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Eric McEvoy

Eric McEvoy

Student Developer
Galway city, Ireland.
+353858469400
eric.mcevoy95@gmail.com
http://www.ericmcevoy.com/

Background

About

About

Final Year Student of Computer Science & Mathematics at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Distributed Ledger Technology enthuasist, having built and deployed blockchain applications using the Linux Foundation's Hyperledger Project

Work Experience

Work Experience

  • Intern Blockchain Engineer, IBM Extreme Blue Programme - Dublin, Ireland

    Jun, 2017 - Aug, 20173 months

    Our team partnered with FoodCloud, an up-and-coming Irish Social Enterprise that provides a platform for the redistribution of food surplus from retailers to local charities. Our team used some of IBM's latest technologies namely Hyperledger Fabric and IBM Watson Workspace to help tackle food waste and relieve some external pressures FoodCloud is facing as a growing organisation. We redesigned their platform on the blockchain to guarantee transparency for everyone involved in the handling of food from government bodies to the general public.

    • Created a Hyperledger Fabric blockchain network and server-side application in Node.js

    • Designed and implemented chaincode "smart contracts" in Golang in accordance with FoodCloud's data transfer protocol

    • Added a Natural Language interface using IBM Watson Workspace to give non-tech savvy accessibility

    • Showcased project to company clients, leaders and executives at IBM Extreme Blue Expo in Paris, France

  • Co-operative Learning Intern, SAP - Dublin, Ireland.

    May, 2015 - Sep, 20153 1/2 months

    Here I was immersed in the SAP culture and its technologies. Our team explored a range of SAP technologies with an in depth focus of the SAP HANA platform completing HA100 & HA200 training and providing support to SAP customers around the world.

    • Winner of the SAP InnoJam Mobile App Competition in Walldorf, Germany. The challenge was to design and implement an app that makes SAP employees more productive. We designed and implemented a prototype to solve a common problem among SAP employees ; finding nearby meeting rooms quickly and easily. Our prototype was iterated further by full time SAP engineers rolled out to 74,000+ employees

  • iOS Technical Support Advisor U.K, Apple Inc. - Cork, Ireland

    May 2014 - May, 20151 year

    Providing Technical Support to Apple customers in the U.K and Ireland.

    • Maintained greater than 90% complete customer satisfaction while abiding strict call handling times and service levels. Underwent regular rigorous training and testing on the latest technologies.

    • Built appreciation for power of teamwork, hosting regular technical meetings and updates with manager and group

Skills

Skills

  • Innovation
    Determined Persistent Unconventional
  • Management
    Automation Productivity Scalability Resourceful
Education

Education

  • BSc. Computer Science & Mathematics National University of Ireland, Galway

    Sep, 2014 - June, 2018

    Upper 1st Class Honours to date

    Academic Scholarship Awarded Top 5%

  • Honours Higher Diploma in French  National University of Ireland, Galway

    Sep, 2015 - June 2017

  • Irish Leaving Certificate St. Joseph's College, The "Bish" Galway

    Sep, 2015 - June 2017

    Awarded 535 point, 94th Percentile of National scores

Sport & Other Achievements

Sport & Other Achievements

  • "To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." - Buddha

    I have been involved in sport most of my life thanks to my father and coach bringing me to the gym when I was a boy. Sport has allowed me to become accountable for myself and my goals, but also made me proficient in team management and dynamics. Some of my proudest sporting endeavors include

    • Irish National Junior Rowing team, Home Internationals, Cardiff, U.K 2012

    • x2 Irish National Junior Championships in Rowing, 2012

    • x2 Irish National Youth Championships in Amateur Boxing, 2008,09

    • Bronze Irish National Collegiate Championships in Amateur Boxing, 2017

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