Mentors 2025


Aaron McIvor

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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.



Aileen Cotter

MTU Academia

Aileen Cotter

Lecturer & Industry Placement Manager

I am employed at Munster Technological University, Cork as a Lecturer, Placement Manager and Research Supervisor. With over two decades of experience in my role I look forward to mentoring students on this exciting initiative.

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aileen waterman

University College Cork education

aileen waterman

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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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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Aine O Flaherty

Verve Design/Creative

Aine O Flaherty

Senior Designer

Áine O’Flaherty is a Senior Designer at Verve. When not spending time on screens creating events, motion graphics or enhancing user experiences she can be usually found outdoors; cycling, swimming or walking in nature.

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Aine O'Donovan

UCC Academia

Aine O'Donovan

Senior Lecturer in Mental Health



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Aisling Purcell

Autodesk Marketing

Aisling Purcell

Content Manager



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Aisling O'Mahony

MTU Academia

Aisling O'Mahony

Project Manager/Lecturer



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Aisling Griffin

Treetop Studio & Griffith College Design/Creative

Aisling Griffin

Designer & Part time Lecturer



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Ala Alipour

Mercury Engineering Engineering

Ala Alipour

Graduate Structural engineer



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Alanna Colleran

Mercury Engineering Construction

Alanna Colleran

Risk Management & Corporate Strategy Business Graduate



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Alessandra Ravidà

Red Dog Design/Creative

Alessandra Ravidà

Design Director

Hi there! I am Alessandra and I am fundamentally a curious person. I am a graphic designer and I currently work as a Design Director in Red Dog. What I love about design is identifying key problems, and finding beautiful solutions through solid research and creativity. I hope you'll love it too!

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Alex Egan

MSFTfuel Technology

Alex Egan

Business Operations



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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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Anastasia Burakova

EPAM Systems Technology

Anastasia Burakova

Global People Partner



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Andrew D'Souza

Amdocs Technology

Andrew D'Souza

Member of CTO Team

I am based in the USA, and work at a software company that develops products and solutions for the telecommunications industry. My colleagues and I spend our time looking at new developments in our industry, how new ideas and technologies can help our customers. We also do some work on patents.

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Ann Marie Mitchell

Carelon Global Solutions Ireland Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

Ann Marie Mitchell

Product Owner

Once Upon a time, Ann Marie Mitchell, embarked on a journey in the world of IT, from QA, BA and currently Product Owner. Along the way I also found the passion working in the Wellbeing space and am lead of the Wellbeing Group. Now I am here to help you with your B!G iDEA's!

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Anna Ganych

Anga TBI education
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Anna Ganych

Operations Manager




Anna Test

Anga TBI education

Anna Test

Head of Operations

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Annik Dennehy

StudioForty9 Marketing

Annik Dennehy

Digital Marketing Lead

Digital Marketing Lead with a passion for crafting performance-driven strategies tailored to elevate ecommerce success. I specialise in leveraging the power of email marketing, social media, and PPC to drive tangible results for clients. Prior career - Deaf Interpreter

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Aoife Murphy

UCC Public service

Aoife Murphy

Senior Executive Assistant



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Aoife Behan

Mercury Engineering

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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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Billy Griffin

Artisan/BITA Construction

Billy Griffin

Director



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Brad Kearns

StudioForty9 Advertising/Media

Brad Kearns

Business Intelligence & Marketing Specialist



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Brian Mulligan

Mercury Engineering Engineering

Brian Mulligan

Head of Engineering & BIM



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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 Kelly

Caoimhe Kelly Design/Creative

Caoimhe Kelly

Shoe Designer, Lecturer, Mentor

Having spent 20+ years as a shoe design lead for global brands, I now focus on using design skills and creativity for collaborative problem-solving. I still love designing shoes though! I just focus on smaller brands with an eye on the future and sustainability.

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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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Carlos Oliveira

Carlos Oliveira Consulting and Beyond Now Collective Consultancy

Carlos Oliveira

Founder, Global Events Consultant and Sustainability Strategist



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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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Carol McEvoy

Autodesk Technology

Carol McEvoy

Senior Tax Manager



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Caroline Boyd

Rethink Ireland Non-profit

Caroline Boyd

Social Impact Analyst

Hi teams! I'm Caroline and I work as a Social Impact Analyst at Rethink Ireland, a venture philanthropy fund that supports social innovation projects to try new ideas and scale their impact. Looking forward to learning all about your ideas!

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Caroline Murphy

Griffith Design/Creative

Caroline Murphy

Assiocate Lecturer



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Charlotte Acciari

Diligent Corp. Design/Creative

Charlotte Acciari

Senior Product Designer

Hi there! My name's Charlotte, Senior Product Designer, working in Tech. I've always been curious to understand why people would do what they choose to do, as well as pulling apart computers to understand the functioning of it.

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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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Chloe Leonard

Microsoft Technology

Chloe Leonard

Global Operations Key Account Manager



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Chris Davies

StudioForty9 Design/Creative

Chris Davies

Creative Director



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Chris Beswick

technology
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Chris Beswick

Senior Software Engineer

I love playing board games, they involve problem solving skills with a good social aspect. I also enjoy playing with my dog at the beach and playing ultimate frisbee.


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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Christopher McCahill

UCC Public service

Christopher McCahill

Executive Assistant - Alumni and Development UCC



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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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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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Ciara Franck

Communications and Events Manager

I am a multi-disciplined events and communications professional with a history of working in impact-focused non-profits. I enjoy event planning, being part of a team, and figuring out the best way to create lasting impact.

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Ciara O'Hanlon

Fineos Technology

Ciara O'Hanlon

Senior Data Developer



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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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Claire O'Broin

Linesight Marketing

Claire O'Broin

Head of Employer Branding

I oversee employer branding globally at Linesight, centring around the company and its reputation as a place to work. My career has been focused on creating and executing impactful marketing strategies, across a broad range of regions and target audiences, aligning with core business objectives.

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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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Colm Humphreys

Microsoft Technology

Colm Humphreys

Account Executive

My name is Colm Humphreys, I'm based in Dublin and I work for Microsoft as an Account Executive. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. My passions include sport, fitness and technology!

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Conor O'Brien

Nostra Marketing

Conor O'Brien

Partner Success Manager



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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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Cormac Fitzpatrick

Autodesk Technology

Cormac Fitzpatrick

Senior Tax Director



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Cormac O Conaire

PA Design/Creative

Cormac O Conaire

CDO



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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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Dan Pierse

University College Cork Consultancy

Dan Pierse

Graduate Urban Planner

Dan is a graduate of University College Cork and has completed a BA Economics & Geography and also an MA in Planning and Sustainable Development. He is currently working part-time as a Graduate Planner at Charterhouse Infrastructure Consultants, while also undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma in GIS

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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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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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Danielle Deveney

Each&Other Design/Creative

Danielle Deveney

Senior UX Designer



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Darragh Lane

Microsoft Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

Darragh Lane

Customer Advocacy Manager



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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".



David O Hanlon

MTU Academia

David O Hanlon

Lecturer

I am a Chartered Work and Organisational Psychologist who has expertise in training, well being and user centred design. I have also taught on entrepreneurship, marketing and sales modules at university. Prior to lecturing, I worked in various roles focusing on enhancing workplace well being.

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David Smith

Huawei Consultancy

David Smith

Head of Ecosystems, Hauwei



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David Fairbrother

Big Motive Design/Creative

David Fairbrother

Product Design Lead



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David Caren

StudioForty9 Technology

David Caren

Project Manager

Over the past 15 years David has managed large global teams in the wearable technology & mobile applications space. Currently a member of the project management team for leading ecommerce specialists, StudioForty9.

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David O'Sullivan

StudioForty9 Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

David O'Sullivan

Senior Support Specialist

David brings many years of customer service experience to StudioForty9. Having worked in the Insurance Sector for several years and also in Voxpro on the Stripe support contract. David has a law degree from UCC.

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David Barrett

EPAM Systems Technology

David Barrett

Senior Project Manager



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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.



Deirdre Parker

UCC Education

Deirdre Parker

Career Consultant

Deirdre Parker is a dedicated professional with a multifaceted background spanning career advising, instructional design, and higher education. An applied psychology graduate initially, Deirdre has a strong aptitude providing career guidance and support to students at all levels and disciplines.

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Dermot O'Grady

Ardent Tide Ltd Entrepreneur

Dermot O'Grady

CEO

Business degree from Trinity college which included lots of fun times playing golf and meeting lots of interesting people that I am still connected to. Went into doing tax returns for builders at 23 and then into Construction payroll and compliance six years later where I now own my own business.

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Dhhruv Sachdeva

University College Cork financial services/professional servives/consulting

Dhhruv Sachdeva

Student

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

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Diana Bolog Samoila

Diana Bolog Samoila

Sustainability Analyst



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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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Dylan McSweeney

MTU Education

Dylan McSweeney

Business Information Systems 4th Year Student



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Emer Carr

Ki Business & Tech UX Consultancy

Emer Carr

UX Consultant & Web Developer

Hi, I'm Emer. Working in UX has given me a love for simplicity & creativity. Above all, being able to view through the eyes of others. Love going to gigs, travel/exploring, and learning from others. Fascinated by non-verbal communication & human behaviour in our digital world. Always stay cu

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Emer Nolan

Microsoft Technology

Emer Nolan

Portfolio Planner



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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.



Emma Walsh

StudioForty9 Technology

Emma Walsh

Front-end Developer

Currently working at StudioForty9, Emma is a Front-end developer with 5 years experience. Her journey in the working world has taken her across borders, having worked in South Korea, Germany, Ireland, and the UK in recent years. Emma holds qualifications in Data Analytics and Full Stack Development.

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Emma Keogh

Ardagh Group Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

Emma Keogh

Country HR Manager

Experienced HR Professional looking forward to hearing all the Big Ideas!

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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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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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Eoin Lacey

Autodesk financial services/professional servives/consulting

Eoin Lacey






Eric Reid

Nostra Technology

Eric Reid

Service Manager



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Eugene Knowd

Airbnb Engineering

Eugene Knowd

IT Manager

Hi there, my name is Eugene and I work as an IT Support Manager covering Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific. My job is all about making sure the tech side of things runs smoothly. Driven by a fervor for diversity, teamwork, and environmental preservation.



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




Fernando Calcada

EPAM Consultancy

Fernando Calcada

Lead Business Analyst



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Fiona D'Arcy

Linesight Marketing

Fiona D'Arcy

Director and Investor



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Fiona Martin

The Innovation Academy @ University College Dublin Design/Creative

Fiona Martin

Innovation Facilitator



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Fiona Malone

Amdocs Technology

Fiona Malone

Business Operations PM

Hi There, I'm a Project Manager who started my career as a computer science graduate, I am also a career coach in the company I work for. I have a teenage daughter and live in Co Kildare.

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Fiona Molloy

MSD Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

Fiona Molloy

Scientist



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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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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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Florian Bernicat

Autodesk financial services/professional servives/consulting

Florian Bernicat

Project accountant





Fred Creedon

MTU Education

Fred Creedon

User Centred Design Lecturer



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Gary Blake

PA Consulting Engineering

Gary Blake

Prototype Technician/CNC Programmer



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Gary Widger

Mercury Engineering Marketing

Gary Widger

Head of Change & Communication



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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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George Clarke

Dolmen Design/Creative

George Clarke

Industrial Designer

I am a recent graduate of product design in TUDublin and have a great passion for crafting innovative ideas and experiences. My final year project ErgoTech won several awards such as top 20 international James Dyson award. Currently I am working in Dolmen Design agency on some great projects!

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Georgia Gallagher

BigMotive Design/Creative

Georgia Gallagher

Design Researcher



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Gerard McCann

Microsoft Technology

Gerard McCann

Vetting Analyst

Excited to join The Big Idea as a mentor! Currently a Vetting Analyst at Microsoft, at the company almost 5 years. I studied Information Technology at Queen's University Belfast, and I'm passionate about cybersecurity, sports tech, and AI. Looking forward to getting started.

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Gillian McCarthy

UCC Education

Gillian McCarthy

Senior Prospect Researcher and Due Diligence Officer

I work in University College Cork as a Senior Prospect Researcher and Due Diligence Officer in the Alumni & Development Office. I work to find and vet donors to support significant projects at UCC, including funding student bursaries and scholarships. I look forward to mentoring some great teams!

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Glenn Rabie

EPAM Technology

Glenn Rabie

Delivery Manager



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Glyn Griffiths

PA Consulting Consultancy

Glyn Griffiths

Sustainability Innovation Consultant

Glyn Griffiths is an expert in making sure that the technology we love is created in a way that's better for the planet. He works as a Lead Sustainability Consultant, which means he uses a lot of data to help design things more sustainably. He has a PhD in Sustainability.

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Grace Brennan

Graphic Designer and Entrepreneur

Grace Brennan

Graphic Designer and Entrepreneur

Hello! My name is Grace Brennan and I am a freelance graphic designer and full time entrepreneur. I have experience in production design, graphic design, photography, design for film and branding. I have a degree in Visual communication Design and am passionate about design for social change.

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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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Hannah Storrie

BigMotive Consultancy

Hannah Storrie

Senior Service Designer

Senior Service Designer at Big Motive. I work with governments and other sectors to resolve service challenges, using research, user centred design and strategic thinking to create services that work efficiently and are easy for people to engage with. My background is in Mechanical Engineering.

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Hannah McLoughlin

Stripe Technology

Hannah McLoughlin

Policy Strategist



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Hannah Leacy

Studio49 Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

Hannah Leacy

Delivery Director

Hannah has over 8 years experience in the Ecommerce industry, focusing on Client Relationship Management. Hannah is the Delivery Director in StudioForty9 and is responsible for the Client Services teams and implementing solutions that drive efficiency and client satisfaction in the daily operations

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Harvinder Ghai

Amdocs Technology

Harvinder Ghai

EMEA Regional Product Support Manager



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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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Helene Thomas

Airbnb Choose

Helene Thomas

Safety Ambassador at Airbnb

I'm originally from France, my name is Hélène, I'm the mum of a little girl and a cat :) I decided to come to Ireland to improve my English.When I arrived in Ireland, a great career path began. I'm passionate about yoga and decided to teach it to children, to adults an people with special needs

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Hilary Goudie

Deloitte Digital design/creative

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Ian Burtenshaw

Aerogen Marketing

Ian Burtenshaw

Global Head of Marketing

26 years into a sales & marketing career. Lived and worked in U.K., USA and now Ireland. Enjoy walking, gardening, travelling & exploring, Lego, jigsaws, learning to play the xylophone.

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Ievgeniia Pedko

EPAM Consultancy

Ievgeniia Pedko

Senior Business Analyst



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Irene Calnan

Nostra technology

Irene Calnan

Service Delivery Manager





Irina Celinsky

Autodesk Technology

Irina Celinsky

Export Compliance Analyst



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Jack Connolly

PA Consulting Design/Creative

Jack Connolly

Usability Consultant

I'm Jack. work in a team where we design healthcare products. I have two main jobs in the team: Talk to the people who will use our devices to make sure that we are designing the right thing for them; and test our prototypes with them to make sure the products are easy to use.

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Jacqueline Callanan

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology

Jacqueline Callanan

Senior Product Analyst



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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 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 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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James McCann

EPAM Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

James McCann

Business Development Manager



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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.


Jamie Kavanagh

Kavanagh Construction

Jamie Kavanagh

Director of Planning & Analytics



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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



Jane Lyons

Amdocs Technology

Jane Lyons

Business Operations Professional



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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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JIAN HE KE

design/creative

JIAN HE KE





Jo Sachs-Eldridge

Programme Manager



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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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Joanne McMullan

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Joerg Steegmueller

Nostra + self-employed IT and Training/Education

Joerg Steegmueller

IT Consultant / Business Coach / Personal Development Coach

I have a strong background in technology with over 30 years of experience in telecommunications and in addition I am a Business Coach and Personal Development Coach and a love for helping (young) people to be as successful as possible on their path in life.

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John Harrington

Linesight Technology

John Harrington

Global IT Manager



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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 Synnott

Big Motive Design/Creative

Jonathan Synnott

Design Research Lead

I am the Design Research Lead at Big Motive, a digital design agency based in Belfast. My role focuses on understanding the attitudes, behaviours, and needs of the users of new products and services.

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Jonathan Maharaj

UCC Academy Design/Creative

Jonathan Maharaj

Creative Lead



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Jude Doherty

Stripe Technology

Jude Doherty

Global Head Financial Crimes Risk Assessment

Protecting Stripe and our users from bad actors. Stripe makes it super simple for businesses to accept and move money online. My job is to protect Stripe and our users. I work at the intersection of Anti-Financial Crimes and Data Science. On my bike or listening to music when I'm offline!

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Julie Connor

Stripe Technology

Julie Connor

Regulatory Risk Manager

I studied Maths and Computing on college, I started out as a software tester, then developer, then consultant and contractor across a number of tech industries and then moved into Financial Services specialising in EU regulation. In Stripe I'm working in Regulatory Compliance.

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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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Kate Walsh

Airbnb Technology

Kate Walsh

Global Social Impact Program Manager

I\'m Irish, living in London since 2016. I work for Airbnb, and lead the global social impact program. At work, I\'m passionate about diversity and inclusion, employee advocacy, and philanthropy. I love food: dining out, cooking, hosting dinner parties. Music is also a big passion!

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Kathryn Mason

MASONRY PR Public Relations

Kathryn Mason

Managing Director

MASONRY founder, Kathryn Mason has a career spanning over 30 years. This expansive career has seen the launch of some of the most iconic names in pop music including Take That and Westlife. In 2009, Kathryn completed a Diploma in Digital Marketing awarded with Distinction and she later gained a Dip

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Katie Sandham

University College Cork education

Katie Sandham

Continuous Improvement and Innovation Lead



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Kevin O'Mahony

MTU Education

Kevin O'Mahony

Student



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Kevin Dowling

Stripe

Kevin Dowling

Global head of partner solutions architecture



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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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Laura Blighe

MrPRICE Marketing

Laura Blighe

Marketing Director

I started working in MrPRICE Oct 2014 and joined the team as a marketing asssitant, in Mar 2015 I became their social media & events manager, then in Jun 2015 I was promoted to marketing manager and finally in Nov 2019 I became a director of the company as the MrPRICE marketing director.

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Laura Campbell

Big Motive Design/Creative

Laura Campbell

Interaction Designer

I'm Laura, an Interaction Designer at Big Motive and a lover of typography! I've been designing for around 9 years with a core focus on User Interface and User Experience Design meaning I'm always thinking about the end user and meeting their needs.

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Lauren ODonovan

Studioforty9 Consultancy

Lauren ODonovan

Ecommerce Growth Executive



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Lauren Churchouse

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology
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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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Lisa Mongey

Autodesk Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

Lisa Mongey

Employment Tax Senior Manager



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Liz Dolan

Mortar & More Design/Creative

Liz Dolan

Creative Director

Liz is an award-winning designer with over 20 years’ experience within the workspace, hospitality, retail and residential sectors working on projects across the globe . As Creative Director she leads the design team while being one of the main points of contact for key stakeholders during a project.

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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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Louise Cassidy

CK Comms Marketing

Louise Cassidy

Communications consultant



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Lucy Barlow

Selection Manager



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Lucy Fitzgerald

Lucy Fitzgerald






Maeve Minihane

University College Cork Education

Maeve Minihane

Access UCC PLUS Programme Schools Outreach Co-ordinator





Maeve Higgins

Microsoft Technology

Maeve Higgins

Risk Solutions Manager



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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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Mags Arnold

University College Cork Education

Mags Arnold

Project Lead MicroCreds



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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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Malcolm Dunn

Stripe Technology

Malcolm Dunn

EMEA Enterprise Support Leader

Currently EMEA Lead for Enterprise Support at Stripe, I have 10+ years experience of customer experience, support and service delivery design across multiple industries including travel (TUI Group), retail (Amazon), cloud (AWS), and fintech (Stripe).

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Marcus Swan

EPAM Design/Creative

Marcus Swan

Associate Design Director



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Marie Hallen Cody

Autodesk financial services/professional servives/consulting
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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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Mark Banchansky

Independent College education

Mark Banchansky

Lecturer, Consultant, Mentor, Board Member

30+ years of diverse international experience in retail, operations, management consultancy, and leadership roles across various industries focusing on strategic planning, transformation and change.

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Mary Bourke

DeBurca Design Design/Creative

Mary Bourke

Goldsmith

I am a creative practitioner, as a goldsmith I design and make beautiful jewellery in my studio in rural Co Carlow. I have worked with primary and second-level schools as a Creative Associate. I love helping people come up with different solutions to solve complex problems.

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Mary Clare Byrne

Microsoft Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

Mary Clare Byrne

Global Finance Operations Leader



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MaryClare Clark

University College Cork Public service
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MaryClare Clark

President & CEO



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Masih Shafieian

Unum Technology

Masih Shafieian

IT Project Manager




Matthew Aston

Ardagh Group Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

Matthew Aston

Group Treasury Director



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Matthew Geraghty

Mercury Engineering Marketing

Matthew Geraghty

Communications Graduate



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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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Michael Torrans

Accenture The Dock Design/Creative

Michael Torrans

Design Manager



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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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Michelle Byrne

MTU Technology

Michelle Byrne

Student



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Mudit Kumar

Amdocs Technology

Mudit Kumar

Software Test Engineer

I am a Software Test Engineer at Amdocs with nearly 8 years of experience in the software industry, I contribute my expertise to the ANDF project which is a mediation solution. In my free time, I take pleasure in cooking and and love approaching it in a creative way.

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Murali Shyamsundar

Medicshub Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

Murali Shyamsundar

Consultant/ Founder



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Nathan Meade

Amdocs Technology

Nathan Meade

Software Engineer

I completed a Bachelors degree in Computer Science with Data Analytics in 2022 and am currently working as an Experienced Software Engineer with Amdocs. Outside of work , I love graphic design, travel, 35mm photography and hiking. I started my own clothing brand called \"Syntax Archive\" :)

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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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Neil Hanratty

Salesforce Design/Creative

Neil Hanratty

Principal Creative Strategist

I'm Neil! A former advertising art director, now working in a tech company as a creative strategist (don't worry, I'm not entirely sure what the job title means either). I've always loved all things creative, and coming up with fun, impactful ideas that connect with people!

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Niall O'Kelly

Adidas Design/Creative

Niall O'Kelly

Global Director Experience Design: Future of Content



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Niamh Cooney

The Big Idea Education

Niamh Cooney

Head of Development and Sustainability



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Niamh OMahoney

UCC Academia

Niamh OMahoney

Postdoctoral Researcher in Neurodiverse Chemistry Education

Hey guys, my name is Niamh. I am a researcher at UCC. I did my undergraduate and postgraduate here; BSc in Chemistry with Forensic Science and a PhD in Analytical Chemistry. I am now a postdoctoral researcher in neurodiverse chemistry education. I live in Cork but I'm from Limerick.

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Niamh Moore

IPS Construction

Niamh Moore

Chief Marking Officer



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Nick O

Nick Ó Brand Identity Design

Nick O

Brand Identity Designer

Think Queer Eye meets Marie Kondo for brands. I help businesses feel uncluttered, stylish and confident to strut their stuff and pop off the shelves.

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Nicky O'Boyle

Trinity College Dublin Education

Nicky O'Boyle

Lecturer in Microbiology

I\'m a Lecturer and Research Group Leader at Trinity College Dublin. I specialise in molecular microbiology. My work involves studying how nasty bacteria behave when they infect us, and working out new ways to prevent infection.

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Nicole Kirwan

Bradley: The Brand Agency Design/Creative

Nicole Kirwan

Brand Consulting Executive

My name is Nicole, and I'm a Brand Consulting Executive in a full-service brand agency called Bradley: The Brand Agency. I work in research insights, brand discovery, copywriting, social media management, marketing strategy, and more! I work in a really creative team, so I learn every day.

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Nijo Cyriac

Amdocs Technology

Nijo Cyriac

Project Manager



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NITTY BENNY

Amdocs Engineering

NITTY BENNY

Software Development Specialist

I am software developer with 10 year of experience, currently working with Amdocs. I worked as a mentor for my team mates, I am a goto person for my team mates for their questions on the tasks assigned to them. I would like to be part of Big Idea mentor program and help and guide the young talents.

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Noel Wilson

MSD Ireland Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

Noel Wilson

Senior Business Analyst

25+ years experience in pharmaceuticals & life-sciences. Science, Technology, Business, Communications. I recently completed my M.Sc. Part-Time @ DCU

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noreen cotter

MSD Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals
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noreen cotter

Associated Director / QP

Noreen Cotter is an Assoc. Director, Qualified Person at MSD based in Co. Tipperary. Noreen has a strong background in quality assurance and compliance, for release of Pharmceutical Product.


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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Padraic O Gara

Herny Schein Design/Creative

Padraic O Gara

Director of Branding and Creative Gloabal eCommerce



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Pallavi Sadangaya

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology

Pallavi Sadangaya

Senior Technical Consultant/ Senior Software Engineer



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Paris Callan

The Pudding Design/Creative

Paris Callan

Associate Creative Director



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Pat Freeley

The B!G Idea Design/Creative

Pat Freeley

Motion Design



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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 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.


Paul Fox

Autodesk financial services/professional servives/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 Geeleher

University College Cork education

Paul Geeleher

Schools Outreach




Paula McGrath

Fineos Technology

Paula McGrath

Security and Compliance lead



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Pearse O'Neill

Big Motive Design/Creative

Pearse O'Neill

Interaction Designer



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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

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.



Pradeep Kamble

Amdocs Technology

Pradeep Kamble

Software Engineer

Highly Ambitious, Passionate, Self-Motivated, Technical Software engineer and Data Analyst. Currently working at Openet - An Amdocs Company as a Software Engineer

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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 Corcoran

EPAM Technology

Rachael Corcoran

Direc



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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 Sloan

BigMotive Design/Creative

Rachel Sloan

Senior Content Design

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 graphic design and more recently service design, having worked with a range of clients, from small startups to large organisations.

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Rachel O'Flynn

Stripe Financial services

Rachel O'Flynn

Global Monitoring & Assurance Lead

Hi folks, my name is Rachel and I am from Cork. I have worked in Stripe for 2 years and I lead the Global Monitoring & Assurance team. Being from Cork I love hurling and football. I am a lifelong Liverpool supporter but, obviously, Roy Keane is my all time favourite player. Keano!

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Rachel Gough

University College Cork Academia

Rachel Gough

Lecturer




Raomal Perera

Lean Disruptor Education

Raomal Perera

Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship



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Rebecca Robinson

MTU Education

Rebecca Robinson

Entrepreneurship Researcher

I am an Entrepreneurship Researcher in the Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence (MTU). Formally, I ran my own digital media marketing company and worked as a marketing manager in industry for many years. I received a Masters in Business in the area of Entrepreneurship and won several awards

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Richard Thomas Greene

Autodesk

Richard Thomas Greene

Privacy Counsel




Richie Hartnett

MTU Academia

Richie Hartnett

Student



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Robyn McDonald

StudioForty9 Consultancy

Robyn McDonald

Account Manager

Robyn forms part of the growth team at Studio Forty9 as an account manager. She studied a Bachelor of Commerce and throughout her career has gained experience in ecommerce, digital marketing, SEO, and web development.

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Rodrigo Ottero

FINEOS Corporation Ltd technology

Rodrigo Ottero

Lead Software Engineer





Ronan Murphy

VisionGreen Consultancy Ltd Consultancy

Ronan Murphy

Sustainability Consultant / Co-Founder of VisionGreen Consultancy Ltd

My name is Ronan Murphy, Co-founder of VisionGreen Consultancy Ltd, a Sustainability Consultancy business working in the areas of Energy / Carbon reporting and reduction, alternative fuels for Transport and Sustainability reporting and strategy for business. Our work is aimed at making a difference.

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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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Sami DeLuca

Each&Other 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 Brosnan

MTU Academia

Sandra Brosnan

Lecturer in Accounting



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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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Santa Poshtarenko

EPAM Technology

Santa Poshtarenko

Project Manager



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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 Duggan

Microsoft Advertising/Media

Sarah Duggan

Senior Sales Manager

Leading an International, multi-cultural Sales Team, responsible for developing new business across multiple markets, bringing new clients to our Microsoft Advertising platform and ensuring they are set up for success across our product offering.

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Sarah Keane

Dolmen Design/Creative

Sarah Keane

Industrial Designer



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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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Scott McGowan

MTU Education

Scott McGowan

Lecturer

Lecturer at Munster Technological University: Department of Accounting and Information Systems. Qualified Management Accountant with 6 years Industry Experience. Interests: Music, Sports, Reading and Financial Markets.

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Sean Cleary

Mercury Consultancy

Sean Cleary

Risk and Strategy Associate



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Sean Sammon-Duignan

consultancy
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Sean Sammon-Duignan

Innovation Manager



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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





Sharon Lehane

MTU Academia

Sharon Lehane

Lecturer

I am a Lecturer in Business at Munster Technological University (MTU). I also have ten years industry experience working as an Accountant for both the Kerry Group and Apple.

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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 servives/consulting

Simon McConnell

Accounting Director





Sinead Carey

financial services/professional servives/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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Smaranda Maier

Authentic Health Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

Smaranda Maier

Nutrition Health Coach



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Sophie Ainscough

SEI Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

Sophie Ainscough

Senior Programmes Manager



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Sorcha Harman

Porcha Design Design/Creative

Sorcha Harman

Interior Designer



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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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Stephen Connaire

Nostra Technology

Stephen Connaire

IT Team Lead

I’ve spent the last decade diving deep into the world of technology. From troubleshooting complex systems to helping end users. When I’m not immersed in lines of code, you’ll find me out in the wild. Adventure races are my adrenaline fix!

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Stephen Gregan

Amdocs Technology

Stephen Gregan

Software Support Specialist

Hi All, My name is Stephen. I have been working in IT for the last 6 years. I am really looking forward to helping you all with the projects. Outside of work I enjoy going for walks, cycling and swimming. Also, I enjoy going to football matches with my friends. I support Shelbourne FC.

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Stephen Cummins

Unum Technology

Stephen Cummins

Senior User Experience Designer

Stephen is an award winning designer, with almost 20 years experience. He has worked across all areas of graphic & web design and since 2015 he's focussed on UX/UI Design. A natural motivator he works hard to ensure that the teams he collaborates with have everything they need to do well.

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Tanya Moore

Senior Community Manager



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Theresa Nolan

StudioForty9 Technology

Theresa Nolan

Project Manager

Theresa has 4 years experience as an ecommerce project manager with Studioforty9 delivering enterprise-level projects for retailers. She has over 10 years of commercial and project management experience. Theresa has previously worked in account, product and project management roles for the Poppulo

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Thomas Faller

Unum Technology

Thomas Faller

Software Engineer



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Timothy Kaye Mellor

Microsoft Technology

Timothy Kaye Mellor

Partner Enablement Manager

I'm a Partner Enablement Manager at Microsoft, working with Microsoft's business Partners to ensure that their experience is prioritised when doing business with Microsoft. I have a strong passion for creativity and innovation, and can't wait to see what your teams bring to the table.

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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

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Una Hegarty

AWS Cloud Deployment Manager





Vanessa Casey

Microsoft Technology

Vanessa Casey

Global Strategic Engagement Manager at Microsoft



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Vasilis Avlonitis

EPAM Technology

Vasilis Avlonitis

Senior Delivery Manager

A highly motivated Senior Engineering Manager with a background in Solutions Architecture, Delivery Management, Technical Program Management and almost 20 years of experience in FMCG, Life Sciences, and FS/Insurance creating and leading multicultural and distributed teams.

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Viktorija O'Sullivan

Xperi Financial services/ professional services/ consulting

Viktorija O'Sullivan

EMEA Talent Acquisition Manager



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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

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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.