Niall McNulty

Experience

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  McNulty Consulting

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2009

  Founder & Principal Consultant

  As a Consultant, I led web development projects across various sectors, including government and academia, with a focus on digital transformation and strategy. My role also encompassed content management, digital content creation, and capacity-building through training sessions on digital tools and practices.

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  University of KwaZulu-Natal

  Jul 2009 - Jun 2013

  Digital Resource Officer

  At the University of KwaZulu-Natal, I led digital content and database development to support academic initiatives and advocated for the adoption of innovative technologies for research.

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  Cambridge University Press & Assessment

  Jul 2013 - now

  As Product Lead at Cambridge, I lead product discovery within the Data, Analytics, and AI team. I focus on defining vision, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering impactful solutions that enhance educational outcomes through innovative use of technology.Key focuses:Implementing AI-powered content generation tools grounded in Cambridge IP to streamline resource creationDeveloping internal workflows that boost productivity and content qualityCollaborating on product strategies to meet evolving educator and learner needs, including developing chatbot assistantsConducting user research to optimize AI integration in educational productsLeading cross-functional teams in AI-focused projects, from conception to deploymentFacilitated team knowledge-sharing sessions, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Show less In this role I oversaw educational product development across multiple disciplines, managing print and digital teams. My responsibilities extended from budgeting and resource allocation to steering the digital strategy in collaboration with UK-based colleagues. I managed complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, ensuring quality and timely delivery. My role also fostered strategic relationships with key educational ministries and development agencies. I've designed customer insights research to better understand market needs and have conceptualised teacher training products to enhance digital skills. Show less

  • Product Lead

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Publishing Manager

    Sept 2019 - Jan 2024

  • Digital Publishing Manager

    Jul 2013 - Aug 2019
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  Diji.Africa

  Jun 2022 - Dec 2023

  Co-founder & Product Manager

  As Co-founder and Product Manager at Diji.Africa, an innovative micro-learning startup, I designed the conversation flow, wrote the scripts, and built a WhatsApp chatbot on Turn.io offering skills-based courses in African languages. I managed the end-to-end product development process, ensuring an effective user experience and alignment with our learning goals.