Keith Cotter
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Stuart King
I first contactede Keith when I was looking for some additional CADCAM resource brough about by rapid business expansion. It soon became clear that Keith was efficient, very presonable, good value for money and most importantly, open, honest. after completing his initial workload I contracted Keith once more to help with some development work for a new product.
Seamus Hurley
Keith's role developed in Cadco from Applications Engineer responsible for technical support and training to Applications Consultant focused on end-user project delivery (including CAD, Visualisation and Document Management Projects). Keith always looked to develop his role and recommend new opportunities to the company. He was professional and enthusiastic in all engagements, and could be relied on to complete the project at hand. Keith worked well as a team member and on his own initiative.
Stuart King
I first contactede Keith when I was looking for some additional CADCAM resource brough about by rapid business expansion. It soon became clear that Keith was efficient, very presonable, good value for money and most importantly, open, honest. after completing his initial workload I contracted Keith once more to help with some development work for a new product.
Seamus Hurley
Keith's role developed in Cadco from Applications Engineer responsible for technical support and training to Applications Consultant focused on end-user project delivery (including CAD, Visualisation and Document Management Projects). Keith always looked to develop his role and recommend new opportunities to the company. He was professional and enthusiastic in all engagements, and could be relied on to complete the project at hand. Keith worked well as a team member and on his own initiative.
Stuart King
I first contactede Keith when I was looking for some additional CADCAM resource brough about by rapid business expansion. It soon became clear that Keith was efficient, very presonable, good value for money and most importantly, open, honest. after completing his initial workload I contracted Keith once more to help with some development work for a new product.
Seamus Hurley
Keith's role developed in Cadco from Applications Engineer responsible for technical support and training to Applications Consultant focused on end-user project delivery (including CAD, Visualisation and Document Management Projects). Keith always looked to develop his role and recommend new opportunities to the company. He was professional and enthusiastic in all engagements, and could be relied on to complete the project at hand. Keith worked well as a team member and on his own initiative.
Stuart King
I first contactede Keith when I was looking for some additional CADCAM resource brough about by rapid business expansion. It soon became clear that Keith was efficient, very presonable, good value for money and most importantly, open, honest. after completing his initial workload I contracted Keith once more to help with some development work for a new product.
Seamus Hurley
Keith's role developed in Cadco from Applications Engineer responsible for technical support and training to Applications Consultant focused on end-user project delivery (including CAD, Visualisation and Document Management Projects). Keith always looked to develop his role and recommend new opportunities to the company. He was professional and enthusiastic in all engagements, and could be relied on to complete the project at hand. Keith worked well as a team member and on his own initiative.
Credentials
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Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I)
Scrum.orgOct, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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hsbcad
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Belgium
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Marketing Director
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Global Business Development and Marketing Manager
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Global Business Development Manager
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Jan 2014 - Present
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AFE Design Ltd
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Cork, Ireland
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Freelance Technical Design & Training Consultant
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May 2009 - Present
An experienced background in CAD/CAM design and training facilitation , both as a designer and software consultant, today when I work with you, I try to lever the greatest impact so you can achieve the results with confidence within your assigned budget. I am an independent consultant and can team up with you in a discipline you may need to provide, some of these are: CAD/CAM design services Off-site manufacturing projects (timber & steel frame, SIPS and post & beam) Planning guidance and submission for domestic, commercial and farming projects Civil and structural projects 2D/3D design implementation Consultancy services Analyse current methods within your business areas, and assist by advising how new initiatives may improve these areas going forward. Softskill and IT Training services: Qualified FETAC Trainer (experience in learning needs analysis, design, delivery and evaluation of programmes.) Deliver one to one, varying size groups, private and public training in soft skills and IT based technology. Delivered instructional training on software platforms – CAD/CAM, Microsoft and database Delivered FETAC ‘Train the Trainer’ program, as part of Upskilling Program in St John’s College Delivered training program on ‘How to manage people effectively’ in Cork College of Commerce Guest lecture support at IITD FETAC Major 6 certificate program Proven understanding of ‘Systematic Training Cycle’, - Grade Distinction during studies in IITD cert program Skills attained: Soft: Sales channel research, project management, training and development, presentation IT: hsbCAD, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Teamviewer Show less
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hsbSOFT Ltd
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Shannon, Ireland.
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Regional Business Development Manager
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Feb 2002 - Mar 2009
Responsible for the management and start up of software product sales/training company, marketing and developing the business throughout Ireland and UK region. Proven reputable experience in: Account management at a senior strategic level into private shareholding companies (75+), Sales target awareness and reporting, Bespoke software development management, HR responsibility for a limited cross functional technical team, Financial forecasting and filing in accordance with corporate guidelines, Training design & delivery extensively on site and in house Operations management Cultural business experience extensively across EMEA region Skills attained: Soft: Sales & presentation, project management, training and development IT: hsbCAD, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Revit, VisionREZ, Salesforce CRM, WebEX, Show less
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Cadcoevolution
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Applications Consultant
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Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
Promotion to Applications Engineer, supporting the direct channel business expansion. Advise direct clients on suitable software products to enhance their business, through analysis of existing systems, provision of selected software, design and delivery of training and support through ongoing basisResearched potential new vertical software products from vendors in the EMEA region, to expand cadcoevolution software portfolioShowcased and presented software products at trade exhibitions and onsite/on line virtual demonstrations.Skills attained: Soft: Sales & presentation, project management, training, IT: Microsoft Office, EDCL, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, 3D Studio Max and Viz, Goldmine CRM Show less
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Applications Engineer
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Sep 1998 - Dec 1999
Qualified Autodesk Certified Trainer, I delivered CAD technical inhouse/onsite training to expert partners, semi state/private companies and individual one on one. Some of the bodies I trained included, city and county councils, EMC, Stryker, Dell Inc., Institute technology colleges, DIT, UCC, and numerous architectural and consulting engineering practices.I also tutored to city and guilds certification level and supervised certification exams.I provided first, second and third level tier technical support to the expert partner channel and premium product support telephone line. I was responsible for supporting CAD and Microsoft platforms.Skills attained: Soft: Technical Support, Call centre awareness, training delivery IT: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, 3D Studio Max and Viz, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Mechanical, Goldmine CRM Show less
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Mott MacDonald
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United Kingdom
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Civil Engineering
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Environmental CAD Technician
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Sep 1997 - Aug 1998
Complete Cork Main Drainage Scheme (€300M) submission of project designs, documentation and presentations. The scope of work included preparation of the Preliminary Report and the Environmental Impact Assessment, steering the scheme through planning and on to detailed design and tender assessment. A member of CAD management team to implement CAD standards across four design disciplines. Provide and support provision of digital marketing presentations for submission tenders Sills attained: Soft: CAD management IT: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Show less
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RPS
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Civil and Structural CAD Techncian
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Sep 1993 - Aug 1997
Promotion to CAD Technician having fulfilled four year apprenticeship as a draughtsmanTravelled to various on site locations nationally to perform civil & structural surveys, collating land topology/water/sewerage data using total station technology, and converting data to design information in houseProvided complete CAD design base information for project submissions, tenders and final construction documentsResponsible for the upskilling senior design team from traditional drawing methods to CAD Skills attained:Soft: Surveying and Levelling, Front facing customer surveys, Training deliveryIT: AutoCAD, Total Station EDM, Show less
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Apprentice Draughtsman
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Sep 1989 - Aug 1993
Trained as an apprentice draughtsman, using traditional drawing pen and board intially and migrating to CAD, to provide complete drawing design data, for the submission of various civil and structural projects. A period of this time involved working in Dublin based office.Some projects completed were:Eli Lilly IE8 Build up, Beamish and Crawford Upgrade, Killarney Sewerage Scheme, Cobh Sewerage Scheme, Foynes water scheme, Waterford Water Scheme, Shannon Town redevelopment, and new road/bridges network.Skills Attained:Soft: Deadline attainment, Accurate data transference to drawingIT: AutoCAD, Design Drawing Show less
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Education
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Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
Higher Diploma in Science of Computing, Computer Software Engineering -
St Johns College
FETAC 5, Computer Programming -
Irish Institute of Training and Development
FETAC Level 6 Distinction Certificate, Training and Development in the Workplace -
Cork Institute of Technology
City & Guilds & Chartered Institute of Engineers, Surveying and Levelling