Padraig Devane

Experience

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  Farm

  Jan 2006 - May 2013

  Farm Labourer
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  Martin Walsh Construction Ltd.

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  General Laborer, Site Security

  General LabourerSite Security

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  SUPERVALU

  Oct 2013 - May 2018

  Butchery/Deli Assistant

  Customer ServiceEnsure Cleanliness of Food Prep AreasFood Prep

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  Liebherr Maritime Cranes

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

  IT Support Intern

  IT Support DeskPersonal Project Management IT Equipment Set Up

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  Keane Landscaping

  Jun 2018 - Sept 2018

  Sales Associate

  Conducted comprehensive sales consultations with prospective customers, demonstrating a strong understanding of their needs and requirements.Developed tailored sales pitches and presentations to effectively communicate the value proposition of Keane Landscaping's services, highlighting key features, benefits, and competitive advantages.Managed post-sales project implementation and coordination, collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless project execution and customer satisfaction. Show less

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  Dell Technologies

  Dec 2018 - now

  Serving as the primary point of contact for VxRail and VxRail on VCF within the Customer Solution Center.Overseeing complex customer Proof of Concept (POC) deliveries, requirements gathering, and solution design. Personally supported sales opportunities of over €20m in 2023Lead architect and implementation engineer for a VxRail/VCF on VxRail environment within a Co-Location Site including designing the network architecture to incorporate connectivity to multiple cloud providers while also ensuring security is at the forefront. Show less Architected, implemented and maintained Data Center network infrastructure, utilizing expertise in Dell OS9/10, Cisco, and NSX-V technologies to optimize network performance and security.Deployed and managed virtualization technologies, particularly VMware, to optimize server resource utilization and support virtualized environments, ensuring seamless integration with network infrastructure.Installed, configured, and managed server hardware and operating systems to maintain a robust and efficient lab environment.Managed Backbone storage infrastructure including SAN/NAS systems and storage arrays to ensure reliable and high-performance storage solutions for lab operations.Proactively troubleshoot various issues within the lab environment including access and networking issues to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Show less Successfully project-managed numerous customer Proof of Concepts (POCs) across various domains from initial scoping call and requirements, gathering to delivery and closure ensuring customer satisfaction and project success. Supported over €100m in sales opportunities.Acted as a Scrum Master for the Infrastructure team facilitating daily stand-up meetings and ensuring efficient time management and coordination among team members to meet project deadlines and objectives.Effectively communicated project status, risks, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels through regular status updates, meetings, and presentations, ensuring transparency and alignment with project goals. Show less

  • HCI / Cloud Presales Solutions Architect

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Infrastructure / Network Presales Solutions Architect

    Dec 2019 - Mar 2022

  • IT Program Manager

    Dec 2018 - Dec 2019