2024 Speakers
Andrew Ayres
Senior Specialist Technology Transformation
Laura Brodahl
Privacy and Data Regulatory Lawyer
Trevor Clohessy
Lecturer/Researcher: Transformative Technologies
Mamoona Asghar
Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Liam McDwyer
VP Customer Success & Services, Digital & AI
Conor Hynes
Director of Product Management & Data Strategy
David Murray
Principal Product Manager, Cloud Security & Access
Kate Feeney
Senior Manager, Communications & CSR
Jim Briscoe
Director, Critical Accounts Program EMEA and APAC
Robin Giller
Director of Software Product Management & Planning
Michelle Concannon
Senior Vice President of Technology
Ronan Conlon
Sen. Dir. of Engineering & Ireland Site Lead
Linda Devenney
Vice President Data Architecture
2024 Moderators
Shane Coyne
Principal Software Quality Engineer
William O’D. Johnstone
CTO & Co-Founder RugbySmarts
Sarah King
Senior Software Development Engineer
Karen Conway
Vice President, Technology Management
2024 Programme
April 2024
We would like to invite TY Students to take part in a 1/2 day of learning and activities, to develop a deeper understanding of why and how they can improve their online safety..
The programme will involve presentations and interactive sessions on Cyber Awareness, Gaming Addictions, Dark Materials within online gaming, how to identify them and what to do once identified.
Students will be given a presentation on the value of studying Computer Science and the career path to be gained from it.
If you are a computer science teacher or a year head for TY classes we would like to invite you and your students to take part in our Cyber Safety Programme this May as part of the AtlanTec Festival.
Register your interest now contact Jo via email jmullins@itag.ie
We would like to invite TY Students to take part in a 1/2 day of learning and activities, to develop a deeper understanding of why and how they can improve their online safety..
The programme will involve presentations and interactive sessions on Cyber Awareness, Gaming Addictions, Dark Materials within online gaming, how to identify them and what to do once identified.
Students will be given a presentation on the value of studying Computer Science and the career path to be gained from it.
If you are a computer science teacher or a year head for TY classes we would like to invite you and your students to take part in our Cyber Safety Programme this May as part of the AtlanTec Festival.
Register your interest now contact Jo via email jmullins@itag.ie
Dr Mamoona Asghar, Dr Enda Barrett, Evan O' Riordan, Dr Frank Glavin, Aoife Noone, & Dr Amna Shifa
10th/11th April, CS Taster Days University of Galway
- Cyber Security – Dr Mamoona Asghar
- AI Tools – Dr Enda Barrett
- SketchUp Session – Evan O’Riordan & Dr Frank Glavin
25th April, 10:30 – 13:00 ATU Mountbellew
Session 1: Cyber Safety, Mental Health, and MFA for devices – Aoife Noone.
Session 2 : Dark Materials (unhealthy UX design) in Online Games – Dr Mamoona Asghar.
Session 3: Generative AI for Image Editing/Manipulations – Dr Amna Shifa.
Wednesday 24 April
As part of the AtlanTec Festival itag Product Management forum in collaboration with Product Management Meetup Galway will host an insightful evening with two renowned guest speakers and a stimulating panel discussion!
David Murray, with over 25 years of experience in managing products, will share invaluable insights in his presentation “What’s in my Toolbox? – Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”. Gain knowledge and inspiration from his wealth of experience in the field.
Nicola Moroney, our second guest speaker, will bring her unique perspective to the table, offering fresh ideas and innovative approaches to product management.
Following these engaging presentations, our panel discussion will delve into the ever-evolving role of AI in product management. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with industry experts on this timely and important topic.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to enhance your product management skills and network with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now!
As part of the AtlanTec Festival itag Product Management forum in collaboration with Product Management Meetup Galway, will host an insightful evening with two renowned guest speakers and a stimulating panel discussion!
David Murray, with over 25 years of experience in managing products, will share invaluable insights in his presentation “What’s in my Toolbox? – Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”. Gain knowledge and inspiration from his wealth of experience in the field.
Nicola Moroney, our second guest speaker, will bring her unique perspective to the table, offering fresh ideas and innovative approaches to product management.
Following these engaging presentations, our panel discussion will delve into the ever-evolving role of AI in product management. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with industry experts on this timely and important topic.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to enhance your product management skills and network with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now!
As part of the AtlanTec Festival itag Product Management forum in collaboration with Product Management Meetup Galway, will host an insightful evening with two renowned guest speakers and a stimulating panel discussion!
David Murray, with over 25 years of experience in managing products, will share invaluable insights in his presentation “What’s in my Toolbox? – Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”. Gain knowledge and inspiration from his wealth of experience in the field.
Nicola Moroney, our second guest speaker, will bring her unique perspective to the table, offering fresh ideas and innovative approaches to product management.
Following these engaging presentations, our panel discussion will delve into the ever-evolving role of AI in product management. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with industry experts on this timely and important topic.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to enhance your product management skills and network with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now!
David Murray, Genesys
As part of the AtlanTec Festival itag Product Management forum in collaboration with Product Management Meetup Galway, will host an insightful evening with two renowned guest speakers and a stimulating panel discussion!
David Murray, with over 25 years of experience in managing products, will share invaluable insights in his presentation “What’s in my Toolbox? – Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”. Gain knowledge and inspiration from his wealth of experience in the field.
Nicola Moroney, our second guest speaker, will bring her unique perspective to the table, offering fresh ideas and innovative approaches to product management.
Following these engaging presentations, our panel discussion will delve into the ever-evolving role of AI in product management. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with industry experts on this timely and important topic.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to enhance your product management skills and network with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now!
Nicola Moroney & Rachel Shearer, Liberty IT
- Nicola Moroney – Senior Product Owner at Liberty IT.
- Senior PO at LIT for almost 2 years
- 4 years’ experience as a Senior Business Analyst
- Previous Career in Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Regulation & manufacturing
- I like to solve complex problems, creating value for customers.
- Rachel Shearer – Senior Product Designer at Liberty IT
- 5 Years experience working within Liberty IT.
- Graduated from Ulster University with a degree in Interactive Multimedia Design.
- I like to turn problems into seamless, intuitive, and fantastic user experiences.
As part of the AtlanTec Festival itag Product Management forum in collaboration with Product Management Meetup Galway, will host an insightful evening with two renowned guest speakers and a stimulating panel discussion!
David Murray, with over 25 years of experience in managing products, will share invaluable insights in his presentation “What’s in my Toolbox? – Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”. Gain knowledge and inspiration from his wealth of experience in the field.
Nicola Moroney, our second guest speaker, will bring her unique perspective to the table, offering fresh ideas and innovative approaches to product management.
Following these engaging presentations, our panel discussion will delve into the ever-evolving role of AI in product management. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with industry experts on this timely and important topic.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to enhance your product management skills and network with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now!
As part of the AtlanTec Festival itag Product Management forum in collaboration with Product Management Forum Galway, will host an insightful evening with two renowned guest speakers and a stimulating panel discussion!
David Murray, with over 25 years of experience in managing products, will share invaluable insights in his presentation “What’s in my Toolbox? – Tips, Tricks and Thoughts”. Gain knowledge and inspiration from his wealth of experience in the field.
Nicola Moroney, our second guest speaker, will bring her unique perspective to the table, offering fresh ideas and innovative approaches to product management.
Following these engaging presentations, our panel discussion will delve into the ever-evolving role of AI in product management. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with industry experts on this timely and important topic.
Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity to enhance your product management skills and network with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now at the AtlanTec Festival!
Wednesday 8 May
Join us for an and informative sustainability event, showcasing what some of our leading companies are doing to reduce their impact on the environment creating a more sustainable future. Discover how these industry leaders are implementing new approaches to sustainable practices and learn about the impact they are making. This event is a unique opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, collaborate on ideas, and be a part of the conversation driving sustainability within the technology sector. Don’t miss out on this chance to be a part of the change!
This event will feature presentations from itag member companies, Avaya, Fidelity Investments, Cisco and Intel on susstainability in a Real Estate team who are dedicated to delivering our internal sustainability objectives. Additionally, we will hear from our employee group called Impact, who are passionate about sustainability and have spearheaded numerous projects within our organisation.
During the presentations, we will explore the employee engagement angle of sustainability and highlight some of the impactful projects that both teams have implemented. From reducing waste to promoting energy efficiency, our teams are leading the way in driving positive environmental change within our company.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and discover how your organisation can take steps towards a more sustainable future. Join us for an inspiring and informative evening as we showcase the sustainability initiatives of itag Member Companies.
Niall McDonnell & Niall Murphy, Cisco
Kate Feeney, Fidelity Investments & Jim Briscoe, Avaya
Jim Briscoe is the Critical Accounts Director for Avaya International, overseeing a team of highly skilled Senior Managers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, focused on optimizing customer success. With a strong commitment to sustainability, Jim played a pivotal role in Avaya Galway being honored with the Sustainability Award at the ITAG Excellence Awards in November 2023. Additionally, he leads the Avaya employee forum on Sustainability in Galway and actively contributes as a founding member of the Avaya Choose Green Global initiative
Robin Giller, Intel Corporation
Monday 13 May
Join the itag Testing Forum for an exciting exploration into the latest advancements in software testing. With presentations on ‘AI within QA’ and ‘GitHub CoPilot for Automated Testing at Speed’, you will gain valuable insights into leveraging cutting-edge technologies to propel your testing processes to new heights. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry experts, share best practices, and network with like-minded professionals. Whether you’re a seasoned QA engineer or just starting out in the field, this event is sure to inspire and inform.
Stephen Conneely has 15 years of experience in software quality assurance and engineering. Currently, he is a Chapter Lead, where his role involves managing and mentoring, as well as crafting and driving quality strategies. In addition to his professional experience, Stephen is also pursuing a postgraduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence.
Stephen Conneely has 15 years of experience in software quality assurance and engineering. Currently, he is a Chapter Lead, where his role involves managing and mentoring, as well as crafting and driving quality strategies. In addition to his professional experience, Stephen is also pursuing a postgraduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence.
Stephen Conneely, Fidelity Investments
Ruadhrí Howman, Liberty IT
Ruadhrí Howard brings over 25 years of experience in the software industry, with a versatile background as a software developer, team lead, manager, and architect. He’s spent most of that time designing systems and writing code, as an application developer as well as supporting development organisations through the creation of CI/CD pipelines and other enablement efforts. He can’t decide if the result of AI will be post-scarcity Star Trek or post-humanity The Terminator.
Stephen Conneely has 15 years of experience in software quality assurance and engineering. Currently, he is a Chapter Lead, where his role involves managing and mentoring, as well as crafting and driving quality strategies. In addition to his professional experience, Stephen is also pursuing a postgraduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence.
Xabier Pedrera, Engineering Manager, HPE
With a rich background spanning more than twenty years in the IT sector, Xabier Pedrera consistently achieves outstanding outcomes, marked by a distinctive fusion of creativity and innovative problem-solving. His ability to grasp the broader context and execute tasks pragmatically has been crucial to his success. Xabier isn’t afraid to tackle tough challenges, leading teams with a consistent focus on maintaining excellence.
Paul Savage, COO, Brightbeam
Paul Savage is the co-founder and COO of Brightbeam. Brightbeam helps enterprises gain advantage through AI by transforming how humans and technology collaborate to deliver superior experiences, drive innovation, and enable unparalleled productivity. Paul is passionate about helping companies and employees be the best they can be, he makes sure every Brightbeam delivery meets their brand promise to “Be the most helpful company in the world”.
Sharon O’Boyle, Senior Software Tester, IBM
Sharon has been working for the past ten years as a Software Tester at IBM. She is passionate about testing and helping teams produce quality products. She loves exploratory testing, continuous learning, developing her skills, sharing, and expanding her knowledge.
Sharon’s background is in electronic engineering and prior to coming into software testing she worked as a microchip failure analysis engineer and hardware systems test engineer.
Moderator: Shane Coyne, Fidelity Investments
Panel Members: Ruadhrí Howman, Liberty IT, Stephen Conneely, Fidelity Investments, Sharon O'Boyle, IBM, Paul Savage, Brightbeam, Xabier Pedrera, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Ruadhrí Howard brings over 25 years of experience in the software industry, with a versatile background as a software developer, team lead, manager, and architect. He’s spent most of that time designing systems and writing code, as an application developer as well as supporting development organisations through the creation of CI/CD pipelines and other enablement efforts. He can’t decide if the result of AI will be post-scarcity Star Trek or post-humanity The Terminator.
Stephen Conneely has 15 years of experience in software quality assurance and engineering. Currently, he is a Chapter Lead, where his role involves managing and mentoring, as well as crafting and driving quality strategies. In addition to his professional experience, Stephen is also pursuing a postgraduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence.
Xabier Pedrera, Engineering Manager, HPE
With a rich background spanning more than twenty years in the IT sector, Xabier Pedrera consistently achieves outstanding outcomes, marked by a distinctive fusion of creativity and innovative problem-solving. His ability to grasp the broader context and execute tasks pragmatically has been crucial to his success. Xabier isn’t afraid to tackle tough challenges, leading teams with a consistent focus on maintaining excellence.
Paul Savage, COO, Brightbeam
Paul Savage is the co-founder and COO of Brightbeam. Brightbeam helps enterprises gain advantage through AI by transforming how humans and technology collaborate to deliver superior experiences, drive innovation, and enable unparalleled productivity. Paul is passionate about helping companies and employees be the best they can be, he makes sure every Brightbeam delivery meets their brand promise to “Be the most helpful company in the world”.
Sharon O’Boyle, Senior Software Tester, IBM
Sharon has been working for the past ten years as a Software Tester at IBM. She is passionate about testing and helping teams produce quality products. She loves exploratory testing, continuous learning, developing her skills, sharing, and expanding her knowledge.
Sharon’s background is in electronic engineering and prior to coming into software testing she worked as a microchip failure analysis engineer and hardware systems test engineer.
Tuesday 14 May
Dr. Trevor Clohessy, Atlantic Technological University
Dr. Trevor Clohessy is a seasoned lecturer and researcher with a rich background spanning over two decades. He has served in various academic and research capacities at prestigious institutions, including the University of Galway, the Atlantic Technological University, and private organizations like Blockdaemon, City Colleges, and Chartered Accountants Ireland. His expertise is not limited to academia; Dr. Clohessy has a solid foundation in research, exploring the frontiers of technology with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) entities such as Lero and Biorbic, in addition to collaborating with a range of large and SME private enterprises. Currently, Dr. Clohessy holds a lecturing position in the School of Engineering at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway City where is also a member of the OSCAR and Transcend research groups. His teaching portfolio includes cloud computing, Microsoft Azure, blockchain technology, business analytics, Tableau, Power BI, decision theory, data visualization, and application development. In addition to his academic and research endeavors, Dr. Clohessy plays a pivotal role in the blockchain community as the chair of the Blockchain Ireland Education, Skills, and Innovation Working Group. This position underscores his commitment to fostering education, skill development, and innovation within the blockchain sector, further amplifying his impact on technology and education both in Ireland and beyond.
Overview: The presentation will delve into the complex evolution of supply chains, illustrating how blockchain has moved beyond cryptocurrency to become a foundational and intersectional technology in logistics and supply chain management. Attendees will gain insights into real-world applications of blockchain in supply chains, understand the challenges and opportunities this technology presents, and get a glimpse into the future where blockchain could lead to completely autonomous and decentralized supply networks.
Wednesday 15 May
West Regional Skills in partnership with Itag AtlanTec Festival bring you this breakfast business masterclass with highly acclaimed speaker Kingsley Aikins from the Networking Institute.
In this masterclass, Kingsley will focus on the critical challenges faced by business in cultivating a robust networking culture, offering tips and emphasising the benefits for both individuals and organisations.
Core elements of the masterclass include understanding networking fundamentals, assessing network adequacy, and optimizing networking strategies. Attendees will explore the importance of soft skills, social capital, and personal branding, alongside practical techniques for network expansion. The masterclass also addresses common networking hurdles, the significance of different network types, and strategies for organisational networking enhancement. Lastly, it offers actionable insights for engaging new connections and fostering a networking-centric environment within companies.
West Regional Skills in partnership with Itag AtlanTec Festival bring you this breakfast business masterclass with highly acclaimed speaker Kingsley Aikins from the Networking Institute.
In this masterclass, Kingsley will focus on the critical challenges faced by business in cultivating a robust networking culture, offering tips and emphasising the benefits for both individuals and organisations.
Core elements of the masterclass include understanding networking fundamentals, assessing network adequacy, and optimizing networking strategies. Attendees will explore the importance of soft skills, social capital, and personal branding, alongside practical techniques for network expansion. The masterclass also addresses common networking hurdles, the significance of different network types, and strategies for organisational networking enhancement. Lastly, it offers actionable insights for engaging new connections and fostering a networking-centric environment within companies.
Kingsley Atkins, The Networking Institute
West Regional Skills in partnership with Itag AtlanTec Festival bring you this breakfast business masterclass with highly acclaimed speaker Kingsley Aikins from the Networking Institute.
In this masterclass, Kingsley will focus on the critical challenges faced by business in cultivating a robust networking culture, offering tips and emphasising the benefits for both individuals and organisations.
Core elements of the masterclass include understanding networking fundamentals, assessing network adequacy, and optimizing networking strategies. Attendees will explore the importance of soft skills, social capital, and personal branding, alongside practical techniques for network expansion. The masterclass also addresses common networking hurdles, the significance of different network types, and strategies for organisational networking enhancement. Lastly, it offers actionable insights for engaging new connections and fostering a networking-centric environment within companies.
Thursday 16 May Morning
Laura Brodahl, Wilson Sonsini
Laura Brodahl is a senior associate in the EU data regulatory practice of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Based in Brussels, she specializes in advising clients on digital regulatory issues. Beyond GDPR compliance, Laura has expertise in a wide range of data regulations including the GDPR, the Digital Services Act, the developing AI Act and NIS2.
Laura regularly provides strategic and practical guidance to data driven sectors both as all-around counselling and in their interactions with supervisory authorities. She has considerable experience advising on innovative technologies, including in FinTech and Open Banking, gaming, and biometrics. She is recognised in the Legal 500 and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E). Laura above all prides herself on having a true passion for her practice.
Overview: Gain practical strategies for incorporating regulatory expectations into your AI lifecycle and insight into some key areas of interest in this developing area. Leave with a clearer understanding of immediate actions, pitfalls to avoid, and anticipated developments as the AI field progresses.
Moderator Sarah King, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Catherine Enright, Valeo, Paul Fadden, Ticketsolve, Katie Nic Gabhann, Cisco
Lightning Presentations
How to put AI into Operation
Moderator: Sarah King
Sarah is a seasoned Software Engineer who exemplifies technical expertise, leadership and a passion for innovation. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, she enjoys new challenges and is currently leading a team in the development of customer self-serve problem solving and service up-scale opportunity using chatbots and machine learning technologies.
Dr Catherine Enright, Software Team Manager at Valeo and member of the itag AI Forum.
Dr Catherine Enright is a Senior Expert and Principal Perception Architect at Valeo, the world’s leading provider of driving assistance systems to automotive manufacturers. The Tuam laboratory is Valeo’s global hub for AI based computer vision solutions. Catherine and the Tuam team are at the forefront of the huge changes taking place not only in AI but also in automotive as the software defined vehicle becomes a reality.
Paul Fadden, Managing Director at Ticketsolve, overseeing the company’s strategic direction. He helps ensure that the Ticketsolve team delivers an exceptional customer experience and world-class product features. Ticketsolve has embraced GenerativeAI in Customer Service, Product Engineering, and Core Product Features. He regularly speaks on organizational leadership development, strategic management, and innovation.
Katie Nic Gabhann, Engineering Manager at Cisco.
With over 20 years in the tech industry and 14 years at Cisco, Katie Nic Gabhann is a Galway native known for her expertise in AI, collaboration technologies, collaboration endpoints, messaging, and asynchronous communication. Passionate about leading high-performing teams, she puts people first. She truly believes in the power of collaboration to drive innovation and sees herself and her team as an embodiment of this. A leader in the Cisco Webex Suite AI team, she spearheaded the application of generative AI features into the Webex Application, bringing these to market swiftly, solidifying her reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the field of AI. When not transforming how teams collaborate and work using AI, she can be found transforming the performance of the U6 and U8 camogie teams of Liam Mellows.
Each panel member will provide a lighting presentation ‘3 best things we did, and the biggest pitfalls’ before the panel discussion begins.
Moderator: Peter Scott, Next Wave Institute
Brian Hanly, Brightbeam, Emir Munoz, Genesys, Laura Brodahl, Wilson Sonsin
Prof Michael Madden, University of Galway & Prof. Paul Buitelaar, Insight
Panel Discussion
How to Prepare for a Future with AI
Moderator: Peter Scott
Peter is a futurist, coach, and consultant helping people from all walks of life understand and leverage artificial intelligence. After receiving a master’s degree in computer science from Cambridge University, he moved to California to work for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and now lives on Vancouver Island. Peter has given university courses and numerous appearances around the world.
He is host to weekly podcast “Artificial Intelligence and You” and his company, Next Wave Institute coaches’ executives how to futureproof their careers and businesses. Peter is now working with schools on retooling their educational methods and content to adapt to AI.
Panelists
Brian Hanly, Brightbeam
Brian Hanly is the co-founder and CEO of Brightbeam. Brightbeam helps enterprises gain advantage through AI by transforming how humans and technology collaborate to deliver superior experiences, drive innovation and enable unparalleled productivity. Brian is passionate about helping companies and employees be the best they can be, he has set Brightbeam’s mission to “Be the most helpful company in the world”.
Emir Munoz
Emir Muñoz is a Senior Manager in Machine Learning at Genesys. He leads various R&D projects in the areas of contact centre optimisation, and conversational AI building out Predictive and Generative AI solutions responsibly. He received his PhD from the University of Galway, and before Genesys he worked for Fujitsu Ireland, Yahoo! Labs, and as a computer science lecturer in Chilean universities.
Prof. Michael Madden is the Established Professor of Computer Science in the University of Galway, and the Head of School of Computer Science. He has been working throughout his academic career in artificial intelligence research, starting with his PhD in Machine Learning in the 1990s. He leads the Machine Learning Research Group, which he set up in 2001, and he also teaches on Deep Learning and AI topics. His research focuses on new theoretical advances in machine learning, motivated by addressing practical applications in medicine, engineering, and science. This has led to over 100 publications as well as 4 patents and a spin-out company. He has spent time as a Visiting Research Scientist in University of Helsinki, University of California Irvine, and UC Berkeley.
Prof Paul Buitelaar – Paul Buitelaar is Professor in Data Analytics and Deputy Director of the Data Science Institute at the University of Galway where he leads a team in Natural Language Processing. He is co-Director of the SFI Centre for Research Training in AI and co-PI of the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics. His research interests are in the development and use of Natural Language Processing methods for knowledge extraction and semantic-based information access. He has been leading a large number of national and EU funded projects in this area as well as leading collaborative projects on these research topics with companies such as Fidelity Investments, Huawei and Accenture.
Thursday 16 May Afternoon
Unleashing the Potential of Cloud: Insights from Industry Leaders
Frank Callaly, Neueda
Frank is a software engineer and enterprise architect based in Galway Ireland with over 15 years of experience working with, and leading, development teams to deliver large-scale high-performance software systems. With a background in Electronic Engineering at the University of Ireland, Galway. Frank began his career primarily in the areas of Java web applications, mobile telecoms networks and AI/ML. Frank has lead teams designing software that has been deployed in mobile networks, including Tier 1 networks, across the globe.
Frank has worked with the BIO-inspired research group at the University of Galway exploring reconfigurable hardware solutions in the area of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, working with the Si-Elegans consortium on a ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence project.
Frank is currently Director of Product Development with Neueda Technologies, where he leads innovation in products to support Enterprise upskilling and technology transformation. Neueda provides training and upskilling consultancy services to global enterprise organisations across the technology and finance sectors, including a number of tier 1 banks.
Overview: In this talk, we will delve into concepts and practices for leveraging Event Driven Architecture in the development of cloud-native applications. The talk will cover topics such as orchestration and choreography, the fundamentals of event-driven architecture, CQRS, the nature of events and their impact on system state, event sourcing, common EDA patterns, and the importance of adopting an “event-first” mindset. The talk will also explore the utilization of cloud services and tools tailored for event-driven architecture.
Sachin Sadasivan, Siemens
Sachin is an experienced Cloud Software Architect at Siemens, with over two decades of expertise in software development, architecture, and technical leadership. He possesses a deep passion for software design, development, deployment, troubleshooting, and site reliability engineering, and finds great fulfilment in working with cloud technologies, programming, and artificial intelligence.
Overview: In this talk, we will delve into concepts and practices for leveraging Event Driven Architecture in the development of cloud-native applications. The talk will cover topics such as orchestration and choreography, the fundamentals of event-driven architecture, CQRS, the nature of events and their impact on system state, event sourcing, common EDA patterns, and the importance of adopting an “event-first” mindset. The talk will also explore the utilization of cloud services and tools tailored for event-driven architecture.
Marc Blain, Rent the Runway
Marc Blain is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer within the Platform Engineering team of Rent The Runway. Marc’s expertise lies in seamlessly integrating cloud-native architectures, ensuring that systems are not only scalable but also resilient and cost-effective.
By implementing efficient CI/CD pipelines and fostering a culture of self-service, Marc has been a key stakeholder in driving Rent The Runway’s success.
Eamon Keane, Storm Technology
Passionate about technology and its role in transforming business outcomes and day-to-day experiences for employees, Eamon Keane is a Senior Software Engineer at leading Microsoft Business Technology Consultancy, Storm Technology. A champion of AI technologies, Eamon builds on his extensive experience delivering solutions on Azure, Dotnet and Angular to design and implement business applications that incorporate the very best of AI, to drive maximum client impact.
Tavi Nolan & Alan Serhan, Fidelity Investments
Alan Serhan is a Cloud Engineer currently working at Fidelity Investments in Galway for the past two years. At Fidelity, Alan has worked in several projects, leveraging Fidelity’s cloud platforms to drive innovation and efficiency, and advocate for development best practices.
Tavi Nolan is a Cloud Engineer with a passion for cloud technologies who has been with Fidelity Investments for the past two years, working primarily in the serverless space.
Overview: This presentation will explore how Fidelity is leveraging an internal developer portal to accelerate the software development process in the cloud. How this developer-focused and innovative approach has eliminated redundant work, fostered collaboration, and accelerated developer productivity will be showcased. How the cloud has enabled us to scale and adapt quickly to our evolving industry will also be highlighted. Join Alan and Tavi to learn more about their journey and challenges overcome as well as the significant improvements they’ve made and seen in the developer experience and speed of development.
Wednesday 28 May
West Regional Skills in partnership with Itag AtlanTec Festival bring you this breakfast business masterclass with highly acclaimed speaker Kingsley Aikins from the Networking Institute.
In this masterclass, Kingsley will focus on the critical challenges faced by business in cultivating a robust networking culture, offering tips and emphasising the benefits for both individuals and organisations.
Core elements of the masterclass include understanding networking fundamentals, assessing network adequacy, and optimizing networking strategies. Attendees will explore the importance of soft skills, social capital, and personal branding, alongside practical techniques for network expansion. The masterclass also addresses common networking hurdles, the significance of different network types, and strategies for organisational networking enhancement. Lastly, it offers actionable insights for engaging new connections and fostering a networking-centric environment within companies.
West Regional Skills in partnership with Itag AtlanTec Festival bring you this breakfast business masterclass with highly acclaimed speaker Kingsley Aikins from the Networking Institute.
In this masterclass, Kingsley will focus on the critical challenges faced by business in cultivating a robust networking culture, offering tips and emphasising the benefits for both individuals and organisations.
Core elements of the masterclass include understanding networking fundamentals, assessing network adequacy, and optimizing networking strategies. Attendees will explore the importance of soft skills, social capital, and personal branding, alongside practical techniques for network expansion. The masterclass also addresses common networking hurdles, the significance of different network types, and strategies for organisational networking enhancement. Lastly, it offers actionable insights for engaging new connections and fostering a networking-centric environment within companies.
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