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Meet our IT Managers Donal McGinty, IT Manager, GMIT The opportunities presented by three respected Institutes of Technology’s aligning goals and collaborating as a new TU are exciting. The university title is deserved and will assist in attracting global talent that will positively impact our region.
What are you currently working on? I’m the IT manager for GMIT. However, I have recently agreed to transition into a project management role for the TU to set up the identity and authentication systems necessary for the new TU. What is the IT subgroup working on for designation day? We are working on supporting the legal obligations of the new TU while also ensuring that a website and essential email services will be available to deliver the initial marketing and branding requirements for the TU. What are the critical successes of the subgroup to date? One of the most significant successes to date has been aligning systems and processes that have already benefited staff and students, such as Microsoft Teams and other identity protection systems that keep our institutes secure from cyber threats. What will be done post-designation day to harmonise policies, processes, and systems? We will be focusing on aligning our business processes and setting up IT systems to meet the TU’s business requirements while also maintaining our IT services to students and staff. What are you looking forward to most about working in the new TU? I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to continue delivering reliable IT services to support innovation, collaboration and learning.
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