A professional IT People Manager with over 26 years’ experience in the IT Services Sector. Leading a dynamic global team at IBM, my tenure as an Infrastructure and Software Development Manager has honed my proficiency in ensuring the high availability and reliability of the essential product download infrastructure. I have successfully managed large-scale data centre migrations, reinforcing IBM's operational efficiency. For the past 2 years, I have been working as a global People and Project Manager with IBM. My role encompasses fostering team skill development and promoting a collaborative work environment. Spearheading projects that align department functions with budget constraints exemplifies my commitment to strategic resource management. With a strong background in application development, I was dedicated to leveraging my expertise to advance IBM's technological capabilities and contribute to its continued success.
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Infrastructure And Software Development ManagerIbm May 2022 - May 2024Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland• Managed a global team of approximately 24 professionals across various IT disciplines. • Responsible for the availability and reliability of the IBM Product Download Infrastructure and related applications.• Focused on the development of team skills, job rotations, and team collaboration. • Focal for two significant datacenter migrations to streamline business operations• Driver of various projects to streamline department activities to meet budget challenges. • In-country Manager for 22 employees performing local HR related activities. -
Project ManagerIbm Jul 2010 - May 2022Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland• Qualified Project Manager responsible for Transform projects within the Download Hosting Environment. Projects include: Server upgrades and migrations to new hardware; Application development projects and Application migrations to High Availability environments.• Application Owner responsibilities to ensure Compliance for various back-end applications to support the download process. • Responsible for department funding and budget forecasting. Owner of the DHE Fall Plan Transform Initiative.
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Quality Engineering ManagerIbm Apr 2010 - Jul 2010Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland• Responsible for the overall site Quality Management system and Quality Metrics: DFI, FPY, QMX and Audits.• Drive initiatives for continuous improvements to our internal processes and products.• Responsible for driving closure to all supplier quality concerns; and conduction supplier qualifications and audits
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Industrial Engineering ManagerIbm Aug 2007 - Apr 2010Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland• Responsible for the fit-up and layout of the Dublin Manufacturing facility for both the high-end and low-end Server families. Main projects include: the consolidation of the Server Manufacturing facility from four buildings to three to incorporate the ESW operations from Copenhagen; the design of both the transition and main Singapore facilities, and scenario planning for the Dublin facility for post 2010.• Developed the new headcount model to calculate the direct manufacturing headcount requirement. Re-developed processes and methodologies to drive cost savings in excess of $5m per annum.• Developed the Industrial Engineering Team by expanding scope of operations, cross-training, personal development courses and “blue opportunities”.
Donal Kavanagh Education Details
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Project Management Professional -
Master Of Business Administration -
Aerospace Structures & Materials -
Postgraduate Diploma In Quality Control
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Mechanical (Manufacturing / Materials) Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions about Donal Kavanagh
What is Donal Kavanagh's role at the current company?
Donal Kavanagh's current role is People Management | Project Management | Team Leader | Stakeholder Management | Server Hardware | Application Development Management.
What schools did Donal Kavanagh attend?
Donal Kavanagh attended Project Management Institute, The Open University, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity College Dublin.
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