my TRAVELS

At 23, with cash in my pocket from a voluntary redundancy, I set off to explore Africa for 6 months. It was mind-blowing, and the memories will stay with me forever.

Africa taught me to face the unexpected and improvise. I encountered all sorts of creatures. It was great fun comparing animal behaviour to that of some characters I knew back home.

It inspired me to later travel to New Zealand, Australia, South America, South East Asia and all over Europe - which was all child's play after Africa.

my GEEKY SIDE

At school, I took a shine to maths and science, which led me to study engineering. I still have a passion for these subjects, which thankfully I get to use in my work.
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I am fascinated with exponential technologies. Some of these are directly related to my training e.g. AI, Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles.

my MUSIC

I have always loved music and had a good ear for picking up a tune. After finishing all the classical violin grades, I morphed into a fiddler and did some busking on the streets of Dublin, London, or wherever I ran short of dough.

With the help of my slightly deaf, bass-playing "rock star" cousin, I got into the electric guitar. I think that's when the computer programming stopped, and my hearing deteriorated.

So far in 2018, I've been to see the Vienna Boys' Choir, Iron Maiden and The Killers. What a mix! ​

my KIDS

My kids give me great joy and enthusiasm for life. Their curiosity and excitement at all things new inspires me to continue learning. In return,  I hope to pass on some of my .. (cough!) .. "better features" to them.