CV

CV

Experience:

  • Managing Director | joinpatch.org | October 2022 - Present
    • Ran Patch, the non-profit accelerator for high-potential young people. Lead the organisation’s growth into a non-profit focused on identifying and supporting young talent across the Island of Ireland.
    • Ran the Yearly accelerator, entirely in person, in Dublin. Identifying a cohort of diversely talented young people who could deliver a world-class demo day with 10 projects across a range of disciplines and recording its highest-ever attendance.
    • Managed Sponsor relationships and secured new sponsorships. Alongside reducing the overall cost of the program.
  • Engineer In Residence | NDRC | 2022 - Present
    • Provided technical support and guidance to Entrepreneurs, from tech stacks to product to hiring.
    • Worked closely with a diverse group of successful entrepreneurs and operators, leveraging their experience and networks to guide the next generation of founders. Assisted in the creation and enhancement of pitch decks and scripts before demo day.
    • Designed and implemented internal tools.
  • Founder/CEO | Mirr.tech | 2018-2022.
    • Invented and Patented the Touch Screen Smart Mirror - Then built a startup around it, building and providing a smart mirror as a system for smart home control.
    • Managed the DFM, Software and engineering across the whole stack. Even did some sales.
    • Participated in the Patch Summer Accelerator and Pioneer Remote Accelerator.
  • Founder | VC-Hunt (Exited) | 2021-Present
    • Acquired by an undisclosed Canadian Firm.
  • Founding Fellow | On Deck DeepTech | 2021 - 2022
  • Software Engineering Contractor | SixWest | 2021
    • Developed mobile variations of the Pilot Pal web app.
    • Ported the React Web App to React Native.
    • Developed a common codebase for iOS and Android using Flutter.
  • Product Innovation and Engineering Consultant | QL Global | 2020-2021
    • Worked on product engineering research projects and developed li-ion-based personal heating devices for integration into cold climate workwear.
    • Built logistic/distribution solutions through Amazon Global / FBA Export.
  • Computer Repair Technician | E-PC | 2015-2015
    • Managed assembly, diagnosis, and repair of mobile phones, laptops, and PCs.
  • Plumbers Laborer | Sporadic | 2015-2021
    • Assisted a local plumbing company as a hobby.

Projects:

  • Ludgate 2 Design
    • Design and render of CAD Models for the Ludgate Hub 2 - All content designed and rendered by me when I was in 5th Year
    • Youtube - Design Poster
  • Mergon Self-Driving Car
    • At age 15 - I designed an autonomous car concept for Mergon as part of an engineering competition
    • Designed the CAD, BOM and even some 3D prints for the internal structure of what an entirely self driving car should look like.
    • More content to be uploaded
  • Marlin Firmware For SKRE3 -
    • A variation on the Open Source Marlin Firmware to suit a specific, but common modification set for an Ender 3 3D Printer
    • Implemented and maintained for 5months ish
      • Marlin 2.0.2.5 + bugfixes
      • Bl-Touch Enabled Bi-linear leveling (4x4)
      • Replaced ABS preheat with PETG as PETG seems to be overtaking ABS in popularity, plus I use it more
      • Thermal Runaway Protection
      • S-curve acceleration
      • no boot splash saves memory and faster boot
      • current changes for tmc drivers, based on my config
      • Various improvements in configuration
  • Alert-A-Buoy
    • A Navigational Buoy SOS beacon for the Mediterranean.
  • EyeSpy
    • A small app using OCR and Image Recognition to identify bullying.