Paul Cuddihy

Quality Manager, Management Consulting

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Paul Cuddihy's Bio:

Paul Cuddihy's Experience:

• GIS Technician at ICON Group

  June 2013 - Present

  Working on the EU project 'Control with Remote Sensing of Area-Based Subsidies. Responsible for the examination of satellite imagery and the updating of vector data associated with the Single Payment Scheme implemented by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Update and digitise changes to farmers' applications in the Irish Department of Agriculture's LPIS spatial applet for the EU Single Payment Scheme. Working on the Less Favoured Areas Compensatory Allowances Scheme (LFACAS) and the Single Farm Payment Scheme (SFPS) implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) in Northern Ireland through European Council Regulations. Utilise high resolution orthoimages data (GIS, LPIS - Land Parcel Identification System) to determine land use. Work in a quality control capacity during the completion of deadlines. Design, maintain and update a series of SQL and .BAT profiles for cross-checking and troubleshooting results to date in an effort to streamline the results process.

• GIS Consultant and Outreach Assistant at Marine Dimensions

  2013 - Present

  Using tools to join together different GIS datasets and create new information or investigate patterns. Utilizing standard GIS software, particularly ArcGIS 10 and QGIS. Providing in-house demonstrations, training and prototypes. Developing and maintaining the structures necessary for GIS data storage. Interpreting and communicate technical data to non-technical colleagues and clients. Liaise with a wide variety of interest groups, including teachers, eco-tourists, scientists, anglers, press, media and sponsors. Assist with managing and delivering educational workshops, wildlife tours, marine biology courses, field trips and public events.

• GIS Consultant at Consultant

  2013 - Present

  Working with clients on their GIS needs e.g. mapping and statistical analysis. Carrying out site visits for GPS fieldwork. Demonstrating to clients how GIS will fit within their projects for maximum benefit. Interpreting and communicate technical data to non-technical clients. Using tools to join together different GIS datasets and create new information or investigate patterns. Utilizing standard GIS software, particularly ArcGIS 9 and 10, Mapinfo and QGIS.

• Multiactivity Instructor at Dunmore East Adventure Centre

  June 2010 - September 2013

  Teach both theoretical and practical aspects of outdoor education. Work with a large variety of clients including educational and corporate groups of all ages and abilities. Cater for people and groups with special requirements. Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all clients.

• Geography Tutor at NUI Maynooth

  September 2011 - June 2013

  Present tutorials to undergraduate students with material corresponding to their lectures. Grade assignments and provide follow up correctional information for the students. Provide academic support and guidance for students. Provide weekly feedback with other members of the department for the continued development of the academic material and marking schemes.

• Assistive Technology Facilitator at NUI Maynooth

  2011 - 2013

  Co-ordinate datasets from other colleges and develop country wide databases and reports. Demonstrate correct installation, maintenance and usage of a variety of IT systems. Update and maintain various databases relating to IT systems and confidential information. Plan and present weekly IT skills classes for students and members of staff. Maintain and update the department's online resources.

Paul Cuddihy's Education:

• ISME Business Development Programme

  2014 – 2014

• University College Cork

  2010 – 2011
  Master of Arts (M.A.)
  Concentration: Coastal Management and GIS
  Activities: *GIS and GPS Applications. *Spatial Planning, Conservation, Heritage, Coastal Trade and Industry. *Strategies and critical approaches to research design. *Computer skills and Independent Research. *Field Skills and Field Sampling Techniques. *Physical Coastal Processes and Marine Ecology. *Global Environmental Concepts, Policies and Practices. *Coastal Management and its Principles, Legislation and Governance. *Coastal Information Technologies. *Coastal Environmental Systems

• NUI Maynooth

  2007 – 2010
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  Concentration: Geography
  Activities: *Remote Sensing *Earth Sciences *Fluvial Geomorphology *Human Geography *Climate and Earth Surface Processes *Quaternary Environmental Geography *Climate Change *Climatology *Global Migration *Humanity and Environmental Hazards and Disasters *Globalisation, Political, Development, Economic and Social Geography *Modern Physics *Classical Mechanics *Special Relativity *Data analysis *Calculus

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