Staff Profile of Shaun Mckiernan

Duties:

Write bespoke programmes for research designed in consultation with academic staff. Custom build electronic/mechanical equipment. Carry out specialised interfacing, data acquisition. Develop and maintain hardware resources.

Oversee the operational management and support of ICT equipment and resources in research labs, for administration and teaching. Ensure such resources fit with the future strategy and plans of the School.

Provide high level technical support and advice for the procurement of highly specialised equipment. Investigate the market, arrange demonstrations, liaise directly with potential suppliers and achieve the optimum cost effective outcome for the School.

Provide a high standard of service provision and provide high level software/programming support for academic research staff and Masters/postgraduate research students.

Previous Employment:

Computer Support Engineer. Senior Test Engineer.

Qualifications:

Honours Degree in Physics & Electronics.

Interests:

Flying Microlight aircraft (Click here for aerial photos), property renovation, travelling.

Sports including squash, cycling, mountain hiking, golf.