Qualifications

This page provides a list of my qualifications and recently completed courses.

University degree

I have a BSc. (Honours) in Computer Science from University College Dublin.

This was a four year degree that covered some of the following topics:

BSc. Computer Science

  • Data structures and algorithms

  • Object oriented programming

  • Java, C, and Ruby programming

  • Operating systems

  • Database systems

  • Compiler theory

  • Mathematical and discrete logic

Contents

Topics in artificial intelligence that were covered included:

  • Neural networks

  • Machine learning

  • Agent based systems

  • Natural language processing

  • Nature inspired algorithms

IBM recognized qualifications

The following qualifications were awarded to me by IBM after completing courses and gaining practical experience in these areas.

Completed courses

The following list represents some of the key online courses I have completed as part of my professional learning.

  • Winning in the marketplace with people with diverse abilities

  • Neurodiversity 101

  • Building empathy, inclusivity, trust

  • Workplace bullying prevention

  • Technical leader in you

  • Fundamentals of IBM's inclusive culture

Leadership, diversity, and inclusion

  • Diversity & Inclusion essentials

  • Leadership unconscious bias

  • Transgender: Leading inclusively

  • LGBTQ+: Leading inclusively

  • Global culture and religion

  • Learn to Emb(race)

  • Considerations for disability inclusion

  • Accessible design

  • People Skills - Interpersonal skills

  • People Skills - Present to win foundations

  • People Skills - Collaborate effectively

  • People Skills - Delivering quality work with agility

  • People Skills - Solving problems with creative and critical thinking

  • Getting started with Monday.com

  • Create eLearning courses with Articulate Storyline 360

  • Growth Behaviours: Trusted, Team focused, Courageous, Resourceful, Outcome focused, Growth minded

  • Adobe Captivate fundamentals

  • Introducing IBM Class Author and Adobe FrameMaker for course developers

  • Enterprise Design Thinking practitioner course

  • ITIL 4 foundations

Tools and process

  • Agile@IBM - Kanban

  • Agile@IBM - A taste of agile

  • What is kanban project and portfolio management?

  • Handling difficult people and demands

Agile and project management

  • Agile@IBM - Operations fundamentals

  • Using IBM’s best practices for project success

  • Project, iteration, and change management

  • IBM Storage for IBM Z

  • IBM Tape drives and automation

  • IBM Mainframe virtualization concepts

  • Cloud adoption and migration

  • The AI ladder: A framework for deploying AI in your enterprise

  • Data science 101

Technology

  • Google - Technical writing one

  • Google - Technical writing two

  • Moving to the virtual classroom: Facilitation and delivery best practices

  • Storytelling fundamentals for all

  • Editing Mastery: How to edit writing to perfection

  • Ninja writing: The four levels of writing mastery

  • How to present your thoughts smoothly, clearly & powerfully

Writing and education

Recommendations

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