Remote Work Leadership
Top Remote Enabler (4 Years Running)
Remote.com | 2021-2024Remote Influencer Reports
Featured in annual reports recognizing global remote work leaders
Year-by-year recognition
Year-by-year recognition
- 2024: Top Remote Enabler (Associated with Cleft)
- 2023: Top Remote Influencer
- 2022: Top Remote Work Enabler (Associated with meetingRoom)
- 2021: Top 25 Remote Enabler - First ever Remote Influencer Report
Innovation & Technology
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
Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur
December 2017 | Dublin County Winner - Best New Business Awarded for meetingRoom’s innovative approach to virtual collaboration.Hackathon Victories
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
Press coverage
Press coverage
Entrepreneurship
Accelerators & Programs
Entrepreneur Experience 2019
Entrepreneur Experience 2019
April 2019Selected to participate in exclusive entrepreneurship program. Featured in:
- The Sunday Business Post: “An Experience to Remember for Irish Entrepreneurs”
- Follow-up interview on startup growth strategies
Startup-Scaleup IoT Accelerator
Startup-Scaleup IoT Accelerator
DCU Ryan Academy & European Union | April 20166-month accelerator with mentorship from:
- Vinton G. Cerf - “Father of the Internet” & VP of Google
- David Cuartielles - Founder of Arduino
Nexus Squared Blockchain Program
Nexus Squared Blockchain Program
April 2016 | Runners-UpShortlisted for prestigious blockchain and fintech accelerator with Blend.money.
Hospitality Excellence
Dublin Living Awards
November 2011 | Dublin Nightclub of the Year Won with Dtwo Nightclub during Pamplemousse era - demonstrating excellence in experience design and operations.Sky Bar Awards
August 2016 | Venue of the Year Recognized for exceptional venue management with Krystle.Academic Recognition
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
UCD Event of the Year
May 2007 St. Vincent de Paul Day 2006/2007 - Recognized for community impact and event organization.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.