Promotional Designers, HoD. Film & Media IADT. DL. Mentor ‘Creative Process’ Uversity. MIDI, ISSSD, passionate about psychology of creative process

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-molloy-47b63b1b8/

Patrick Byrne

Global Program Manager

Patrick Byrne

Global Program Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickwbyrne/


Patrick Foley

Sustainability Engineer & Consultant

Patrick Foley

Sustainability Engineer & Consultant

Research and Sustainable design for a range of topics including packaging, products, consumer electronics and circularity/service models.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-foley-89aa909b/

paul tierney

Assistant Lecturer

paul tierney

Assistant Lecturer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-tierney-b1465aa/


Paul Finnegan

Director

Paul Finnegan

Director



https://www.linkedin.com/in/designpal/


Paula McDonald

UX Designer

Paula McDonald

UX Designer

I am a UX designer living in Cork city. I carry out user research and design thinking daily within the electrical sector and have a particular interest in sustainable energy. I also love flexing my creative muscles through visual and UI design. In my spare time I swim, cycle and I'm learning to sew

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulamcdonaldie

Pranav Deogaonkar

Test Engineer (Automation)

Pranav Deogaonkar

Test Engineer (Automation)



https://www.linkedin.com/in/pranav-deogaonkar


Pearse O'Neill

Interaction Designer

Pearse O'Neill

Interaction Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/pearse-o-neill-12a362157/


Penny Keogh

Senior Operations Manager

Penny Keogh

Senior Operations Manager

I have been working in the Tech industry for 25 years, all Operational roles, Program Management, Budgets, building partner relationships, managing teams, giving presentations, preparing communications.... Excited to be a part of the The B!G Idea and look forward to helping where I can!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/penny-mills-3026203/


Peter Lowe

Principle Designer

Peter Lowe

Principle Designer

Twenty yrs experience. Graphic designer in the music industry. Gilt-edge branding, experiential, place and urban branding, digital experiences—blockchain—and beyond. Collaborating globally with people from Peter Saville to Toyo Ito. In pixels, print and spaces.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterjameslowe


Peter Haraszti

Principal Engineer

Peter Haraszti

Principal Engineer

I am a software engineer with 26 years of experience, mostly in the mobile telecommunication sector. I have been working as a software architect and technology expert (5G core networks and cloud-native networking software) and \"translate\" mobile communication standards and functions to software.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-haraszti-0246162/


Peter Murphy

Design Consultant - Healthcare and Science

Peter Murphy

Design Consultant - Healthcare and Science

Design Consultant in the Healthcare and Science team in Design Partners. My three areas of focus is Industrial design & Usability, Medical packaging design and HFE, Human Factors Engineering.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermurphy21/


Philip Farmer

Philip Farmer







Peter Mullen

UX Design Consultant

Peter Mullen

UX Design Consultant



https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-mullen-10942418/


Rachael Corcoran

Director, Digital Engagement Lead, Ireland

Rachael Corcoran

Director, Digital Engagement Lead, Ireland

I'm really excited to be a mentor this year! Most of my career has been working with organisations on their business or digital strategy - basically helping them find solutions to problems or making the most of opportunities. I studied in NCAD and a creative mindset helps me to think in differently.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-corcoran-1083365a/


Rachel Orr

Content Designer

Rachel Orr

Content Designer

Rachel Orr Content Designer at Big Motive I'm a content designer with a passion for transforming complex concepts into simple, engaging digital experiences. I have over 6 years of experience in both graphic and more recently service design, having worked with a range of clients, from small startups

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-orr-000186188/


Raomal Perera

Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship

Raomal Perera

Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship

Raomal is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at INSEAD & UCD. His latest venture is Hebe Adventures. An Airbnb of student travel.

www.linkedin.com/in/raomal

Ravinandan Singh

Solution Archtiect

Ravinandan Singh

Solution Archtiect



https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravinandan-pratap-singh-59a7329/


Rebecca Robinson

Entrepreneurship Researcher

Rebecca Robinson

Entrepreneurship Researcher

Researcher in Entrepreneurship in the Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence in Munster Technological University (MTU), Cork. Keen interest in innovation and start-ups.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccavrobinson/


Richard Hemming

Pre-Construction Director

Richard Hemming

Pre-Construction Director

I'm not quite sure how I've got here but I now have 27 years experience in the Property and Construction sector. I have an analytical mind and I like to challenge the thought process.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardhemming73/


Ríona Flood

Lecturer - Marketing & International Business

Ríona Flood

Lecturer - Marketing & International Business

Ríona is currently a lecturer at MTU (Munster Technological University), in the Dept. of Marketing & International Business. Prior to that, Ríona worked in international marketing and business development for 10+ for some of Ireland\\\'s most well known brands including Jameson and Kerrygold.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/r%C3%ADona-flood-70487b14/


Rachel Murphy

UX Designer

Rachel Murphy

UX Designer

User experience designer with 5+ years experience working on solutions for projects spanning healthcare, insurance and community events. I also have an interest in digital wellbeing and calm technology, and how technology is shaping us.

www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmux

Robert Flood

Account Manager

Robert Flood

Account Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-flood-108b92/


Róisín Bowden

User Experience Researcher

Róisín Bowden

User Experience Researcher

Hi I'm Róisín, I'm a user experience researcher working within the technology sector in Dublin. My job is ensure the needs of the people who use our products are ingrained into the design process. Before this, I was an industrial designer for many years, both in consultancy and medical devices.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/roisinbowden


Ronan McGrane

Investor / Commerical Strategist / Digital Transformation Expert

Ronan McGrane

Investor / Commerical Strategist / Digital Transformation Expert

Electrical Engineer - Sales man - Commercial director - CEO managing revenue north of $100M. Now a Digital Transformation Consultant in Ireland.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronanmcgrane/


Ronan Dolly

Product Owner

Ronan Dolly

Product Owner



https://ie.linkedin.com/in/ronan-dolly-0b44a44

Ronan Healy

Service Designer

Ronan Healy

Service Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmwronan/


Ruby Corcoran

Brand and Communications Specialist

Ruby Corcoran

Brand and Communications Specialist

Senior Designer Ruby is a CX Designer who works for AERCAP which is the global industry leader across all areas of aviation leasing. Her design focus is mostly in immersive digital experiences based on research, empathy and storytelling. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-corcoran-128365138/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruby-corcoran-128365138/


Sarah Duggan

Senior Sales Manager

Sarah Duggan

Senior Sales Manager

I am based in Dublin, Ireland. I was also born here. I have been working in Microsoft for 8 years now in different capacities, currently I lead an International Sales team responsible for brining new businesses to our Digital Marketing platforms, specialising in Digital Advertising.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahaduggan/


Sami DeLuca

UX Designer

Sami DeLuca

UX Designer

I’m a Graphic Designer from Detroit turned UX Designer in Dublin! My background in a wide range of creative roles allows me the ability to see things from different points of view.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samileighd/


Tatiani Sampaio dos Santos

Master student in IP & E-Law

Tatiani Sampaio dos Santos

Master student in IP & E-Law

Hello there. Tatiani here, an international master's student in law (Intellectual Property and E-Law) at UCC. I'm a technology enthusiast who enjoys learning about new technology and how it affects society. I'm excited to work on this B!G iDEA project, supporting students to achieve the best results

www.linkedin.com/in/tatiani-sampaio


Sandra McCormack

Reflective Practice Tutor

Sandra McCormack

Reflective Practice Tutor

I teach students to identify critical skills they can bring to the workplace through their involvement with extracurricular activities. I design teaching and learning materials for all types of learners. I'm a keen reader, love chocolate and have a lazy middle aged pet cat called Morpheus.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-mccormack-088709a4/


Sandra O'Herlihy

Student Recruitment Advisor

Sandra O'Herlihy

Student Recruitment Advisor

Currently working in student recruitment in University College Cork. My background is in student admissions, support, curriculum development and teaching. I’m passionate about simplifying ideas and mentoring others.

linkedin.com/in/sandra-o-herlihy-403440b6


Karla Santos Zambrano

Doctoral Researcher

Karla Santos Zambrano

Doctoral Researcher

Karla is an architect and urban planner, currently pursuing a PhD in Sociology at UCC (relating to energy poverty and engagement methods). She has worked on a diversity of projects within architecture, construction, planning and urban design, and research, with the SDGs at the core of her work.

http://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-santos-zambrano


Sara Urasini

Senior Design Consultant

Sara Urasini

Senior Design Consultant

Sara is working on Wearable Tech projects where technology meets the human body using smart materials and emerging electronics. Her background is in CMF, industrial design and fashion having worked in Italy as a textile designer. She is now the Head of Wearables at Design Partners, Bray.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraurasini/

Sara Dennedy

Director of Impact

Sara Dennedy

Director of Impact

I'm passionate about supporting the creation of lasting social impact in innovative and effective ways. I support social entrepreneurs and their teams to start and scale up. I have worked in several organisations in the social sector, in Government, and in the private sector.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/saradennedy/


Sarah Flynn

UX Designer

Sarah Flynn

UX Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-m-flynn/


Sarah Kennelly

Service design manager

Sarah Kennelly

Service design manager

Sarah is a service design manager in Deloitte Digital. Previously she lead the service design team in the Department of Justice. Sarah is passionate about solving real problems for real people. In her spare time she helps to run an environment and biodiversity group in rural Fingal

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-kennelly-46185a6b/


Sarah Heffernan

Service Designer & Lecturer

Sarah Heffernan

Service Designer & Lecturer

Sarah Heffernan is an award-winning designer & researcher based in Ireland. A curious & thoughtful person, she is happiest exploring & loves connecting people, places & things. Sarah embraces storytelling in her work & strives to create meaningful experiences across physical & digital landscapes.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhef/


Sarah-Jayne Burke

UX Designer

Sarah-Jayne Burke

UX Designer

Currently working as a UX/UI Designer, with a Master of Arts degree in Design Research and a Product Design Innovation degree from the Institute of Technology Carlow. With a passion for user-centred design, I am committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the needs of the end-users.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jayne-burke-5a03a8143/


Scott McGowan

Lecturer

Scott McGowan

Lecturer

Lecturer at Munster Technological University (Accounting and Finance Department, 10 years and counting!). Qualified Management Accountant with 7 years experience working in industry (Member of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) BSc Finance, MSc Corporate Finance and Accounting (UCC).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-mcgowan-440b9b96/?midSig=3D62TOCnIfPWw1&eid=5of35c-lbdmqn6c-rc&midToken=AQGg9pI9xbdIgQ&trkEmail=eml-jobs_jymbii_digest-header-0-profile_glimmer-null-5of35c~lbdmqn6c~rc-null-null&trk=eml-jobs_jymbii_digest-header-0-profile

Scott Brennan

Account Manager

Scott Brennan

Account Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-brennan-823238176/


Stephen Cummins

Senior User Experience (UX) Designer

Stephen Cummins

Senior User Experience (UX) Designer

Stephen is an award winning designer, with almost 20 years experience. He has previously worked across all areas of graphic design, specialising in the fields of Brand Development and since 2015 he's focussed on UX/UI Design. He works a UX Designer within Unum's Innovation Team.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mr-stephen-cummins/


Sean McLaughlin

Chief Technology Officer

Sean McLaughlin

Chief Technology Officer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanmclaughlinirl/

Sean Donovan

Industry Engagement Facititator

Sean Donovan

Industry Engagement Facititator



https://www.linkedin.com/public-profile/settings?trk=d_flagship3_profile_self_view_public_profile&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3Bdt5rV6ZuTOOYJWST2Sn6IQ%3D%3D


Sean Reynolds

Lead Data analyst

Sean Reynolds

Lead Data analyst



https://www.linkedin.com/in/reynoldssean


Shainey Khanna

Customer Engagement Specialist

Shainey Khanna

Customer Engagement Specialist



https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaineykhanna/


Shane Stafford

Partner - Management & Technology Consulting

Shane Stafford

Partner - Management & Technology Consulting



https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanestafford/

Shane Costello

Associate Director of Investments

Shane Costello

Associate Director of Investments



https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-costello-acca-5771a17a/


Sharon Mooney

Managing Partner

Sharon Mooney

Managing Partner

An adland girl (i.e. I worked in advertising agencies) most of my career before deciding to move into digital before I got too old. I then moved to an international public relations co. as MD of their digital and creative production division. In 2022 I launched Hyphen, a brand strategy agency.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-mooney-b031484/


Shona Byrne

Account Director

Shona Byrne

Account Director

Shona has 20 years experience in client service spanning advertising, branding and graphic design. Shona has worked with clients across all sectors and joined Red Dog for 7 years ago. Since joining Red Dog, she ahs hed the roles of Senior Account Director and Head of Business Development.

www.reddog.ie

Sima Rouholamin

Architect

Sima Rouholamin

Architect



https://www.linkedin.com/in/sima-rouholamin-42538329


Simon Murphy

Senior Designer

Simon Murphy

Senior Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-murphy-4924a86b/


Síne Dunne

Founder

Síne Dunne

Founder

Second time as a mentor. Founder of SIEST Sleep. Ex Google. Created a new weighted sleep product from scratch. Even got a patent. Recent winner of National Emerging business woman of the year for Network Ireland and the Showcase LEO award, Jan 2023. Excited to see your ideas and work with you

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sinedunne/

Sinead Davis Cochrane

Research Manager

Sinead Davis Cochrane

Research Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/sineadcochrane/

Siobhain Bunni

Principal / Consultant

Siobhain Bunni

Principal / Consultant

A brand, marketing and communications professional with a background in interior and exhibition design. Working across multiple sectors, from financial services, retail, FMCG, tourism, property and telecoms, Siobháin has over 20 years experience delivering commercial and customer centric solutions

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhainbunni/


Siobhan Fitzpatrick

Communications & Networker

Siobhan Fitzpatrick

Communications & Networker

Networking Coach & Mentor | Facilitator & Trainer | Motivational Speaker | Helping professionals be more strategic & tactical in networking to achieve ROI

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhanfitzpatrick/


Siobhán O'Neill

Research Support Officer and Research Consultant

Siobhán O'Neill

Research Support Officer and Research Consultant

Siobhán works in UCC as a Researcher and Lecturer and has recently started a research consultancy business. Siobhán's academic background is in Applied Psychology and Software Development and her research interests include stress + health in adolescence and innovative teaching and learning practices

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-o-neill-20311438/

Sarah Keane

Product Designer

Sarah Keane

Product Designer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkeane2


Sophia Whelan

Project Manager

Sophia Whelan

Project Manager

I'm a Sr Project m=Manager with a decade of experience working within the creative industry. I gained most of my experience in California working for a variety of creative design & digital agencies. I returned to Ireland and continued working as a PM with clients such as Google, Meta & Linkedin.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-whelan-6b05ba80/


Sophie Ainscough

Programme Manager

Sophie Ainscough

Programme Manager

Sophie has been working in the social sector since 2014 and is currently working with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland as a Programme Manager. Sophie’s favourite part of the job is working with passionate people and organisations and supporting them to achieve their goals.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-ainscough-04787870/


Siobhán O Sullivan

Sales and Marketing Director

Siobhán O Sullivan

Sales and Marketing Director

25 years experience in the hospitality industry both in Operations and Sales and Marketing, With 13 years in 5 star luxury, delivering and growing revenues and ADR. Passionate and driven to succeed and love selling Ireland to the international market.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-o-sullivan-4aba16a/


Soumel Jalota

Master\\\\\\\'s student

Soumel Jalota

Master\\\\\\\'s student

Hello There! I am a master\\\'s student at UCC with more than 5.5 years of IT industry experience. I am a Data Analyst by profession but I like to get my hands dirty with robotics every now and then in my own free time. I also play the piano and hope to learn guitar/ ukelele pretty soon.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumel/


Stephen Peat

Chief Financial Officer

Stephen Peat

Chief Financial Officer

I joined Tetrarch in 2014 to head up the finance function across all of Tetrarch’s hospitality and real estate investments. Prior to Tetrarch, I was Head of Finance of CLS Holdings plc, a FTSE 250 real estate investment group. I have also held senior finance roles with Mainstream Renewable Power and

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-peat-baa38822

Stacey McGlone

Service Delivery Manager

Stacey McGlone

Service Delivery Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-mcglone-8a3a6861/


Stephen Hartnett

Director

Stephen Hartnett

Director

Stephen is the founder and CEO of Profix, of a successful building maintenance services company, which he started from scratch and has grown to employ 15 dedicated professionals. Outside of work, Stephen is an avid kayaker, has a passion for boxing, and trains young boxers in his spare time.

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Stephen McGilloway

Design Director

Stephen McGilloway

Design Director



https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-mcgilloway-458a5823/


Susan Carberry

Design Director

Susan Carberry

Design Director

Hello, I'm Susan, an NCAD vis comm grad and Design Director at Red Dog. I craft brand identities, design systems, and lots more in between. Working across multiple touchpoints including internal, investor and campaign comms, in both print and digital keeps my role exciting and varied!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-carberry-74390524/


Susan Lyons

Student Work Placement Manager

Susan Lyons

Student Work Placement Manager

I support students in UCC's College of Business & Law looking for work placements as part of their degree, by preparing them for the working world. My skills extend to data and statistical analyses, information and project management, academic writing, publishing, editing and public speaking.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-susan-lyons-7977871b3/


Miguel Aranda

Software Engineer / Manager

Miguel Aranda

Software Engineer / Manager

Entrepreneur & Software Engineer. Currently working for RapidRatings (FinTech), former Amazon Web Services. In love with science, technology, self-improvement and simplicity. Addicted to tennis in my “free-time” 🎾 #BioHacker

https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelarandalinkedin/


Tapin Sharma

Program Manager

Tapin Sharma

Program Manager

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapin/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tapin/


Tara Cullen

Design Lecturer / Design Programme Co-ordinator TUS Athlone

Tara Cullen

Design Lecturer / Design Programme Co-ordinator TUS Athlone



www.linkedin.com/in/tara-cullen-148184211/

Ailish

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Bernie Doherty

Director at The Music Box (music school), Trustee at The Exchange Inishowen Charity, Leave No Trace trainer

Bernie Doherty

Director at The Music Box (music school), Trustee at The Exchange Inishowen Charity, Leave No Trace trainer

Singer/Songwriter, teaching artist and facilitator. I\\\'m always learning, and using my creativity to put that learning into action. I co-founded a charity, and have my own wide ranging community music school - both allow me to reach every sector in our community. Every idea is worth trying out

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernie-doherty-039228bb/


Tim McGlashan

Business Development Director (UK & Ireland)

Tim McGlashan

Business Development Director (UK & Ireland)



https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-m-b50b5530/


Tony Corrigan

CEO

Tony Corrigan

CEO

Tony Corrigan is the founder and CEO of Orbidal a SaaS helping businesses grow through tendering. Tony has over 25 years’ experience in founding and working in technology businesses (IBM, Intel)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-corrigan/


Trudie Murray

Lecturer and Researcher

Trudie Murray

Lecturer and Researcher

Trudie is a lecturer in Entrepreneurship & Economics at Munster Technological University. Trudie delivers modules on New Venture Creation and Enterprise Development, where students come up with ideas for new commercial and social enterprises and develop these ideas to create products and services.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trudie-murray-2a057611a/


Ejiro Onomake

UX Research Manager

Ejiro Onomake

UX Research Manager

Dr Ejiro is a UX research manager who manages international user research projects for clients in tech and social media. She’s consulted in business, education, and non-profit sectors across four continents. Mentoring, and community engagement are her passions.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/u-ejiro-%E6%AC%A7%E5%A8%9C-o-a416aa41/


Una Healy

Creative Director

Una Healy

Creative Director

I've worked in Visual Communications and Graphic Design since leaving IADT. As a career, it's been wonderfully adaptive to different life stages. Every day is different and it never gets dull!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/unahealy/


Vanessa Casey

Global Operations Program Manager

Vanessa Casey

Global Operations Program Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-casey-74bb9042/


Victor Muojeke

Product Designer

Victor Muojeke

Product Designer

Graduated from Product Design and Technology at the University of Limerick. Currently working in Dolmen Design

www.linkedin.com/in/victor-muojeke

Vilma Lopez Lemoine

Program Manager

Vilma Lopez Lemoine

Program Manager



https://www.linkedin.com/in/vilmalopez/


Zintis Jones

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Zintis Jones

Senior Mechanical Engineer



https://www.linkedin.com/in/zintis-jones/