An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources and provides an interface for the user. This module will provide students with working knowledge and practical skills of OS installation, configuration, utilities and scripting. It will utilise hypervisor technology to examine both Windows and Linux operating systems.
Aim of this module is to provide learners with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to deploying and administer a secure computer system. This module initially examines fundamental computer infrastructures and security concepts and then integrates this knowledge into the design and building of a Windows Active Directory domain.
This new, elective module will guide learners to effectively design and implement flexible and scalable computing infrastructures, suitable for a wide variety of environments by integrating cluster and container technology. It is based around the LOKI (Linux OpenStack Kubernetes Infrastructure) stack
The primary aim of this Level 9 MSc module is to critically appraise and implement a range of cloud infrastructure technologies available to both store and manipulate big data. This includes setup and configuration of compute clusters, container/microservices and private clouds which are used to run Apache Hadoop technologies such as MapReduce, YARN, HDFS, Spark, HBase, Hive and Pig.
As part of the MSc. in Cybercrime, Privacy and Trust the focus of this this online module is to synthesise the techniques, tactics, and procedures that modern adversaries use to target and attack systems and thus facilitate the capability of responding to and defending against incidents as they occur.
I am a Computer Science Lecturer in the Department of Computing in SETU Carlow, lecturing on BSc and MSc courses on the Carlow Campus of SETU.
Current modules I lecture are Operating Systems, Secure Systems Administration, Infrastructure for Big Data and Advanced Incident Handling.
I also supervise BSc and MSc students. Click below for more information on the range of Computing programmes on offer in the Department of Computing in SETU Carlow.
Modules I have formerly lectured include Data Structures and Algorithmss, Computer Security, Cloud Computing, System Architecture, Computer Networking and Virtualization and Research Methods.
My professional background is primarily in Systems Administration and various national and international consultancy roles. Academically, I have a BSc (Hons) in Computing and an MSc in Computing. I also hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Third Level Teaching and Learning. Professional certifications I have achieved include Cisco, VMWare, Red Hat and Microsoft MTA.
I have previously lectured in other 3rd level colleges in Ireland as well as internationally as a guest lecturer. For more information on my Research Interests click below.
I am an IEEE published author in the area of Computer Security, Virtualization, Thin Client Technology and Web Services and I have presented my findings at conferences both nationally and internationally.
I have supervised many Level 9 Dissertations in a variety of topics including virtualization, distributed computing and cloud computing.
For final year projects, I am interested in the 'Maker' movement, so any project related to Intel Galileo, Raspberry Pi, Arduino etc come talk to me!
I am also interested in projects related to ubiquitous computing, IoT, infrastructure for big data and data analytics.
I am actively involved in the promotion of excellence in academic standards in 3rd level education in Ireland.
I have been involved in a number of QQI programmatic review and validation events in Science and Computing across Level 6, 7, 8 and 9. For more information on the National Frameworks of Qualifications and QQI click here.