About our Speakers

Roshmita Kanungoe is a Project Manager working with Innovation Value Institute (IVI) in Maynooth University, Ireland since 2021. Her expertise lies in leveraging technology and research to deliver impactful results. Roshmita has experience in managing capacity building, industrial and public sector projects nationally and in EU, with a focus on digital transformation. Prior to her current role, Roshmita worked as a developer, delivering SaaS products for the FMCG industry.

Paul has been working with IVI as operations manager since its formation in 2006. Paul is responsible for the non-research business operations functions in IVI including community, member and partner engement, financial administration, liaison with central university administrative functions, and on-going management and development of IVI-specific IT systems and platforms. Prior to joining IVI, Paul worked in the semiconductor industry for 11 years in various engineering and management roles, most recently as a product manager for an advanced process control software and analytics start-up.

Margaret Dineen is a dynamic leader in the food industry, uniquely positioned to address the digital transformation challenges facing Europe’s food and beverage sector. With deep expertise in global supply chain management, procurement, manufacturing and commercial strategy, she helps companies modernise outdated systems and integrate advanced technologies like automation, AI, and IoT to boost efficiency, traceability, and compliance.

Her strong finance and analytics background enables organisations to harness data for smarter decision-making and improved performance. Recognising the sector’s digital skills gap, Margaret is committed to upskilling teams through targeted training and leadership development, ensuring companies can fully leverage new digital tools.

Margaret also drives sustainability and regulatory compliance by guiding businesses in deploying tech-enabled solutions for waste reduction, food safety, and transparent sourcing. Her forward-thinking approach empowers food and beverage companies to build resilient, innovative, and consumer-focused operations in today’s digital landscape.

Joseph is the Professor of Accounting and Head of the School of Business at Maynooth University. His previous academic appointment was as Head of School at Dublin Institute of Technology and he has held visiting appointments at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and at the Financial University of the Government of the Russian Federation in Moscow. He received his PhD from Warwick Business School. He also holds BComm (Accounting) and a Masters in Management Science from UCD and has been placed nationally and internationally in the final examinations of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He was also awarded an Honorary Professor award from the Dublin Institute of Technology. His academic interests lie in how organisations build and sustain relationships, management control systems, sustainability and the business of luxury. He has graduated 17 PhD students and examined PhDs at institutions in Ireland and the UK.

Kevin Riley is an operations leader and data strategist with 20+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic outcomes in complex environments. With a background in military aviation and operations research, he brings deep expertise in organizational leadership, interagency collaboration, and data-informed decision-making.

Kevin currently serves as Vice President of the INFORMS Chicago Chapter and is pursuing an Executive MBA at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He holds advanced degrees in Operations Research and Strategic Studies, and is certified in Operations Data Science and Statistical Machine Learning.

As he transitions to the civilian sector, Kevin focuses on roles at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and operations, where disciplined execution meets business innovation.

Colleen Fitzgerald is a dynamic IT Director with a wealth of experience in the hospitality and facilities sector. Leading transformative technology initiatives at Aramark, Colleen is passionate about harnessing the power of AI and data to revolutionize operations and create unforgettable experiences. With a people-first approach, she is dedicated to using technology responsibly to unlock human potential and drive meaningful business success. Colleen is a staunch advocate for data privacy and security, believing that ethical practices are key to balancing business goals with societal benefits. Through her leadership, Colleen inspires organizations to embrace collaboration and innovation, striving for a win-win scenario that transforms business practices and customer experiences for the betterment of both business and the planet.

Peter Jean Paul has worked as a project specialist leading several key national projects within the government of Saint Lucia including: “Establishing a Data Driven Policy Development Unit within the Ministry of Physical Development and Urban Renewal” and “Enhancing Saint Lucia’s strategic frameworks to access Climate Finance”.  He has also worked with international organizations like the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (CCCCC). He has a Bachelor of Science with a double major in Computer Science and Mathematics (Trinidad and Tobago), a Masters in International Human Resource Development (Taiwan) and a PhD in Electrical Engineering (New Zealand). He has won several international scholarships and awards including an international Commonwealth Scholarship to do his PHD and a research award for placing first in the 3 Minute Thesis competition in New Zealand.  Peter Jean Paul has strongly affirmed that digital transformation backed by a strong human resource is key to meeting some of the intractable sustainable issues of our time. Passionate about innovative practical research Peter has dedicate his academic and professional career to realizing the aims of the sustainable development goals. When he is not researching he is volunteering with Red Cross and Salvation Army to improve the welfare of the less fortunate.

Peter Clifford leads on organisational strategy development, strategic progress monitoring, and engagement with national strategies;
data management, curation, and analytics informing KPIs, metrics, and reporting; and
good practice and strategic insights.

His work is underpinned by deep stakeholder engagement, adopting design thinking principles.

Previously, Peter held a series of positions at SFI, overseeing various funding programmes and managing large-scale awards such as the ADAPT, Lero, and Insight Research Centres. Peter joined SFI in 2008.

Prior to joining SFI, Peter researched telecommunications networks and applied mathematics in academia. His PhD in Mathematics is from MIT.

Clare has an MA in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh and a PhD in Information Retrieval from the University of Strathclyde. She started her career as an Information Officer in the UK voluntary sector before completing her PhD and moving into research. Currently she works as an independent consultant on EU and international digital skills and capability development projects. She was an expert team member in the development and publication of the EU e competence framework, the EU ICT Body of Knowledge, the EU ICT Role Profiles and the EU ICT Ethics Framework. Since 2023 she has worked with local partners in Botswana supporting digital skills development initiatives including a competence framework for citizens and training material for SMEs. She has extensive expertise in the use of data, information and knowledge to improve practice and policy and is a member of the Data Governance Board in Ireland where she co-chairs the Data Protection and Transparency Committee. Her current research focus is on the integration of ethics into digital skill development and innovation including the role of the imagination. Clare also teaches on the Masters of Library and Information Management at Dublin Business School and on the Masters in Information Systems online programme at Liverpool University.

Kathryn Cormican is a Professor of Systems Engineering and Director of the Enterprise Research Centre at University of Galway, where she drives innovation at the intersection of people, process and technology. A leading figure in digital service innovation, Kathryn partners with industry to design smart, user-centred systems that drive real-world impact.

She leads a multidisciplinary research team leads several EU-funded projects aimed at transforming how organisations develop and deliver digital services.

Highly regarded internationally, Kathryn has received multiple best paper awards including from the European Academy of Management in 2023 and is a regular keynote speaker at major conferences. Her research has been widely published in high-impact journals and is known for its relevance to industry challenges.

Kathryn also directs an award-winning MSc programme tailored to meet the evolving skills needs of the high-tech sector. She has been recognised with the University President’s Award for Teaching Excellence and was named Female Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year in 2022 by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities.

Olena Derzhuk is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science at Maynooth University, Ireland. Her research interests include IT in Economics, Smart and Sustainable Cities, Data Governance, Education.

Prof. Rachel Msetfi is a higher education leader and an experimental psychologist. She joined Maynooth University in 2023 as Vice President for Research and Innovation, where she oversees research and development, technology transfer, graduate research, and strategy implementation. Her leadership includes chairing key committees such as the Research, Ethics, and Risk Management Committees, contributing to the university’s vision and governance.

Rachel’s research lies in the interdisciplinary space, integrating experimental psychology with applied fields, especially focusing on mental health and wellbeing. She has an international track record of peer-reviewed publications and research partnerships, combining psychology, computational science, and machine learning to understand psychopathology, particularly depression.

Previously, Rachel held leadership roles at the University of Limerick, where as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, she lead strategic initiatives, expanded research capacity, and championed flexible, inclusive education. Under her leadership, the faculty received recognition for gender equality and achieved significant growth in student and research outputs.

Rachel remains passionate about advancing research, education, and innovation while fostering an inclusive environment where colleagues and students alike can thrive.

Grace Hayes is the Executive Vice President, Technology at Mastercard. In her role, she leads the Market-Facing Regional Technology teams, who are focused on ensuring the seamless execution of regulations and fulfilling technology reporting obligations, fostering compliance and optimizing regulatory procedures to reduce complexity and improve operational efficiency. The team supports the strategic objectives of both Mastercard’s Technology business unit and it’s stakeholders, by delivering in-market regulatory execution for TECH. Collaborating with key business stakeholders, the team ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, acting as trusted advisors to both internal and external partners across our markets. Grace has broad experience across her tenure with Mastercard and has a distinguished track record leading cross-functional programs and teams, executing frameworks to identify, prioritize, structure, and solve complex business problems and deliver strategic recommendations. In her previous roles with the company she led global teams, including Head of European Product Delivery and leadership in the Commercial and Real Time Payments businesses. Prior to joining Mastercard, Grace worked in MBNA, Bank of America for 12 years, where she held several management roles across Customer Service and Operations, Program and Delivery Management. Grace holds a degree in Business & Strategy, a Masters in Business and Science (specializing in organisational behaviour). Grace is currently working towards a Chartered Directorship and has completed studies in Technology Leadership & Big Data and AI Social Ethics.

Having graduated top of her class with a 1.1 BA in Communication Studies from DCU, Zoe went on to complete an MA in Radio & Television Broadcast Production at IADT to expand her skills and knowledge in the broadcast industry. She started out her broadcasting career in radio as a Reporter with her local station, Midlands 103, then joined their newsroom team upon completing her undergraduate degree. In between college courses, she worked with them as a Newsreader, Researcher and Assistant Producer on their main morning current affairs talk show Midlands Today. After working part-time with RTÉ throughout her master’s year, she was offered a full-time position with the national broadcaster upon completing her thesis. She currently works as a Streaming Coordinator with them, overseeing the output of content across the GAAGO and URC TV online streaming platforms. She says live streaming is an especially exciting sector to work in, namely due to the volume of live content they can deliver at a given time. “With traditional, linear broadcasting, you can only put one event out on a certain TV channel at a time but with online streaming, in theory, we can put out an infinite amount of live events simultaneously, something the linear broadcasters just don’t have the capacity to do.”
Outside of that, in 2021, Zoe founded the psoriasis awareness platform Itching To Tell You. She wanted to utilise the resources available to her through her profession to create an easily accessible resource to help those living with the condition, which she herself has, better treat, manage and live with it. Her advocacy work has led to her involvement in campaigns such as IPHA’s Innovate For Life, on-air and on-screen appearances including Today with Claire Byrne and Ireland AM, her speaking at events like UCC’s DermDay Conference and writing articles for a host of national and international publications.

Dr. Mouzhi Ge is a Professor for data analytics at the Deggendorf Institute of Technology in Germany. He was previously an Associate Professor at the Masaryk University in Czech Republic, where he obtained his Habilitation. He received his Ph.D. from Dublin City University in Ireland. His research is mainly focused on Big Data Analytics, Intelligent Healthcare Systems, Internet of Things and Health-aware Recommender Systems. Within those research areas he has published more than 100 research papers. Over the last 10 years, his works have been published in a variety of journals such as Future Generation Computer Systems, International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, International Journal of Cooperative Information Systems, IEEE Access, Wireless Personal Communications, International Journal of Semantic Computing, Internet of Things Journal, Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks, Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, Computing Journal, Wireless Networks, Journal of Computer Information Systems, IEEE Transactions on Technology and Society, ACM Transactions on Management Information Systems, Multimedia Tools and Applications, etc. Meanwhile, he has also organized a number of international conferences such as IEEE International Symposium on Multimedia, and served as a program committee member in various conferences such as ACM UMAP, ACM RecSys, ACM SAC, ECIS, ICDE, ISD, ADBIS etc.

Shane Ó Seasnáin is Program Director for AI at TU Eindhoven, board member of the Big Data Value Association, and part of the ASML–TU/e core scientific team. He leads the AIMM ICAI Lab, coordinates Industry 5.0 for the European Supply Chain Forum, and founded the Digital Twin Lab, working at the forefront of industrial AI while helping shape European research agendas and applied AI strategy.

Emer is the Head of the Health Information Policy Unit which leads on the regulation of health information including related policy and strategy.  Prior to this role, she worked in a number of other Government departments and agencies including the Department of Education, the Office of the Ombudsman and in the Strategic Transformation Office in An Garda Síochána.

Emmanuel (Manny) Adeleke is a Partner leading the Artificial Intelligence & Data (AI & Data) team in Deloitte Ireland. Manny is highly experienced in the end-to-end delivery of insights-led change and AI transformation programmes. He is responsible for leading, scaling, and delivering Deloitte’s world-class AI & Data offerings and services to drive business and societal impact for clients. He leads a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of high-performing professionals, and is also the country lead for GenAI in Ireland. He also sits on Deloitte’s North South Europe GenAI leadership team helping to shape and deliver Deloitte’s service transformation and market activation strategies across Europe. He has led and continues to lead some of the most high-profile data and AI programmes for some of the world and Ireland’s leading organisations. He is a trusted advisor to c-suite clients and senior management from the inception of strategic intent to the implementation. Emmanuel is very passionate about diversity, inclusion and equity having sponsored and led a number of initiatives both in the workplace and wider society.

Emer Higgins is the Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment. She was elected TD for Dublin Mid West at the 2020 General Election and successfully re-elected in 2024. Emer previously served as Minister with responsibility for Business, Employment and Retail.

In her capacity as a Minister in the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Delivery and Digitalisation, Emer is committed to making public procurement more transparent and easier for SMEs to access, and to making more public services available online.

During her time as Minister in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Emer chaired the Retail Forum and Labour Economic Employment Activity Forum Sub-group and was responsible for bodies including the Health and Safety Authority, Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court.

As a backbench TD, Emer introduced the Irish Corporate Governance (Gender Balance) Bill, which aims to ensure Irish companies achieve significant gender balance on their boards, fostering a more inclusive business environment.

Prior to her election as a TD, Emer served as Councillor in South Dublin County Council for 9 years.

Emer is a strong advocate for women in education and business and her work across various Oireachtas Committees; Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Disability Matters, Public Petitions, and Special Committees; Assisted Dying and International Surrogacy, reflects her wide-ranging commitment to equality.

Previously, Minister Higgins worked as Chief of Staff for PayPal’s Customer Service division in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and now uses her national voice to bring over a decade of corporate expertise to her Government Department.

Simon McGuinness is a Certified Passive House Design consultant and Architect in private practice. He was a lecturer at Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and represented DIT on the Irish Green Building Council. He advises the Practice Committee of RIAI (Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland) on sustainability and energy. He is currently an Advisor at Department of housing, planning and local government, Ireland. And a member of NSAI/TC 66/SC 2 “Circular economy in the construction sector”.

Fernanda joined the IGBC in 2024 to work on the Home Performance Index Certification. She is a civil engineer with a MSc in Civil Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, specializing in Energy Efficient and Sustainable Design and Sustainable Transport Planning. Fernanda worked as a Sustainability Consultant & Project Manager in Amsterdam, NL. Her expertise includes reducing embodied carbon, life cycle assessment and circular economy in the building sector.

Dr. Anita Mirijamdotter holds the position of Senior Professor at Linnaeus University, Sweden. In that role she serves as Head of Subject, which involves disciplinary responsibility for Informatics research and education, including its development, and leading the Informatics research group. She is also co-founder of the Linnaeus University Systems Community, and part of the research team of Data-driven Business Innovation, which also hosts the Knowledge foundation funded International guest professor in data driven business innovation. Anita’s research and teaching span a wide range of topics, with a particular focus on Systems Thinking Methodologies and Models, Digital Business Models, and Participatory Action Research in change management. Further, Anita has extensive experience delivering higher education across the globe, including countries in the Balkan Region, such as Kosovo and Albania. An Erasmus + KA2 funded project, PhDICTKES (2019-2023), concerned the development and implementation of National Research School in ICT for Kosovo Education System. A later grant where Anita is co-applicant, is the EU Horizon 2021 MSCA Doctoral Network project ENTRUST, which includes financing of eleven PhD students placed in five European countries. Further, she is also a member of the Steering Committee for GATE – Graduate School of Advanced Technology and Enterprising. Of special significance, Anita was awarded Linnaeus University prize 2024 for outstanding supervisor in doctoral education.

Ashish Kumar Jha is a Professor in Business Analytics at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin. He is the Director of Trinity Centre for Digital Business and Analytics and a funded investigator at ADAPT- Research Ireland. Ashish is the area chair of operations and analytics area and the founding director of M.Sc. Business Analytics. His research interests are in the field of AI and firm-user interaction on digital platforms. He is an associate editor for EJIS and I&M and has published in top journals of the field including JAIS, JMIS, I&M, DSS among others.

John has been a Programme Manager at Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet for over 10 years. He is a founder and senior consultant at Box-D Consulting Ltd. John holds a joint BA in Languages and International Marketing and an MBA from the Open University. He has over 30 years consulting experience across multiple sectors, for example, technology, banking & insurance, pharmaceutical, healthcare and machine engineering. He has worked internationally in the US, Germany, France, Netherlands, the UK and South Africa. John specialises in cybersecurity, sustainability, AI customer operations and sales & marketing functions and focuses on helping SME’s and Multinationals with people, process and technology elements of digital transformation. Currently working on several EU funded strategic blueprint digital skills projects.

Dr Greg Doyle is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Science at South East Technological University (SETU), where he also serves as Research Director of the Advanced Machine Intelligence Research (AdMIRe) group and Programme Director for the MSc in Data Science. With a PhD in Computer Science (Data Science), his research focuses on intelligent systems, including AI, machine learning, data science, InsurTech, and FinTech, services and service systems as well as risk and resilience.

Greg has secured national and EU research funding, leads industry-academic collaborations, and has successfully supervised PhD and MSc students. He is also Director of the InsurTech Network Centre and Services Hub at SETU, Chair of the Computing Research Programme Board, and a member of the SETU Research Ethics Committee. A regular external examiner, invited speaker, and contributor to HEIs and industry events, Greg brings over three decades of academic and applied research experience.

Des Hogan was appointed as Commissioner for Data Protection and Chairperson of the Irish Data Protection Commission in February 2024. Prior to that he was Assistant Chief State Solicitor in the Office of the Chief State Solicitor in the period 2015-2024. He served as Acting Chief Executive in the Irish Human Rights Commission in 2007 and from 2012 to 2014. He previously worked for the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and for Amnesty International in Australia and its International Secretariat in London. A solicitor by profession, Dr Hogan was awarded a Masters in European Law from University College Dublin and a PhD in Philosophy of Law from Trinity College Dublin.

Dr. Mansoor Ahmed is a distinguished Research Fellow and Principal Investigator at Maynooth University’s Innovation Value Institute, where he leads nationally and EU-funded projects on AI ethics, GDPR-compliant data protection, and responsible data sharing in health and public services. With a PhD in Computer Science and Technology from Vienna University of Technology and over 10 years of academic excellence, Dr. Ahmed specializes in cybersecurity, blockchain technologies, data governance, AI ethics, and regulatory compliance.

Currently holding a prestigious Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Fellowship, Dr. Ahmed investigates privacy implications of AI in public services while developing comprehensive data protection guidelines. His expertise spans data governance, AI ethics and regulatory compliance, information security, and privacy-preserving systems. He has successfully secured competitive research funding, including awards from SFI, MSCA European Commission, and industry partnerships with META.

Dr. Ahmed’s research impact is evidenced by over 75 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals. He has supervised multiple PhD dissertations and serves on editorial boards of international journals while maintaining active memberships in ISO/IEC technical committees.

His collaborative work with industry giants like META, regulatory bodies including NSAI and CEN, and contributions to European Health Data Space (EHDS) initiatives demonstrate his commitment to translating cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. He is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies for ethical and sustainable development, He thrives at the intersection of innovation, education, and policy. Whether collaborating on cutting-edge research, shaping academic programs, or driving policy change, he is committed to creating systems prioritizing societal well-being and trust.

Ellie Fitzpatrick is a Director at BearingPoint, where she leads the Data Strategy & Governance Advisory capability. With over two decades of experience, she has delivered enterprise-wide data transformations across complex public and private sector environments. Ellie specialises in unlocking value from data through pragmatic governance, strategic roadmaps, and effective change management. She also brings experience in data and AI governance, with a strong focus on ensuring ethical and responsible use of data to build trust and deliver long-term value.

Dr Amir Azadnia is an Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chains Analytics at Maynooth University School of Business. Amir has secured several funded research projects, including EU-funded projects. His research focuses on the application of business analytics tools and techniques in sustainable operations and supply chain management. He has published in top journals in his field, such as the International Journal of Production Research, Production Planning & Control, Business Strategy and the Environment, Technological Forecasting and Social Change, and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.

Outside of academia, Amir also acts as a business advisor/consultant for service and manufacturing companies in the area of business analytics, and sustainable operations and supply chain management. Amir’s contributions to research and education have been recognised with several awards, including the Research Ally Prize from the Irish Research Council in 2022 and the Teaching Hero Award Ireland from the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in 2021.

Nollag is a strategic leader with experience in the private and public sectors in multiple industries and international organisations. Nollag has developed, delivered, and implemented Governance, Risk and Compliance programs with Healthcare, Insurance, Fintech, and Education organisations in the US, Europe and the Middle East. He is a retired Lt Col who has also lead Military risk and security programs in the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans. Nollag is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator for the Data Governance Syllabus at the European Security and Defence College, and a speaker at the United Nations General Assembly Health Symposium. He is a contributor to NATO’s PfP Cybersecurity and Hybrid Curricula. He holds a MSc in Cybersecurity Management, a MA in Ledership and Management and a MSc in HR, and is also Prince2 Project. Management qualified.

Eibhlín is a seasoned data governance leader delivering value from data while managing risk and compliance across industry sectors spanning health and social care; public sector; technology, communications and media; education and professional bodies; and energy and utilities.

Eibhlín’s experience in generating value from digital innovation runs from early social networks, mobile marketing, e-commerce and e-learning through digital transformation and media convergence in the broadcasting industry, to the impact of data aggregation, data visualization, analytics, and artificial intelligence on research and knowledge services, enterprise ICT, and public sector transformation programmes.

Since 2018, Eibhlín has focused on ICT governance, risk and compliance (GRC), data governance, data protection and information security to support transformation programmes in complex organizations. Currently, Eibhlín is providing cybersecurity consultancy services to a technology service provider.

Priti Mulchandani is an innovation-driven technologist with over 20 years of experience shaping transformative solutions in the enterprise software space. As Lead Product Manager in SAP’s Research & Innovation office, she pioneers AI-powered tools for decision intelligence and enterprise planning. Priti holds multiple patents in generative AI and analytics, reflecting her commitment to applied innovation. She actively mentors aspiring professionals and engages in community tech education.

Edwina is the Client Technology, Chief Customer Success Officer, Principal Partner. Edwina leads Customer Success and Product Management for EY’s Client Technology business unit. Her responsibilities include enabling client centricity in line with EY’s NextWave strategy to transform the business through technology and data. Edwina works across the firm’s leadership team to identify, build, deploy and adopt high-impact CT solutions, products and platforms designed to meet and exceed the expectations of our engagement teams and clients. Edwina has been a CIO, COO and CEO in financial services businesses and holds board positions on industry innovation organizations. She was formerly the GCSP for Xerox, a G360 account and the Global Consulting Markets and Business Development Leader.

Trevor Vaugh is the Policy Design Lead in the Transformation Policy Unit at Ireland’s Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.

He leads the use of human-centred design across the Irish public sector – spanning policy, services, and operations. He chaired the group that created Ireland’s first Government Design Principles and led the development of the Action Plan for Designing Better Public Services.

Trevor is recognised nationally and internationally for his leadership in public service design and civic engagement. He presented RTÉ’s Science to the Rescue, featured on The Big Life Fix, and co-created AI voice technology with journalist Charlie Bird – projects rooted in empathy and practical impact.

Earlier in his career, Trevor worked in medical design, securing over 50 patents and earning recognition in the Cleveland Clinic’s Top 10 Medical Innovations of 2009. He has published widely on public sector reform, healthcare innovation, and higher education. He co-authored ARRIVE: A Design Innovation Framework (Routledge, 2021) and previously lectured in strategic design at Maynooth University.

He serves on several public sector advisory boards, where he promotes design as a tool for discovery, transformation, and bridging the gap between people and technology.