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Patrick Larkin

@patricklarkin

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Experienced in Software Implementation and administration. Also, GIS.

Ireland

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values collaboration and innovation, offering opportunities for growth and impactful projects.

With 15 years of proven expertise in business analysis and project management, I have a strong track record of delivering exceptional service through various sourcing models while effectively managing associated risks. My experience spans across technical support, application administration, content management, and vendor management, allowing me to understand both technical and non-technical stakeholder requirements.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led projects that involve investigating business functions and processes, identifying operational issues, and implementing effective business solutions. My role as a Project Analyst at Fibrus Networks Ltd involved initiating a sustainable method of tracking risks across key stakeholder organizations, which has significantly improved program visibility and cross-functional impact assessment.

I am passionate about collaborating with teams to drive transformation and governance in ICT strategy. My educational background in Geographical Information Systems and Computing & Information Systems complements my practical experience, enabling me to approach challenges with a comprehensive understanding of both technology and business needs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Analyst

Fibrus Networks Ltd.

Jun 2023 - Present (2 years 1 month)

Supported project and program delivery by investigating business functions, processes, data structures, and information flows. Initiated a new method for tracking risk across key stakeholder organizations using Brightwork 365, which has been successfully rolled out across the business.

Business Analysis Project Management Data Analysis Stakeholder Management Brightwork 365

Business Analyst / Project Manager / Quality Assurance

Commercial Mushroom Producers Co-Op Ltd

Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)

Designed and project managed a bespoke picking, payroll, stock, and yield analysis system for Ireland's largest mushroom cooperative. Applied industry QA testing standards, reported bugs using JIRA, and worked with the development team to expedite issues.

Business Analysis Project Management Quality Assurance Jira Office 365 GDPR Compliance

Business Analyst / Project Manager / Quality Assurance

CTS Projects

Dec 2016 - Present (8 years 7 months)

Led the upgrade of a critical job management and CRM system (AccuServ) to improve service delivery. Planned personnel resource allocation and advised users on transitioning to new processes.

Business Analysis Project Management CRM AccuServ Data Flow Diagrams Stakeholder Management

Data Operations Lead

Irish Water

Nov 2014 - Present (10 years 8 months)

Managed data progression throughout the national metering project lifecycle using IBM Maximo, Oracle Finance, and ESRI GIS. Developed SQL scripts for project management reports and troubleshot Maximo software issues.

Data Analysis Workflow Management ESRI SQL Troubleshooting

IT Manager

Bellurgan Precision Engineering

Nov 2013 - Present (11 years 8 months)

Implemented MRP and production scheduling within the Epicor system by reviewing existing processes and mapping data to software solutions. Organized workshops to agree on process flows and managed structured testing.

MRP Production Scheduling Process Improvement Vendor Management

GIS Asset System Manager

Railway Procurement Agency

Jun 2008 - Present (17 years 1 month)

Project managed four concurrent enterprise-wide GIS-based asset management systems, significantly reducing tender preparation workload. Developed mobile data capture using Trimble handhelds and ESRI ArcPAD.

GIS Asset Management Project Management Trimble Handhelds ESRI ArcPAD SharePoint)

Technical Support (all levels)

Railway Procurement Agency

Jun 2001 - Present (24 years 1 month)

Administered Primavera Project Management Information Systems for scheduling, commercial, and document control. Facilitated process presentations and software training for approximately 450 users.

Technical Support Software Training Application Review

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University College Cork

Diploma, Geographical Information Systems

Completed a diploma in Geographical Information Systems. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of GIS principles and applications.

University of Ulster

Bachelor of Science, Computing & Information Systems

Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computing & Information Systems. This program covered various aspects of computing and information technology.