Micheál McGrath
IT DEVELOPMENT

PROFILE

A Little About Me:

My goal is to bring technology and my skill set to businesses, organisations and enterprises. I provide quality products and services at reasonable prices. No matter how technical the product is, I push to provide interfaces that anyone can relate to and use.

I am a reliable, self-motivated and determined worker who enjoys variety and challenge. I thrive on human interaction and the opportunity to improve productivity in whatever task I am part of, regardless of how big or small it may be. I am personally driven by customer satisfaction and make this my ultimate goal in any task or duty.

Volunteer



Fantastic Four

Art & Design



Tutoring



SERVICES

  • Graphic Design & Content
  • Logo Design
  • 2D Animation
  • Video Production
  • Video Editing
  • Audio Engineering
  • Photography
  • Photoshop Tutoring
  • Software & Web Design
  • Portfolio Sites
  • Custom Websites
  • Content Management Systems
  • Wordpress Websites
  • E-Commerce Websites
  • Mobile App Development
  • Server-side Development
  • Database Development
  • Digital Consultation
  • SEO Strategy
  • Brand Development
  • Online Collaboration
  • CRM Strategy
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Social Media Management
  • IT Teaching & Tutoring

portfolio

TIMELINE

Education

Thesis
2014

Business and marketing proposal on how a mobile application could develop and benefit a local business network. Android, IOS Application; Thesis Entitled: "Interactive virtual shop to create loyalty and connections between businesses and consumers."

Masters Of Science
2013-2014, University College Cork

Achieved a first class honor in Interactive Media from the Computer Science Department, UCC. Developing a stronger understanding of scripting and technology.

Third Level
2010 - 2013, University College Cork

Studied English and Geography, BA Degree achieved. Completed a full dissertation in Human Geography, that achieved a first class honor. Required extensive research and field work. Paper entitled "Art or not Art, Graffiti in Cork City", available to read in the UCC Library.

Second Level
2004 - 2009, Cashel Community School

Leaving Certificate Passed with 6 Honours (All at higher level), including studying French. Perfect attendance achieved in senior cycle.

Work

FreeLance Developer
2015 - Now

Creative freelancer based in Cork City. Available for projects in relation to Web & Software Development, Graphics and Marketing Strategy. Lead developer in continuous projects in these areas.

MOCAL Digital Technologies
2015 - 2017

Alongside a fantastic IT Team, I co-developed a local business platform, Mobile IOS and Android apps, server-side programming, Android Tablet apps and a web interface. The app secured over 15,000 users and approximately 70 businesses. Once developed I became Account Manager of all clients, lead in Web Development, Lead in Client and Consumer Retention.

Beat That Bill Limited
2014 - 2015

Executive at BeatThatBill. My role is mainly directed to the IT side of the company. Front-End Development, Graphic Design and User Experience would be the pinnacle of my role. However I branch also towards social media and marketing sectors.

Computer Science Assistant Lecturer
2014 - 2015

Extremely rewarding experience, teaching to a class of 24 masters students over the course of five months. Numerous challenges overcame including teaching to various levels of computer science knowledge and to some students who were participating in the class from aboard. This involved video feeds and multiple use of different online teaching and recording platforms.


DIGITAL MEDIA


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