Chartered Structural Engineer

• Jul 2020 - Present

Chartered Engineer

• May 2016 - Jul 2020

Have worked on a number of exciting projects including: - The design of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Liverpool Shopping Park Edge Lane - The design of numerous structures on Ecocem's GGBS production facility in France, inlcuding the design of the expansion of the site to double output - The design of Four Ferns Nursing home - The design Barretstown Kids camp - The design and project management of Wests Centre residential development in Jersey - https://www.dandara.com/assets/x/198564 - The design and project management of Ferndene Nursing Home extension - The design and project management of a 96 bed nursing home in Balbriggan Along with a number other residential, refurbishment and retail developments. Show less

Senior Design Engineer

• Mar 2014 - Apr 2016

As a Senior Design Engineer for RPS I designed precast concrete bridges as part of the NRA M11 motorway upgrade scheme between Enniscorthy and Gorey. Previous to this I was involved in the design of the upgrade of the M8 M73 M74 Motorway improvement scheme in Glasgow, Scotland. As part of this project, I was responsible for the design of 10 structures on the scheme including steel footbridges, steel road bridges, the renovation of historical bridges, precast concrete bridges and reinforced concrete pier protections. In addition to this I have project management experience working with local councils in road improvement schemes, and have experience in tender writing and submission. Show less

IT Manager

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2013

As IT manager for the department of Civil Engineering in Trinity College Dublin, I was responsible for the maintenance of the department's IT hardware and software. In my position, I was required to install and integrate new hardware into the existing system while ensuring there was a fluid transfer of services and no interruption to existing facilities; I streamlined the existing programming system, increasing operating speed; and introduced a new hardware security system, reducing departmental costs. Show less

PhD Researcher

• Oct 2009 - Sep 2013

Under the supervision of Prof. Brian Broderick, I researched the mitigation of structural vibration caused by earthquake excitation using tuned liquid column dampers (TLCD). This research involved mathematical modelling and optimization the system followed by real-time testing of a hybrid model of the structure-TLCD model.On completion, this work validated the applicability of LCD dampers in seismic vibration mitigation and is used in the prediction of structural-LCD behaviour.

Student Engineer

• Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

RPS are a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing Planning, Engineering, Transportation and Environmental services. During this internship, I worked in the Waste and Energy and the Roads and Water departments. I was involved in several projects including: Shell Corrib gas project in Co. Mayo Dublin District Heating Scheme A proposal for a waste recycling facility (MRF) in Co. Cork Metro proposal This involved producing a technology review for the Cork MRF project, researching data and legislation for both proposals, creating a legislation database for the regional office, assisting in administration for all projects and conducting an internal waste audit in the property. Show less

Cinnire Sinsearach

• Jul 2003 - Aug 2003

Coláiste na bhFiann is Ireland's largest national Irish youth organisation, founded 45 years ago to teach Irish to students by totally immersing them in the language 24 hours a day and removing all exposure to English or other languages. As a Cinnire I was responsible for the care, health and welfare of the students of ages 8-18. I taught spoken and some written Irish, I organised a song and drama competition and wrote the song and co wrote the drama for each. I also was a team leader in the management of events and maintenance of the property. Show less