Lecturer in Cybersecurity

• Apr 2021 - Present

Lecturer in Computer Science (Cybersecurity)

• Apr 2021 - Present

Cybersecurity Lecturer with Cyber Skills Cybersecurity Lecturer with Cyber Skills

World Skills Ireland Expert -Skill 54 Cyber Security

• Dec 2021 - Present

Chief Examiner for Skill 54 Cybersecurity Chief Examiner for Skill 54 Cybersecurity

Univserity Scholar

• 2014 - Present

Up to 5 Quercus University Scholarships are awarded every year and the scholarship is targeted at students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. I was the representative from the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science for the academic year of 2014/2015. https://www.ucc.ie/en/quercus/about/meetourscholars/ Up to 5 Quercus University Scholarships are awarded every year and the scholarship is targeted at students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. I was the representative from the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science for the academic year of 2014/2015. https://www.ucc.ie/en/quercus/about/meetourscholars/

Research Ph.D. Student in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2021

Undertaking a Ph.D in Electrical and Electronic Engineering focusing on wireless communications and cyber physical systems. Currently pursuing research in intrusion detection in Wireless Sensor Networks for applications in IoT and Aerospace. Machine Learning is being researched as the backbone to intrusion detection system. This is in collaboration with United Technologies Research Center Ireland Ltd. and the Irish Research Council. Undertaking a Ph.D in Electrical and Electronic Engineering focusing on wireless communications and cyber physical systems. Currently pursuing research in intrusion detection in Wireless Sensor Networks for applications in IoT and Aerospace. Machine Learning is being researched as the backbone to intrusion detection system. This is in collaboration with United Technologies Research Center Ireland Ltd. and the Irish Research Council.

Postgraduate Representative

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2021

This role involves working as part of the UCC College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) postgraduate committee. I am the representative for the School of Engineering and work with representatives from each of the other schools/departments in SEFS to expand the research community in SEFS and promote interdisciplinary relationships through workshops and networking events. The committee also focuses on improving the overall working conditions and well being of postgraduates.I received a UCC Works award in the Studnet Life Pathway for my work as part of this committee Show less

Postgraduate Demonstrator

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

Worked as a postgraduate demonstrator in Electronics, Telecommunications, and first-year Arduino based labs. This role involved teaching practical breadboard based electronic circuits, simulation and hardware-based telecommunications (Transmission Lines), and Arduino based electronics with a focus on building a programmable robot. I was involved with practicals involving engineering students from first year to fourth year. Modules Included: EE1007, EE2007, EE3022 & EE4016

UCC Maths Tutor

• Jan 2018 - May 2019

Mathematics Tutor for 1st year engineering students. This role involved teaching one tutorial a week for 10 weeks to a class of approximately 25 students. The modules included were MA1011 and MA1012.

Lecturer

• Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

Lectured in Information Theory to final year electrical and electronic undergraduates as part of the module entitled EE4004 - Telecommunications II. In total 5 hours of lectures were completed under the supervision of my Ph.D. supervisor, who was also the module lecturer/coordinator.

Postgraduate Demonstrator

• 2019 - 2020

Demonstrator in Arduino based practicals as part of the Cork Electronics Industry Association Transition Year work experience week 2019 & 2020. Demonstrator in Arduino based practicals as part of the Cork Electronics Industry Association Transition Year work experience week 2019 & 2020.

Intern

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2016

Wireless Sensor Network Intern Wireless Sensor Network Intern

Project Engineer

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

Working as a Project Engineer at the MSD Biopharmaceutical plant. Main duties comprise of automation and electrical engineering. Work with other engineers in order to facilitate projects. Main duties include documentation work and commissioning. Documentation work includes reviewing, approving and preparing documents which are essential to projects and work needed. Working as a Project Engineer at the MSD Biopharmaceutical plant. Main duties comprise of automation and electrical engineering. Work with other engineers in order to facilitate projects. Main duties include documentation work and commissioning. Documentation work includes reviewing, approving and preparing documents which are essential to projects and work needed.

Undergraduate Engineer

• May 2014 - Sep 2014

Spent the summer of 2014 working with a power electronics company as part of both the R&D team and the Applications Team. Main duties comprised of Thermal analysis using both thermal camera & thermocouples and part fault analysis. Gained experience in EMI, component analysis, modular and single output power supplies, ac/dc converters, dc/dc converters, power factor correction, fault analysis, engineering standards and magnetics. Gained knowledge in the use of test equipment including data loggers, ovens, electrical loads and power supplies. Gained experience in problem solving and in design of components such as inductors. Show less

Assistant Manager

• May 2012 - Jun 2014

Worked in a bookmakers in Cork during college. Worked as a cashier in Jameson Racing bookmakers. Received training in customer service and shop management. Operation of the betting machine, including handling and balancing of all cash transactions. Promoted to assistant manager and received more responsibility as I began to open/close shops and deal with the daily and weekly accounts for different shops. Adapted successfully to different roles within different stores.Received training in the use of a new Arckle betpos system and was given the responsibility to train other members of staff. Show less