Declan Walsh has worked as an IT Technician for ABP Food Group since 2015. His responsibilities include providing technical support, installing and configuring software, setting up virtual servers, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, and maintaining equipment. He previously held roles with IJM Timber Frame Offices, Advanced, Kelly Brothers Furniture Factory, and other companies. Walsh has a B.Sc. in IT Management from Dundalk Institute of Technology and studied subjects including data warehousing and service-oriented architecture. He has good people skills from working in teams on projects and enjoys fitness activities.

1. Declan Walsh
Address: 10 Carrowbarra Island, Smithborough, Monaghan.
Telephone Number: +353 862469355
Email Address: dixiewalsh@hotmail.com
Currently ____________
ABP Food Group February 2015 to Present
I’m currently working as an IT Technician for ABP Food Group in Clones, Monaghan since February
2015. My main role within the company is maintaining & updating the IT infrastructure. Some of my
daily duties entail:
 Provide technical support to end-users within the organization. (AD,RDC & VNC)
 Install and configure software programs and applications. (Office, Symantec,
Progress,FortiClient).
 Setting up & installing VMware enviroment
 Administrating Virtual Servers
 Determine, identify and troubleshoot technical problems relating to software and
hardware.
 Maintain and manage workstations, servers, printers and scanners and other related
equipment.
 Maintaining or repairing equipment i.e swapping out RAM/HD,TouchscreenMonitors
 Offering technical support on-site or via phone or email
 Setting up Labels on in-house software & creating labels on touchscreens
 Setting up laptops & phones i.e installing OS, Office, setting up user profile, creating
backup.
 Calibrating & Maintaining Scales i.e replacing load cell & recalibrating scales
 Installing Touchscreen & Printer cabinets for production.
IJM Timber Frame Offices June 2013 to August 2013
 Updating & modifying the company website
 Technician work including
o Sorting out what PC’s work
o Swapping out RAM chips, hard drives
o Installing & updating Operating Systems.
Advanced (Sheet Rocking) - General Operative 2006
Kelly Brothers (Furniture Factory) – General Operative 2005 – 2006
MAPP (Monaghan and Portadown Partnership) – Computer Course 2004
This entailed 2 months working in Canada.
Century Homes (Timber Frame) - General Operative 2003
Aughey Screens (Factory) – General Operative 1998 – 2002

2. Declan Walsh
Educational Details _______
B.Sc. (Hons) in IT Management Level 8 Dundalk IT 2013-2014
Skills: Some of the subjects that I studied in my fourth year where Applied Data
Warehousing which entailed working within My SQL Designing, Populating and Querying
data warehouses. Service Orientated Architecture which entailed SOA model, using XML,
SOAP and HTTP technologies, & incorporate an already existing web-service into a suitable
web based application.
College 4th year project:
I undertook implementing Microsoft SharePoint 2013 into a SME by either upgrading to on
premise or cloud based structure. This entailed working within the Office 365 online package.
B.Sc. in Computer & Applications Level 7 Dundalk IT 2010-2013
Skills: Some of the subjects that I studied in my third year where Database Administration
which entailed the overview of Physical Database Design,File Structures,Query
Optimization, Index Selection. System Administration which entailed setting up and
configuring a server for typical services, Set up and configure a client, Connect client to
server,Troubleshoot servers,services, users,clients, Use Virtual Box for installation and
configuration of servers,clients.
College 3rd year project:
I designed & created a three tier architecture website. I used asp.net to write the code which
entailed using VB.NET, HTML 5, CSS and JavaScript.
Advanced IT & Business Level 5 & 6 MIFET 2008-2010
Personal skills: Good people skills and good timekeeper. Have experience working within a team.
Over my six years back at college I’ve worked in many group projects, from PowerPoint presentations
to database projects & currently working on site in an IT team. I’ve gained invaluable experience.
Interests: I enjoy going to the gym and swimming along with running and reading.
Referees: Geraldine McGorman, IJM Timber Frame, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, Ireland (047) 71711
Referees: Martin Mc Court, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk, Co. Louth, Ireland (042) 937
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Referees:Elizabeth Rooney, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dundalk, Co.Louth, Ireland. (042) 937
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3. Declan Walsh