Experienced IT Manager with particular expertise managing complex development projects and systems integrations. I am a focused, hard-working and dedicated individual who enjoys challenging themself inside and outside of work, from tackling personal software development projects, enduring hard fitness tests in the sport of rowing or working to save lives with the Irish Coast Guard.
George O'Connor
IT Manager
Professional Summary
Work Experience
Assistant IT Manager
Institute of Education, Dublin
Sep 2022 -
Present
• Project & change management with responsibility for development of complex project plans, delivery & implementation, stakeholder & developer management and team leadership.
• Managing a team of 4 IT Support Staff with responsibility for resourcing, recruitment, training and development.
• Direct oversight of business applications and systems.
• Reporting responsibilities to business leaders, security & compliance responsibilities and vendor management responsibilities.
• Promoted from previous position of Applications Specialist.
Senior Dinghy Instructor
Skerries Sailing Club, Skerries, Co. Dublin
Jun 2017 -
Jul 2020
• Management of a team of up to a dozen Assistant & Dinghy Instructors over a period of
months culminating in an annual summer season.
• Learning & development responsibilities in ensuring the effective delivery of courses
and materials.
• Health & Safety and reporting requirements for every student, parent and instructor
involved in training courses.
• Requirement to pass an annual inspection of the training centre by Irish Sailing.
• Delivery of advanced techniques and racing skills courses.
Education
MSc Managing Risk & System Change
Trinity College Dublin
2025 -
2027
BA Theoretical Physics
Trinity College Dublin
2018 -
2022
Leaving Certificate
Institute of Education
2016 -
2018
Volunteering & Community
Search & Rescue Volunteer
Irish Coast Guard, Dun Laoghaire
Oct 2022 -
Present
Chairperson
Trinity Rowing, Dublin
Jan 2024 -
May 2025
Rowing Coach
Dublin University Boat Club, Islandbridge, Dublin
Sep 2021 -
Jul 2025
Health & Safety Officer
Trinity Regatta, Islandbridge, Dublin
Sep 2021 -
May 2025
Key Projects
Technical Skills
Databases:
SQLite, FileMaker Pro, Appwrite DB
DevOps:
API Integrations, Salesforce Administration, 365 & Azure Administration, System Administration, AWS Administration, Apple Business/School Manager Administration, Adobe Administration, Atera Administration
Frameworks:
Flask, React Native
Platforms:
Web, Claris FileMaker Pro, iOS
Programming Languages:
Python, JavaScript
Tools:
Pandas, Tailwind CSS, Sentry, Redis, Zustand
References available upon request