Portfolio
Publications & Research
Academic papers, industry reports, and policy documents
Academic Publications
Bank of Ireland Tests Meetings in Virtual Reality
Springer, September 2021View on Springer
Peer-reviewed paper on enterprise VR adoption
Key findings and methodology
Key findings and methodology
Key Findings
- VR meetings showed improved feelings of presence and engagement
- Gender differences in avatar preference (important for inclusion)
- Reduced meeting fatigue compared to video calls
- Clear ROI for distributed teams
My Role
- Lead author and researcher
- Designed the study methodology
- Coordinated participant recruitment and data collection
- Presented findings at VR Days Europe conference
Industry Reports
The Irish Immersive Economy
Skillnet Ireland, April 2022Read Full Report
Comprehensive analysis of Ireland’s XR industry
Report highlights and contributions
Report highlights and contributions
Report Highlights
- Mapped 100+ immersive tech companies in Ireland
- Identified €50M+ in industry revenue
- Recommended national strategy actions
- Influenced government funding decisions
My Contributions
- Co-authored key sections
- Conducted industry interviews
- Data analysis and visualization
- Policy recommendations
Immersive Technology Strategy for Ireland
March 2024Strategic Impact
- €10M government implementation budget
- National upskilling programs launched
- Industry association strengthened
- International partnerships formed
Writing & Thought Leadership
Blog Posts & Articles
Recent posts and articles
Recent posts and articles
- “Building WITH AI: An AI-Augmented Builder’s Journey” (2024)
- “Operations Excellence for Neurodivergent Leaders” (2024)
- “From Marketing to Privacy: Why Responsible AI Needs Both” (2023)
- “Why Async-First Works for AuDHD Brains” (2023)
Conference Presentations
Speaking experience
Speaking experience
- MIT Technology Review - Innovators Under 35 Shortlist (2019)
- VR Days Europe - Enterprise VR Research Findings (2018-2020)
- Dublin Tech Summit - Remote Work Panel (2021)
- AIGP Certification - AI Governance Professional (in progress)
Community Contributions
Governance & Operations
- Created operational templates for AI startups
- Developed GDPR compliance checklists
- Shared async-first meeting protocols
Resource Sharing
Startup Operations
Templates for operations-focused leaders
AI Governance
Frameworks for responsible AI deployment
Media & Thought Leadership
Podcast appearances
Podcast appearances
- The Vergecast - Cleft’s approach to AI note-taking (2024)
- Digital Irish - Enterprise VR and remote work (2021)
- Building for neurodivergent users - Multiple appearances (2024)
Industry recognition
Industry recognition
- Featured in Fast Company’s Best Apps 2024
- MIT Innovators Under 35 shortlist (2019)
- Quoted on building AI for neurodivergent users
- Recognized remote work thought leader
I believe in learning in public and sharing knowledge openly. All my publications focus on responsible AI, accessibility, and inclusion - betting on a future of trust and collaboration.