Brian Webb

Brian Webb

GIS Technician & Assistant Surveyor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder Switchable.ie | Project Manager | Energy Data Enthusiast

  • Education

    • Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology

      2023 -
      Enterprise Ireland New Frontiers Phase 2 program

      Scaling up Switchable. Please get in touch if you would be interested in being part of the journey. Currently seeking a developer to work with me.

    • Maynooth University

      2020 - 2021
      Higher Diploma in Data Science and Analytics MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS 1st Class Honours (1.1)

      • Spatial Databases (QGIS, PostGreSQL, PGAdmin, SQL) - 85% Windfarm location project.• Statistical Methods for Data Science 1 & 2 (R, probability, statistical techniques, regression modelling, anova, prediction, visualisation)• Case Studies in Data Science & Analytics (R, Geographical Analysis)• Data Analytics Project (Python, Spatial relationships)• Critical Data Studies (Critical research essays x2)• Statistical Machine Learning (R, modelling, prediction)• R for Data… Show more • Spatial Databases (QGIS, PostGreSQL, PGAdmin, SQL) - 85% Windfarm location project.• Statistical Methods for Data Science 1 & 2 (R, probability, statistical techniques, regression modelling, anova, prediction, visualisation)• Case Studies in Data Science & Analytics (R, Geographical Analysis)• Data Analytics Project (Python, Spatial relationships)• Critical Data Studies (Critical research essays x2)• Statistical Machine Learning (R, modelling, prediction)• R for Data Analytics (R)• Topics in Data Analytics (SAS, R)• Structured Programming for Data Analytics (JAVA) Show less

    • University of Leicester

      1995 - 1996
      MSc GIS
    • University College Dublin

      1991 - 1993
      Master of Science (MSc Agr) Environmental Resource Management
  • Experience

    • DuQuesne Environmental Consultants

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1995
      GIS Technician & Assistant Surveyor
    • Cable & Wireless Communications

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      Senior GIS Co-ordinator
    • Schlumberger

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
      • Global Information Management Web Portal Data Administrator

        Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      • Geoscience Data Management Coordinator

        Jan 1999 - Jan 2000
      • Geoscience Applications Technician

        Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
    • Tullow Oil

      Sept 2002 - Apr 2020

      Lead technologist supporting the Latin America Exploration team for petrotechnical data management, data analysis and applications support. Responsible for GIS and global seismic, well and interpretation G&G database.

      • Lead Geoscience Technologist and Senior Geotechnical Data Specialist

        Jan 2012 - Apr 2020
      • Geoscience Technologist

        Sept 2002 - Dec 2011
    • Switchable

      Apr 2020 - now
      Founder and Data Analyst

      Switchable offers a personal, trusted and independent service to save you money on your gas and electricity bills. We use your home's energy data to compare the full market for you. We save you time, hassle and money. Our goal is to simplify energy switching in Ireland.Having been supported by Enterprise Ireland's New Frontiers Phase 2 program, I am now automating several processes and scaling up. BIG NEWS ... as of October 2024, I revamped my website and service offering. Please check it out and hit the purchase button to save money on your next electricity or dual fuel deal!https://www.switchable.ie/ Show less

    • Compass Informatics

      Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
      Project Manager

      Project & Platform Development Manager, ECHOES Interreg funded project (€3.6 million budget);Project Manager for National Transport Authority GIS and Data Framework, responsible for the delivery of nine projects by June 2022;Project Manager for ESA Muileann project; observed and filled in as PM; Offshore Wind Farm site selection service utilising Earth Observation.

    • Hikari

      Jul 2023 - May 2024
      Technical Project Manager

      I have delivered several data and dashboard projects for a client.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • PRINCE2® Foundation Certification Training

      PeopleCert
      Feb 2023
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Barton Cup Captain

      Issued by The Carrickmines Golf Club on Jan 2022
      The Carrickmines Golf ClubAssociated with Brian Webb
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Service Civil International (SCI) on Jun 1992
      Service Civil International (SCI)Associated with Brian Webb
    • Youth Hockey Coach & Manager

      Issued by Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club on Sept 2014
      Three Rock Rovers Hockey ClubAssociated with Brian Webb