Experience

SEFtec Group

• Ireland
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Mechanical Engineering

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Overall responsibility for mechanical engineering design of custom survival training systems from concept through to delivery. Working within both internal and external teams to ensure smooth project delivery from concept to commissioning.R&D: Discussing requirements with global clients and internal teams; developing concepts; Finite Element Analysis (FEA); design optimisation; producing, testing, and validating prototypes.3D CAD: Using PTC Creo (similar to Autodesk Inventor / SolidWorks) to generate concept images through to production models and drawings for CAM, CNC machining, laser-cutting and folding, fabrication and assembly.Organisation: Responsibility for large-scale custom projects including budget control, timelines, procurement, and production optimisation.Production Management: Working with production teams from concept through to factory acceptance, including troubleshooting of any production issues.Technical Analysis: Reviewing of technical RFQ documentation to identify key challenges and opportunities in multi-million-euro government tenders.Sourcing: Sourcing and procurement of materials and components; identifying and working with potential suppliers of custom designed sub-assemblies.Technical Writing: Preparation of technical documentation for sales teams, internal test reviews and technical manuals. Focused on simplifying technical concepts for non-technical audiences.Flexibility: Frequently tasked with other critical, non-mechanical, projects such as development of company website and presentations, and generation of promotional images and videos.



LEVITAT

• Design & Innovation

  • 1999 - Jun 2016

  As well as consulting on international projects, I have developed several of my own inventions, including Wheelcrown™ (an automotive safety device) and BoilingPoint™ (an energy efficient electric kettle alternative) As well as consulting on international projects, I have developed several of my own inventions, including Wheelcrown™ (an automotive safety device) and BoilingPoint™ (an energy efficient electric kettle alternative)



ThinkBox

• Co Founder

  • May 2014 - Jun 2015

  Conducted user research while developing an innovative crowd participation mobile app. ThinkBox is a mobile app that allows a large group to steer and contribute to a live discussion, without distracting from the discussion itself. ThinkBox is extremely simple to use, but provides powerful insights, both during and after the event. Conducted user research while developing an innovative crowd participation mobile app. ThinkBox is a mobile app that allows a large group to steer and contribute to a live discussion, without distracting from the discussion itself. ThinkBox is extremely simple to use, but provides powerful insights, both during and after the event.



SEFtec Group

• Ireland
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Design Engineer

  • May 2008 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for development of specialist training products including Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainers & Eco-friendly Fire Fighting Training Props. I coordinated our partner companies when tendering for and delivering large-scale international projects. I also led technical and marketing communications, which involved technical writing, website development and the creation of marketing resources. Responsible for development of specialist training products including Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainers & Eco-friendly Fire Fighting Training Props. I coordinated our partner companies when tendering for and delivering large-scale international projects. I also led technical and marketing communications, which involved technical writing, website development and the creation of marketing resources.



Wheelcrown

• Founder & Managing Director

  • 1998 - 2008

  Formed and led a team to develop a business around a patented safety device for the automotive industry. Patents granted worldwide; presented to board level of leading global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Formed and led a team to develop a business around a patented safety device for the automotive industry. Patents granted worldwide; presented to board level of leading global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.



Akima Technical Solutions

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Design Engineer

  • 2005 - 2007

  Designed precision automated machinery for multinational and indigenous companies, mostly in the pharmaceutical and electronics industries. Designed precision automated machinery for multinational and indigenous companies, mostly in the pharmaceutical and electronics industries.



National Standards Authority of Ireland

• Ireland
• International Trade and Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Committee Member - I.S. 355:2006 Specification for helmets for hurling and camogie players

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2006

  Contributed to first-ever safety standard for helmets used in hurling and camogie (I.S. 355:2006). Contributed to first-ever safety standard for helmets used in hurling and camogie (I.S. 355:2006).