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Academic
Ph.D., University of Dublin, Trinity College, 2008. Department of Political Science. Supervisor: Prof. Kenneth Benoit.
Visiting Study Fellow, Queen Elizabeth House, Oxford University, 2004-2005, Department of International Develeopment
M.Sc., Multimedia Systems, University of Dublin, Trinity College, 1997.
B.A. Music, University of Dublin, Trinity College, 1995
Awards
Government of Ireland Research Scholar 2002 - 2005
Trinity College Postgraduate Award 2001 - 2002
Team award from the former ‘Digital’ company for best final year multimedia project 1997
Teaching
Tutor for a political science broad curriculum course in Trinity College entitled "Citizens, Politics and decisions". Also researched and developed this course (http://www.tcd.ie/courses/undergrad/bcc)
Professional Activities / Memberships
Steering Committee Member (2011-2012), Irish African Partnership
Associate Editor (2009-2012) Irish Political Studies (Data Yearbook)
Web-group Committee Member (2011-2012), Development Studies Association Ireland
Member, American Political Science Association
Member, Political Studies Association of Ireland
Consulting
Accenture
Oct 1997 – July 1999
Process Analyst
Cambridge Technology Partners
Oct 99 – April 00
Senior Developer
General Electric - Global Exchange Services
April 00 – Nov 00
Contract Project Manager
International Development Co-operation
GOAL, Nairobi, Kenya
July 95 – July 96
Urban Development project manager.
Jan 96 – Feb 96
Logistics Co-ordinator for East Africa.
Agency for Personal Service Overseas (APSO)
Nov 00 – Dec 00
Contract Project Manager and Trainer, Nairobi, Kenya
OSCE
October 2002
Election Observer
Presidential Election Serbia
Gatoto Primary School Fund
2001 - 2008 Founder and Director.
ACTIVE MEMERSHIPS
• Director of SUAS educational charity Ireland 2002 – 2004
• Co-founded Kilkenny International Swift Society 2000 www.swiftsociety.com
• Secretary of NGO Committee in Nairobi, Kenya 1996
