Ian O'Keeffe

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Industry Coordinator @ University of Limerick
County Clare, Ireland
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County Clare, Ireland, Ireland
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Ian thrives on working with people and technology, and drawing the best output from both. With a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork, Ian has a strategic and forward-looking outlook, with experience in leadership, research, industry/academic collaboration and facilitation, mentoring and coaching, lecturing and presentation, analytical and communication skills. An experienced agile project manager, innovator and coach, he is a genuine, considerate, team player who works hard and believes in engaging meaningfully with all direct reports and other colleagues.Commercial IT industry work experience covers more than 20 years, encompassing such diverse domains as banking & finance, the motor industry, forestry, telecommunications, video and audio editing software, automated soundtrack composition systems and A.I. and software localisation, and companies as varied in size as large multinationals through to technology startups.10 years academic research experience includes a position as a PhD researcher and systems architect on a commercial Enterprise Ireland research project in the Interaction Design Centre in the University of Limerick involving the creation of automated music composition software for video editors, which lead to a PhD in the area of cognitive musicology and interactive systems, and then to a position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Centre for Next Generation Localisation in the Localisation Research Centre in UL. More recently, Ian joined Lero as part of the Covigilant project with a focus on gathering evidence to inform and optimise Ireland’s digital contact-tracing strategy and practice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, before seizing on an opportunity to join the team driving the creation of the highly innovative Immersive Software Engineering programme as a Senior Research Fellow in the Dept of Computer Science. He is now the Industry Coordinator for the programme, acting as the conduit between academia and industry.Specialties: Project Management, Commercial/Academic collaboration, Software Development, Research, SCRUM/ Agile, People Management and Coaching, Graduate Recruitment, Financial Services, Localisation, Video Editing, Interaction Design, Video Game Soundtrack Adaptation, Funding/Grant applications (FP7, E.I., H2020, IDA, SFI...).

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University of Limerick

University Of Limerick

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Industry Coordinator
County Clare, Ireland
Ian O'Keeffe Work Experience Details
  • University Of Limerick
    Industry Coordinator
    University Of Limerick
    County Clare, Ireland
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  • University Of Limerick
    Industry Coordinator
    University Of Limerick Mar 2022 - Present
    Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
    Immersive Software Engineering [ISE] is a ground-breaking new programme with a roster of more than 40 technology companies in which students can advance their learning in specialised placements we call residencies. As Industry Coordinator, my key role is in collaborating with our business partners and academic team to develop individualised residency experiences for ISE’s students and ISE partner companies, with a primary focus on creating, maintaining, and deepening relationships between ISE’s academic and industry partners. Key aspects of the role include developing work practices and systems to enable sustainable engagement between ISE and our industry partners for the benefit of ISE’s students.
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  • University Of Limerick
    Senior Research Fellow
    University Of Limerick Sep 2020 - Mar 2022
    County Limerick, Ireland
    Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems focused on developing the future of IT education through the Immersive Software Engineering initiative and course
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  • Lero
    Postdoctoral Researcher
    Lero Jun 2020 - Sep 2020
    Limerick, Ireland
    PostDoc on the COVIGILANT project with a focus on gathering evidence to inform and optimise Ireland’s digital contact-tracing strategy and practice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  • Freelance
    It Agile Project Manager
    Freelance Dec 2019 - May 2020
    Scarriff, East Clare
    An experienced Agile Project Manager and coach, Ian thrives in technical leadership positions that permit him to apply his multi-disciplinary experience to both software and personnel development through innovative approaches and uses of technology. A Certified ScrumMaster, he is a genuine, considerate, team player who works hard, instils loyalty in others, and passionately believes in engaging meaningfully and constructively with all direct reports and colleagues to bring out the best in them.With a strong belief in people and teamwork, Ian has a strategic and forward-looking outlook, with experience in leadership, research, facilitation, mentoring, teaching and presentation, recruitment, analytical and communication skills. Taking this gap during Covid-19 crisis to upskill in preparation for future roles: Close to completion of PRINCE2 Foundation training, targeting the exam in May, and midway thru AWS Practitioner eLearning.Domain knowledge: Financial Services, Banking, Motor Industry, Telecommunications, Forestry, Multimedia (Video & Audio Editing Software, Automated Soundtrack Composition, Image analysis), Localisation & Internationalisation Industry.
  • Fidelity Investments
    Manager, Software Engineering/Development
    Fidelity Investments Aug 2012 - Dec 2019
    Project Management – Manager for multiple parallel Agile business-facing Application Development projects across different time-zones as part of the Leap training program. Project scope covers all aspects of software development from UX/UI thru database projects (typically Javascript/Angular front-end, Java/Spring mid-tier, Oracle PL/SQL backend).Product Model methodology using JIRA and the Structure plug-in; Projects and documentation tracked mostly using Jive, but also have exposure to Confluence; Project Solicitation – Responsible for soliciting project submissions from customers; gathering customer requirements, technical stack proposals, access requirements; forming project teams and managing customer/developer interactions.Talent Development – Leadership – Inspiring others through my actions; Locating, developing & retaining the best IT talent;Communications – Influencing multiple levels within the organisation, across the global sites, comfortable presenting at executive/senior leader level; Problem-solving & Innovation – Driving technical solutions to the training team’s technical requirements (employee database design, internal collaborative social network etc.).
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  • University Of Limerick
    Post Doctoral Research Fellow
    University Of Limerick Dec 2008 - Aug 2012
    Localisation Research Centre, Limerick
    Postdoctoral Researcher in Digital Content Translation and Adaptation Technologies with the Centre for Next Generation Localisation (CNGL) project, a Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) funded CSET, in the Localisation Research Centre in the University of Limerick. Project Management – Responsible for UL team Demonstrator Prototype systems development for 6-monthly internal conferences when reviewed by SFI and industry partners; Developed UI and web service templates and modules in PHP, MySql & Apache using REST to help support student developer team;• Research Leadership – Coaching & mentoring research students, encouraging individual innovation and research; • People Management - PhD Supervision; • Chair of CNGL Evaluation Group – Coordination, community support, statistics, reporting; • Lecturing – Complete modules at Masters level; Comfortable in front of large groups;• Production of peer-reviewed publications – Strong technical and academic writing skills; • Submission of funding proposals/projects; • Coordination of conferences in UL; Key areas: People Management - student development/mentoring/supervision, Project Management - Demonstrator Systems Research & Development - Conference Coordination & Management, Localisation Engineering, Software Development, PR & Marketing.
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  • University Of Limerick
    Phd Researcher/Postdoc
    University Of Limerick Apr 2004 - Nov 2008
    Interaction Design Centre, Ul
    Worked as a researcher on an E.I. funded research project in the Interaction Design Centre involving the creation of automated music composition software for video editors. PhD was completed in parallel with this research, in the field of emotive musicology, an intersection of the psychology of emotions, cognitive musicology and software development, and resulted in the creation of an interactive music modification system suitable for non-musicians that was capable of capturing aspects of human emotion as expressed through the music.Key areas: Software development in X-Code, Objective C, ANSI C. Prototyping in Flash. Human Computer Interaction evaluation, User studies, Writing up PhD thesis.
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  • University Of Limerick
    Research Officer
    University Of Limerick Oct 2002 - Mar 2004
    Performed the groundwork for the subsequent Innovation Partnership by completing a Feasibility Study, and fostering connections with the industry side of the project, such as video editors, commercial partners and so on. Prepared presentation for E.I. panel prior to go-ahead for full project.
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  • Abaltat
    Software Architect
    Abaltat Oct 2006 - Nov 2008
    County Galway, Ireland
    Worked on a consultancy basis as a software developer and musicologist for the start-up company, Abaltat, which was created out of an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Partnership in collaboration with the Interaction Design Centre in the University of Limerick. Principle architect of the composition engine for the soundtrack composition system.Key areas: Software development - X-Code, Objective C, ANSI C, SVN & Bugzilla, Interaction Design/UI/UX development, Prototyping in Flash. Analysis of marketplace for product placement. R & D for future product enhancements.
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  • Pks/Orygen
    Senior Software Engineer
    Pks/Orygen Sep 1998 - Sep 2002
    County Limerick, Ireland
    Senior Software Engineer on the Bank of Ireland Banking Online project; also worked with Eircom as an onsite consultant in their facilities management department; CASE tools (CoolGen/AdvantageGen), Oracle, Java.
  • Mentec
    Systems Analyst/Consultant
    Mentec Aug 1996 - Sep 1997
    County Dublin, Ireland
    Systems Analyst and consultant to the IT department of Coillte; VMS, Cognos Powerhouse (Quiz, Quick, Qdesign etc...).
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  • Electronic Data Systems
    Systems Engineer
    Electronic Data Systems Oct 1992 - Aug 1996
    Dublin Ire , Luton Uk, Dallas Tx
    Initially worked on-site in Dublin, Ireland before moving to Luton, UK, to work on the European Aftersales project, working for GM. Also worked in EDS HQ in Dallas, US, for 3 months where I completed their SE training programme. Returned to Luton, UK and was involved in moving the whole support operation for European Aftersales to Dublin, Ireland.
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Ian O'Keeffe Skills

Software Development Music Technology Localisation Internationalisation Cultural Adaptation Of Digital Content Cognitive Musicology Interaction Design Video Editing Sound Engineering Project Management Supervisory Skills Real Time Video Game Soundtrack Adaptation Recording Research Music Programming Html C++ Teaching C User Interface Design Software Project Management Localization Software Engineering Internationalization Computer Science Human Computer Interaction Agile Methodologies

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Ian O'Keeffe works for University Of Limerick

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Ian O'Keeffe attended University Of Limerick, Open University, University Of Limerick, Sound Training Centre, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin School Of Music (Cdvec).

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Ian O'Keeffe has skills like Software Development, Music Technology, Localisation, Internationalisation, Cultural Adaptation Of Digital Content, Cognitive Musicology, Interaction Design, Video Editing, Sound Engineering, Project Management, Supervisory Skills, Real Time Video Game Soundtrack Adaptation.

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