A Career in IT in Ireland from the corporate world to the self employed world. One mans journey.

1. A Career in I.T.
By Jason McGee
@mrjasonmcgee
“Everything you wanted to know but were
afraid to ask.”

2. Jason McGee - Background
1. Native of Dundalk.
2. Married, living locally & have 2 young kids.
3. Attended De La Salle Secondary School.
4. Post Leaving Cert in O’Fiaich College – 1991.
5. Attended DKIT between 1992 – 1994.
6. National Certificate in Information Technology.
7. Two weeks work experience in Macardles Brewery.
8. Was I.T. Manager in Guinness (Diageo) until in 2001
9. Setup Jascom Consulting in 2001
10. IT Consultant for Horseware Ireland - 2011
11. Test Development Operations Mgr for Prometic - 2012
12. PC Reffresh Manager for Diageo Ireland - 2013

3. I.T. Technician / Manager
1.Manage Systems
2.Fix Issues
3.Perform Upgrades
4.Perform Installs
5.Help Users
1.TCP/IP
2.Windows
3.Security/Antivirus
4.Unix/NT/Win Server
5.MsOffice

4. I.T. Projects
Achievements
1. Windows Upgrades
2. SAP Implementation
3. PABX Installation
4. Email Migrations
5. Access Control Systems
Learnings
1. Be Prepared (flood)
2. Troubleshoot (network)
3. Avoid Risks (CD upgrade)
4. Keep Backups (daily)
5. Try Anything (invent)

5. Working for Blue Chip Company
Rewards
1.Steady Income
2.Defined Career Path
3.High Quality Training
4.Good Support Structures
5.FREE BEER
Skills
1.Reliable
2.Adaptable
3.Innovative
4.Progressive
5.Engaged

6. 1. Register a company with the CRO (www.cro.ie)
2. Register a web domain with IEDR (IE Domain Registrar)
3. Setup a Bank Account
Setting up my Company
Took about 4 weeks and cost around €100 in 2001
www.jascom.ie

7. I.T. Consultancy
1. Web Design
1. Domain Reg, Hosting & Design (100 Local Companies)
2. Project Management
1. Hardware/Software Installations (Diageo)
2. Networks (Baileys Diageo)
3. P.C. Refresh & Cloud Computing (Diageo)
3. Social Networking
1. Training (Local Businesses)
2. Education (FAS Ireland)
4. Online Consultancy
1. Singli Curry Sauces (Ecommerce)
2. Horseware Ireland (Online Marketing)
5. Web Design Projects (Dot Com)
1. LostandStolen.ie
2. Gathering History Project
3. LIR

8. My First Idea
www.macardles.com

9. Jascom Web Design
GunneProperty Ridleys Niteclub Centre Travel
Lisdoo Steakhouse Christy Mc Gee Insurances Jim Corr

10. Working as a Web Designer
Rewards
1. Financial
2. Satisfaction
3. Business Insights
4. Make a Difference
5. Dot Com Millionaire
Skills
1.Reliable
2.Adaptable
3.Innovative
4.Progressive
5.Engaged

11. Working in Social Media
Skills
1.In-depth Knowledge
2.Understand The Business
3.Demonstrate
4.Formulate a Strategy
5.Measure and Review

12. Working as an I.T. Consultant
1. Redevelop Horseware.com
2. Redevelop Media Site (1000 Retailers)
3. (BuildyourownBlanket.com/PessoaByHorseware.com)
4. Maintain Websites Content (Images, PDFs, Video Clips)
5. Manage Global Facebook, Twitter and You Tube Pages
6. Design Banner Ad for 3rd Party Website Websites
7. Design Custom Landing Pages for Facebook
8. Managing Newsletter via Constant Contact
9. Create Video Adverts for Display Stands at Shows

13. Why work for yourself ?
First 6 months is the hardest
All the days off you want
You are the Boss
The Bills are all yours (before tax)
The Profits are all yours (after tax)
You can tryout your ideas
You are the Manager, Accountant, Designer and the Sales Agent
You will have job satisfaction
Your profits will determine your wage
You will not have a secure income
Failure is part of the process
YOU MIGHT MAKE A BILLION ?

14. Test Development Ops Mgr
1.Manage a Team of 11
2.US/IRL Based
3.Change Management (Move workflow to Irl)
4.Project Management (150 per month)
5.Work Flow/Prioritisation (Team)
6.Time Management (Prioritise Projects)
7.Innovate (Move to new processess)

15. P.C. Refresh Manager
1. 2000 Computers to be refreshed
2. HP Desktops / Laptops & Thin Clients
3. 23 Sites on IOI/UK
4. Team of 10 Service Delivery Technicians
5. Machine Builds
6. Data Transfer
7. Machine Wipe
8. Stock Inventory
9. Migrate to the Future - “The Cloud”

16. Why is the Future in “The Cloud”
1. Cheaper
2. Faster
3. Easier to upgrade
4. Easier to support
5. Supports BYOD Strategy
6. Supports Outsourcing Model
1. Storage
2. Staff
3. Networks

17. Dot Com Projects
Irish Wine WarehouseLouth Internet Radio
Gathering History Lost and Stolen Ireland

18. Promote Yourself

19. Any Questions ?
“Everything you wanted to know but were
afraid to ask.”