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Remote Work Leadership

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Top Remote Enabler (4 Years Running)

Remote.com | 2021-2024

Remote Influencer Reports

Featured in annual reports recognizing global remote work leaders

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Innovation & Technology

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MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35

March 2019 | Shortlist

Shortlisted for pioneering work in VR collaboration technology with meetingRoom.

MIT Tech Review

Global recognition for breakthrough innovation

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Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur

December 2017 | Dublin County Winner - Best New Business

Awarded for meetingRoom’s innovative approach to virtual collaboration.

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Hackathon Victories

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Hardware Innovation Champion

Won three major hardware hackathons demonstrating rapid prototyping skills:

PCH & Intel Hackathon

May 2015 - BlueTape: Bluetooth connected tape measure

ABP Beefhack

March 2015 - Tender Scan: Beef tenderness measurement device

PCH & Web Summit

November 2014 - World’s first connected cash-counting till

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Entrepreneurship

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Accelerators & Programs

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Hospitality Excellence

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Dublin Living Awards

November 2011 | Dublin Nightclub of the Year

Won with Dtwo Nightclub during Pamplemousse era - demonstrating excellence in experience design and operations.

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Sky Bar Awards

August 2016 | Venue of the Year

Recognized for exceptional venue management with Krystle.

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Academic Recognition

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University College Dublin President’s Award

March 2009 | Awarded by Dr. Hugh Brady

“People who have made a very significant contribution to the life of the College, and have demonstrated their energy, their commitment, their zeal, their ingenuity and their frequent disregard of their own self interest.”

- Dr. Art Cosgrove, UCD President 1994–2003

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UCD Event of the Year

May 2007

St. Vincent de Paul Day 2006/2007 - Recognized for community impact and event organization.

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Summary

These awards span 15+ years and demonstrate consistent excellence across:

  • Innovation: From hardware hackathons to MIT recognition
  • Leadership: 4x Remote Work thought leader
  • Entrepreneurship: Multiple accelerator selections
  • Community Impact: University and civic recognition
  • Operations Excellence: From nightclub management to tech platforms

Each recognition represents not just an achievement, but lessons learned that inform my approach as an AI-Augmented Builder. My journey from marketing → tech → privacy gives me unique perspective on building responsible, accessible AI that makes complex compliance simple and human.