Mentors 2025

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Adriana Dinneen

University College Cork education
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Adriana Dinneen

Development Executive

I currently work in the Alumni & Development office in University College Cork (UCC). Previously I was in the Student Health Centre, UCC. My first proper job after I left secondary school and after my training was as a Montessori Teacher. But, I had many jobs in between. I have live in London, Brussels, New Jersey, USA and now back in Cork. I have two adult children and a dog who thinks he is the boss of the house!

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Aidan Walsh

Linesight construction
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Aidan Walsh

Director

30yrs in the construction industry as a QS. enjoy the outdoor life regards sports (rugby / GAA), sea (fishing / sailing) and cross country hiking.

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Aileen Creavin

MSD Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
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Aileen Creavin

Senior Scientist

I'm a scientist working in a lab in a biopharma company. I've always liked a puzzle and hands on learning and that's what drew me to the field of science and working in a lab.

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aileen waterman

University College Cork education

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Work Placement Manager, UCC Internal Coach

Aileen is an accredited Executive Coach on UCC’s Internal Coaching Panel with extensive experience coaching both academic and professional services staff and is also a work placement manager. Aileen really enjoys working with students at all levels to facilitate learning particularly around work place skills.

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Ali Blake

The B!G Idea education

Ali Blake

Community Manager



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Amanda Fennell

Autodesk Technology

Amanda Fennell

Marketing Director, Construction Marketing

I am director of EMEA Marketing in Autodesk Construction and Autodesk Ireland site lead, based in the EMEA headquarters in Dublin. I have worked in marketing for food, consulting and IT, living in Ireland, France, Germany and the UK. I enjoy running, hiking, travel and cooking.

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Anna Ganych

Anga TBI education
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Anna Ganych

Operations Manager





Aoife Murphy

UCC Public service

Aoife Murphy

Senior Executive Assistant



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Aoife Crowley

Autodesk technology
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Aoife Crowley

Employment Tax Manager

My name is Aoife. I am from Wexford in the sunny south east of Ireland! I studied Commerce in UCD after secondary school. After college I completed a graduate programme in the tax team of a global accounting firm, specialising in employment tax and taxes for people moving between different countries. Now I work for Autodesk, a make and think design software company, in our tax team. Our company creates software used across many industries including architecture & engineering, product design & manufacturing, and media & entertainment.

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Asila Siddiqui

Unum Technology

Asila Siddiqui

Sr. Digital Transformation Specialist



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Benjamin McManus

University College Cork technology
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Benjamin McManus

Post-Graduate Student

Hello! My name is Ben, and I'm delighted to be a mentor for "THE B!G iDEA"! I love to see creativity in all shapes and forms because you'll only know if something works if you try it out!

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Bhumika Joshi

technology

Bhumika Joshi

Senior Credit Analyst



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Caoimhe Mulhall

Linesight Marketing

Caoimhe Mulhall

Head of Marketing, Europe

I didn't really have a plan. I just knew what I liked to do. And through following my passions travel, technology and learning I have followed a varied and interesting career, helping people and organisations achieve their goals.

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Caoimhe O Riordan

MSD Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
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Caoimhe O Riordan

Associate Principal Scientist



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Carla Bolognesi

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology
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Carla Bolognesi

Solution Architect

I am originally from Italy, but moved to Dublin in 1999 after completing my MEng and working for a period for the university of Bologna. I have worked in IT for 25 years.

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Carmel Fahy

Fineos Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

Carmel Fahy

Product Owner

Product owner with Fineos with previous experience in project management and training mainly in financial services and the insurance sector. Outside of work I have an interest in cyberpsychology and digital literacy

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Charlotte Bourke

Each&Other Design/Creative

Charlotte Bourke

UX Designer



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Chinmayi Udaybhaskar

Autodesk Marketing
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Chinmayi Udaybhaskar

Content Marketing Executive

A content marketer at Autodesk with a tech background.

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Chris Small

technology

Chris Small

Director Product adoption and growth

I'm a Product leader. I have lead teams at Meta, SurveyMonkey, Build.ai and now Autodesk. I built the first ecommerce capabilities for facebook, restrated self-serve growth at SurveyMonkey and built AI powered online stores at Builder.ai

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Chris Beswick

technology
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Chris Beswick

Senior Software Engineer

I love playing board games. These are excellent for developing problem-solving skills while also providing a fun, social experience. In my free time, I enjoy taking my dog to the beach and playing ultimate frisbee, both of which keep me active and connected with nature.


Christopher Byrne

Unum technology

Christopher Byrne

Software Engineer

Associate Software Engineer in the Insurance Industry, currently working on some really exciting projects with AI. Looking forward to exploring some great ideas, that will change the world one step at a time.

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Christy Traupe

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology
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Christy Traupe

SVP, Claims and Absence

I live in CO with my son, twin daughters, husband and our cat. I have been in the disability and absence management industry for over 20 years. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and paddleboarding.

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Cian Galvin

MSD Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

Cian Galvin

QC Manager Chemistry/Raw Materials

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Ciara O'Sullivan

Unum technology
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Ciara O'Sullivan

Software Engineer

I have a Master's in Psychology and was a Social Care Worker for 22 years. I returned to education and have been a Software Engineer for 2 years. I have a great love of animals and chocolate :-)

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Ciarán Harris

Each&Other Design/Creative

Ciarán Harris

Co-FOunder, Principal UX Design



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Claire McCormick

Each&Other Design/Creative

Claire McCormick

Senior UX Designer



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Clara Schenk

UCC Academia

Clara Schenk

PhD Student





Clodagh O'Sullivan

University College Cork Education

Clodagh O'Sullivan

Senior Advancement Officer, Prospect Research and Due Diligence

Hi everyone! I support University advancement (philanthropic fundraising) by researching prospective and current donors. I also do due diligence (a background check) on prospective donors. I am also a Trustee and Director of a Charity which supports people living in Direct Provision in Cork City. My background is in student experience and recruitment, research and sales. I'm super excited to see your projects!

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Cormac Fitzpatrick

Autodesk Technology

Cormac Fitzpatrick

Senior Tax Director



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Cormac Donnelly

Irish Life Health Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

Cormac Donnelly

Head of Sales

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

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Criona Poutch

Unum Choice 24

Criona Poutch

Director I.T.

Worked in Finance for 20+ year, from age 18. Worked my way through different departments & levels of management at Citi Bank and Bank of New York. My passion is people management, mentoring, building teams and helping people navigate through their careers. 3 years ago I moved into IT and love it !

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Czarek Naróg

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology
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Czarek Naróg

SENIOR SYSTEM ANALYST

Hello, I am happy to join the team working with young people to improve their skills. I am sure that sharing experience of regular work is the key to open new perspectives for them. Thank you



Dan Little

Dolmen Design/Creative

Dan Little

Product Designer

Hello, I'm Dan from Donegal. I work in a design consultancy called Dolmen. I work as a design engineer mainly with drinks companies helping them make products to dispense their beverages. I have a huge passion for outdoor sports such as sailing, surfing and triathlon.

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Daniel Curtis

University College Cork Academia
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Daniel Curtis



A systems thinker keen to contribute to the circular economy–I earned a PhD in Environmental Microbiology. I'm passionate about catalyzing innovation to build sustainable businesses.

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Daniel O' Driscoll

University College Cork design/creative

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My name is Dan, I'm a graduate of Psychology & Computing at UCC, and I'm now studying Design Thinking. I work with student recruitment at UCC, and I'm interested in inclusive and accessible design.

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Danielle Deveney

Each&Other Design/Creative

Danielle Deveney

Senior UX Designer



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Dave Looney

Nostra technology
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Dave Looney

Project Management Office (PMO) Manager

I am currently managing the Project Management Office in Nostra - we are a large Irish Managed Services Company (IT). My team deliver IT related projects to organisations across Ireland and Europe. The technology we deliver allows businesses to focus on their core business while providing leading edge technology to work smarter. I have over 20 years experience in this industry, including sales, logistics, procurement and now Project Management. In my personal life I love Soccer and still play for my local team as a goalkeeper, I coach junior sides and love how participation in sports at an early age can give a platform for young children to learn team work, commitment and responsibility to others while being active.

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David Hannaway

Autodesk technology
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David Hannaway

Finance Manager

I work in a finance team for a very cool, forward thinking company called Autodesk. I work with really smart & innovative people where B!G Ideas are paramount! I'm looking forward to working with some of the brightest minds and lean on my experience to help develop some great B!G Ideas! Without sounding too cheesy, Richard Branson (very cool guy) once said, "If you have a good idea, sometimes the best thing to do is just share it".

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Dayna O'Reilly

Unum technology
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Dayna O'Reilly

Data Integration Manager

Hi, I'm Dayna, and I've been fortunate to have a diverse career path, from Operations and Supply Chain to my current role as a Data Integration Manager at Unum.

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Deirdre Kenny

Johnston Shopfitters design/creative

Deirdre Kenny

Interior Designer

I have worked as a designer for over 25 years in Johnston Shopfitters on various retail & commercial projects & enjoy the variety of work that I get to do, seeing a concept become a reality. This is my first year to mentor and I am looking forward to seeing the creative ideas.



Dhhruv Sachdeva

University College Cork Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

Dhhruv Sachdeva

Student

Currently enrolled Master's student at University College Cork, pursuing Human Resource Management.

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Diarmuid MacMahon

PA Consulting design/creative

Diarmuid MacMahon

Design Capability Lead / COO

Design Capability Lead for Irl / UK in PA Consulting, an international company with 3000+ consultants. Industrial Designer by training with 40yrs experience in Design Consultancy. Partner for 20+ yrs in Design Partners before it was acquired by PA in 2022. Worked with Multinationals and Start ups on range of projects including Logitech, Dell, ADT, Nokia etc. Have won multiple IDI / IF / Red Dot / Good design awards for products ranging from Security systems, Audio speakers, Healthcare products etc.

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Emily Whelan

Dolmen Design & Innovation design/creative
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Emily Whelan

Product designer

I'm a product designer & have been working for Dolmen, a product design consultancy for year and half! working on both consumer goods and medical devices where creativity and problem-solving blend in a fast-paced environment.


Eoghan Tangney

Linesight construction

Eoghan Tangney

Quantity Surveying

I am QS with 20+ years experience working with Linesight. I am originally from Kenmare Co. Kerry, but live in Dublin, with my wife and son.

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Eoghan Roe

design/creative
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Eoghan Roe

Product Designer

Hi! I’m Eoghan, a product designer from Dolmen Design & Innovation. I currently work on a lot of physical products, but I have a strong base in design research & ideation methods too!

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Eoin Lacey

Autodesk Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

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Evan Healy

UCC Education

Evan Healy

Student Support Officer



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Favour Isere

Unum technology
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Favour Isere

Business Analyst

Experienced Business Analyst with expertise in SaaS, Agile, and process optimization. Passionate mentor dedicated to guiding professionals in achieving success through strategic insights.

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Fergal Keenan

Owens DDB advertising/media

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Fergal Quinn

Linesight construction

Fergal Quinn

Senior Quantity Surveyoor




Fiona Byrne

Tirlán retail

Fiona Byrne

Assistant Marketing Manager

With a global background in fashion, skincare, gardening, and pet industries, I'm passionate about creative, impactful ideas that engage and empower communities.

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Fiona Power

Mark Anthony Brands International - White Claw FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Fiona Power

Global Integrated Marketing Manager

Passionate marketeer with global experience in the food & beverage industry.

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Florian Bernicat

Autodesk Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

Florian Bernicat

Project accountant




Frank Cullen

Linesight construction

Frank Cullen

Project Director



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Gemma McLernon

MSD engineering
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Gemma McLernon

Senior Specialist Project Manager

After studying a master's degree in Chemical Engineering at Queen' University Belfast, I joined MSD and currently work as a Project Manager. My passions include renewable energies and equality.

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Grace Hyland Martin

Each&Other Design/Creative

Grace Hyland Martin

UX/UI Designer

Hey! I'm Grace and I work as a UX/UI designer with Dublin based design consultancy Each&Other. I have been working in this role for a year and a half and have a background in product design and entrepreneurship. Can\\\'t wait to meet you all

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Helena Dilleen

Giddy Studios education
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Helena Dilleen

Founder / Mindfulness Coach / Creative Events Host

Helena is an accredited + experienced Mindfulness Coach + Mental Health First Aid Trainer. She has been self employed since 2008; initially as Founder of a Pottery Painting Studio-Giddy Studios.

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Hilary Goudie

Deloitte Digital design/creative

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Irene Calnan

Nostra technology

Irene Calnan

Service Delivery Manager




Jacqueline Callanan

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology

Jacqueline Callanan

Senior Product Analyst



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James Bilson

UCC Education

James Bilson

Access to Higher Education Administrator

Hi, James Bilson, I work for UCC in Cork as part of the Access UCC Team, supporting students from underrepresented groups before, during and after their time in UCC. This includes links to schools and the community. I've worked in education for over 20 years, teaching and coordinating programmes.

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James Maher

MSD Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

James Maher

Energy Engineer

I have 20 years of experience in Industry. I qualified as a electrician and went to college by night to get an energy management degrees. My passion is protecting our precious planet.

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james hayes

Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
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james hayes

Engineering Specialist

Highly experienced, flexible and innovative engineer in manufacturing sector (semiconductors, pharma), specialising in process and equipment. Energetic, practical, eco-responsible and empathic.


James Moran

Dolmen design/creative

James Moran



I am professional product designer and a huge watersports enthusiast. I love surfing, sailing, kitesurfing, diving, kayaking etc....I do also enjoy building as many of my ideas as possible outside of work. Some of my favorite things to make are speakers as there are very little constraints and you are left with a beautiful and functional piece to listen to some music (which I also love). I also enjoy designing things that can directly help to improve peoples lives and I feel this kind of work is best done as a team with multiple insights. I look forward to seeing the Big Idea's this year!

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Jan Kelleher

University College Cork education
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Jan Kelleher

Sociologists and PhD researcher in Education

Sociologist and Alternative Education Teacher at Cork Life Centre. Currently undertaking PhD research in Alternative Education

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Jason Wyse

Unum technology
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Jason Wyse

Software Engineer

I am a Software Engineer at Unum, specialising in Front-end Web Development. I have past experience as a lab demonstrator, and computer science tutor in Maynooth University.

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Joanna Floyd

Fineos Technology

Joanna Floyd

Product Manager

I have 20+ years of experience helping to build out technology solutions focused on absence, accommodations and disability software that supports clients in helping to create a positive employee experience when they need to miss work to care for themselves or loved ones.

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John Humphreys

MSD Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
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John Humphreys

Creative & Digital Services Lead

Graduate of NCAD in Design & Visual Communication. Have worked as a designer & creative director in the US & Europe and am currently the Creative & Digital Services Lead at MSD, a global biopharma co.

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Jon Cheung

Unum Design/Creative

Jon Cheung

UX Designer

Hello! I'm a UX designer at Unum. I've worked in other design disciplines before landing in UX. This is my second year taking part as a Big Idea Mentor. I really enjoyed it last year, seeing all the projects and ideas from the students. I look foward to connecting with you all. Jon

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Jonathan Maharaj

UCC Academy Design/Creative

Jonathan Maharaj

Creative Lead



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Kacper Miniszewski

Unum Engineering

Kacper Miniszewski

Software Engineer

Hi! I'm Kacper. I studied electronic engineering in Maynooth University and am now a software engineer in Unum. I am part of a team that maintains and develops a web application, which is just one piece of a massive ecosystem. Teamwork is everything!

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Karla Santos Zambrano

UCC Academia

Karla Santos Zambrano

Doctoral Researcher



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Kate O'Connor

Salesforce Innovation Consultant

Kate O'Connor

Senior Manager, Innovation Consulting

I am a values-driven innovation leader, committed to driving positive change and co-creating transformative solutions. In my work we use a Human Centred Design approach to solve billion dollar challenges with some of the biggest companies in the world.

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Kumar Mohan

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology
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Kumar Mohan

Principal Technical Consultant

Born/raised in India and now lived in America for 35 years. Been in IT space for 30+ years now. Happily married for 27 years with 2 fine men. Serving as Adult leader in Scouting for 15+ years.

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Lauren Churchouse

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology

Lauren Churchouse

HR Analyst

I am a HR Analyst with 3.5 years of experience in HR. I work at FINEOS, a global software company based in Dublin. Looking forward to reading all the amazing B!G Idea entries!



Laurence Buggy

Unum Technology

Laurence Buggy

Software Test Engineer



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Lily Rose Temple

Nostra technology

Lily Rose Temple

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Lorraine Brennan

Unum Technology

Lorraine Brennan

AVP IT Delivery

I have worked in IT for 30+ years, starting as a developer, and now managing teams for the last 15 or so. I love seeing my teams grow and develop and learning from them every day. In my spare time you'll find me walking, reading, baking or sitting at my sewing machine making quilts.

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Maggie O’Sullivan

UCC Education

Maggie O’Sullivan

Student Recruitment Advisor

I am a passionate and hardworking individual, with a keen interest in education, creativity, activism, community and engagement.

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Maire Regan

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology
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Maire Regan

System Architect

I'm a System Architect with over 20 years of experience working in the software industry. I'm also a Mam of 2. In my free time I garden, do a bit of sewing, read, listen to music and swim.

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Mairead O'Flynn

University College Cork education

Mairead O'Flynn

Recruitment Manager



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Marie Hallen Cody

Autodesk Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

Marie Hallen Cody

Indirect Tax Manager





Marion Keogh

Marion Keogh Garden Design design/creative

Marion Keogh

Garden Designer

Gardening! I Design gardens for people's homes and for community spaces mainly in Dublin. Plus I teach Horticulture to TY students. I aim to help people fall back in love with Nature. Simple As.

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MaryClare Clark

University College Cork Public service
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MaryClare Clark

Small Business Owner

Hi! My name is MaryClare and I am a small business owner and a PhD researcher at University College Cork in the School of Applied Psychology. I recently moved to Cork (from Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA) with my partner, 13 year old child, and 3 year old Boston Terrier. I moved here to start my PhD and I am in love with this country and I never want to leave! In my career, I have worked in community organizations that work to improve mental health and quality of life for people from all walks of life. Some of the different programs I have led include: developing housing opportunities for youth exiting (aging-out) of foster care; mental health and other services for LGBTQIA+ youth; parenting support programming for parents who are struggling in various ways; prevention programming for youth at high risk for drug use, poor mental health, or suicide/self-harm; and treatment for people who are struggling with drug use. The small business I'm running now helps organizations (like all of those I've worked in before) with strategic planning, leadership development, and to gain government or grant funding.

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Masih Shafieian

Unum Technology

Masih Shafieian

IT Project Manager





Maura Tarrant

FINEOS Technology

Maura Tarrant

Product Manager



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Megan Snepvangers

Dolmen Design/Creative

Megan Snepvangers

Industrial Designer



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Melanie Doyle

Unum design/creative
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Melanie Doyle

Senior User Experience Designer

I'm a curious and innovative thinker who loves exploring new ideas across different platforms. I thrive in team settings, both agile and otherwise, and I'm known for my self-motivation and creativity. I hold a First Class Honours degree in Product Design Innovation and have a strong passion for design thinking and consumer-focused problem solving.

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Melissa Young

Unum Technology

Melissa Young

Business Analyst



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Michelle Dorgan

INFANT Research Centre, University College Cork Marketing

Michelle Dorgan

Communications and Public Engagement Manager

I work as the Communications and Public Engagement Manager, at the INFANT Research Centre, UCC. INFANT specialises in maternal and child health research and I work with lots of researchers, scientists, clinicians, academics, post graduate students, engineers and others. In my role, I look after all the communications, marketing and outreach activities for INFANT.

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Neasa Egan

PA Consulting Design/Creative

Neasa Egan

Wearables Designer

Hi there! My name is Neasa Egan and I currently working as Wearables Designer in PA Dublin. My role bridges both fashion and product design, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to share some of my industry based insights with new and up and coming creatives. Reach out for a chat!

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Neil O'Connor

Autodesk Procurement

Neil O'Connor

Director, Technology Strategic Sourcing



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Niamh Cooney

The Big Idea Education

Niamh Cooney

Head of Development and Sustainability



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Ojie Okosun

Unum technology

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Olivia O'Leary

University College Cork Academia
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Olivia O'Leary

Research officer



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Orla de Barra

Autodesk Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

Orla de Barra

Tax Director - EMEA Tax Planning



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Pallavi Sadangaya

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology

Pallavi Sadangaya

Senior Technical Consultant/ Senior Software Engineer



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Patrick Molloy

IADT Dun Laoghaire / RTE TV / Freelance Scenographer & Academia

Patrick Molloy

Head of Department Film & Media IADT DL (Retired) / Sn Production Designer RTE Des Dept. (Retired)

Patrick has experience in Industrial Design for TV, exhibitions, film and events; Former: Sn. Designer RTE, Head of Dept. Film & Media IADT. Dun Laoghaire, Mentor ‘Creative Process’ at Uversity. Member IDI https://www.idi-design.ie/ Member of (ISPD) ) https://isssd.ie/

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Patrick Molloy

Dolmen Design & Innovation
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Patrick Molloy

Product Designer

Originally from Limerick, Studied Product Design & Tech in the University of Limerick and now working for Dolmen Design & Innovation in Dublin. I have been in the industrial design industry for just under two years now and am looking forward to sharing my knowledge of identifying issues to solve with the design process. I'm an all-rounder in industrial design with experience in electronics, 3D modelling, user interface design, and fluid dynamics. I'm also very quick to get along with people and love to work alongside people to achieve their goals. I'm really looking forward to meeting the students and helping them to visualize and execute on their Big Idea!

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Paul Geeleher

University College Cork education

Paul Geeleher

Schools Outreach




Paul Fox

Autodesk Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

Paul Fox

External Reporting Manager

Hi. I am an accountant who has been working for Autodesk for 5.5 years. I live in Dublin with my Brazilian wife. I like watching and paying football (soccer). Also like travelling, movies and reading


Paul McGrath

Unum technology

Paul McGrath

Principal IT Service Manager

I'm Paul, been working with Unum for 7 years. I live in Tipperary with my wife and 3 children. I'm a problem solver, help teams fix things and look to come up process improvements.



Peter Haraszti

Amdocs Technology

Peter Haraszti

Director

I am a mobile telecommunication software engineer specialised in 4G/5G policy and charging control. I did mentoring last year and am doing the same this year, too. I love to see the creative thinking coming from the student teams and give them feedback and encouragement.

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Peter Murphy

PA Consulting design/creative
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Peter Murphy

Principal Designer

Principal Designer in Healthcare with PA consulting Ireland. I work across three areas including Industrial design, Medical packaging design and H.F.E, Human Factors Engineering.

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Philip Neville

Philip Neville

EU Postgraduate Recruitment Officer

I loved languages at school and completed a degree in French and Irish after my Leaving Cert. I was lucky enough to study abroad in Bordeaux, France for the third year of my degree. My first apartment was just like the one in Ratatouille! After college, I thought I wanted to be a secondary school teacher but it wasn't for me. I moved to London 'for a year' to study French translation and it was 8 years later before I moved home to Cork. During my first job in London, I worked in account management at a translation agency and got to use my language skills with clients in France and Belgium. I then started working in the international education sector. That role allowed me to see a lot of the world and I visited Egypt, Oman, the UAE, Kuwait, India and the USA. I really enjoyed working with colleagues, students and education agents from all over the world. In my current role at UCC, I support students from Ireland, the UK and Europe to find a postgraduate programme that will support their future goals. I can't wait to learn more about this year's Big Idea projects in the weeks ahead.

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Pruthviraj Bhamare

Nostra technology
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Pruthviraj Bhamare

IT Support Analyst

I am Pruthviraj Bhamare, IT Support Analyst at Nostra, Valeo in Tuam. With a Master's in Cloud Computing and 4+ years in IT, I aim to mentor students, sharing experience and industry growth strategies

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Rachael Choate

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology
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Rachael Choate

Product Manager

Rachael, a University of Colorado alumna, has spent 10+ years in the US absence management industry and is passionate about crafting innovative, sustainable solutions.

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Rachel Gough

University College Cork Academia

Rachel Gough

Lecturer




Richard Thomas Greene

Autodesk

Richard Thomas Greene

Privacy Counsel




Rodrigo Ottero

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology

Rodrigo Ottero

Lead Software Engineer




Rostyslav Sokolov

MSD

Rostyslav Sokolov

Network Engineer



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Sam Dempsey

Nostra technology
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Sam Dempsey

Enterprise Account Manager

In my work, I enjoy understanding businesses and helping our customers solve technology problems. Outside work, I have a wife and daughter, two dogs, and anywhere from 6-12 horses that keep me busy!

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Sami DeLuca

design/creative

Sami DeLuca

UX Designer

From crafting visuals in Detroit to a more immersive role helping shape UX in Dublin, meet the designer who\'s passionate about community-building and exploration 👋🏽 Sami is currently a UX Designer with Each&Other. She has a mix of prior experience in marketing, film, and graphic design.

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Sandra McCormack

DCU Office of Student Life Education

Sandra McCormack

Student Engagement Officer

I am a tutor in DCU for a module, Uaneen Award, that develops students' critical thinking skills and identifys transferable leadership competencies gained through extracurricular involvement. I also design interactive learning materials. I have an elderly cat that likes to rob food.

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Sandra Lohithakshan

University College Cork Marketing
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Sandra Lohithakshan

Content and creative manager (currently doing masters)



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Sarah Flynn

Each&Other Design/Creative

Sarah Flynn

UX Designer

I’m a designer who loves digging deep into research and turning big ideas into real solutions. I’ve tackled all kinds of projects across industries, blending human insight with technical know-how to create tools and apps that work seamlessly. I get most excited about projects that create lasting impact actually make the world a better place.

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Sarah-Jayne Burke

Unum Design/Creative

Sarah-Jayne Burke

UX Designer

I am currently working as a UX/UI Designer at UNUM Ireland. I've a Master of Arts degree in Design Research and a Product Design Innovation graduate degree from the Institute of Technology Carlow. I have honed my skills in design research, problem-solving, user research, and product development.

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Selina O'Regan

UCC Education

Selina O'Regan

University Work Placement Coordinator



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SHANE MCCABE

Dolmen Design & Innovation design/creative

SHANE MCCABE

Mid-level Designer

I am a 26 year old industrial designer working for Dolmen. I adore working creatively on a variety of problems and applying critical thought to solve these problems


Shannen Smith Boore

Dolmen Design & Innovation design/creative

Shannen Smith Boore

Product Designer



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Shruti Kallurwar

technology
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Shruti Kallurwar

Postgraduate Tutor



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Simon McConnell

Autodesk Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

Simon McConnell

Accounting Director





Sinead Carey

Financial Services/Professional Services/Consulting

Sinead Carey

Regulatory Compliance Internal Audit Lead

Hi, I'm Sinéad. I'm a Chartered Accountant and Internal Auditor. I'm originally from Co. Clare and now live in Dublin. I'm also Mum to a teenager. I'm super interested in the SGD's and have been involved in schools debating adjudication in the past. Looking forward to being a B!G Idea mentor!

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Siobhan O Neill

University College Cork/Saol Research Consultancy Academia

Siobhan O Neill

Research Support Officer/Research Consultant

Siobhán has a background in applied psychology and currently works as a Research Support Officer on European funded Artificial Intelligence projects. Siobhán also owns a research consultancy business, providing research services to charities, not-for-profits, and organisations.

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Stefanie Bottomley

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology
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Stefanie Bottomley

Senior Project Manager

Stefanie is a seasoned Project Manager and business leader with over 20 years of experience in various industries. She is passionate about mentoring and coaching others. Originally from Germany, she has lived in the USA for over 25 years (New York City and Colorado). In her free time, Stefanie enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and 2 dogs. She can often be found hiking, doing yoga, cooking, or reading.

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Stephen Ashe

Linesight Consultancy

Stephen Ashe

Senior Director Europe - Cost and Project Management

Chartered Quantity Surveyor with over 25 Years Post Grad Experience

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Thomas Faller

Unum Technology

Thomas Faller

Software Engineer



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Tyrone Williams

Nostra Technology

Tyrone Williams

Service Manager

I started my working life as an electrical design draughtsman in the Signalling department in CIE 45 years ago, moved into building services when I emigrated to Australia, I discovered a passion for technology when I first started to use CADD, started working in IT when Compaq opened their call centre in Dublin in 1997. I stayed with Compaq/HP for 21 years, having a number of roles there. L1 technician (UK&I), L2 engineer (EMEA), L2 manager(EMEA) , Project manager for global support organisation and finally a global product support trainer. I left HP in early 2018, I worked for a few months teaching IT to Youth Reach students in Leixlip. I joined Enclave (a small MSP) in June of 2018, as a technical coordinator, I became a service manager in 2020, shortly before Enclave was acquired by Nostra.

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Una Hegarty

technology

Una Hegarty

AWS Cloud Deployment Manager





Vimi Sachin

Unum Technology

Vimi Sachin

Software Test Engineer

I am software test engineer who has keen interest in learning new technologies and tools. Other activities that I have taken up recently or as part of my hobby are archer, Acrylic landscape painting and books.

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Vincent Brady

Linesight construction
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Vincent Brady

Associate

I am a Chartered Quantity Surveyor working in Dublin, within the Life Sciences sector, for a pharmaceutical client. I have over 24 years experience in the construction industry, over 11 years as a QS.

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Vlad Andrejuks

University College Cork technology

Vlad Andrejuks



Currently studying for a Post Graduate Diploma in Innovation through Design Thinking. Previously worked as an IT Engineer for over 6 years.



Yiyang XIONG

University College Cork Academia

Yiyang XIONG



I am a PhD in law student focusing on transnational law and its application on climate mitigation.