Kevin O.

Kevin O. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Kevin is currently employed at AerCap as a Technical Support Manager since April 2022.

Prior to this, Kevin worked at CAE Parc Aviation for a significant amount of time. From September 2019 to March 2022, they served as the Manager of the Technical Operations Team, where they successfully merged the Technical Analyst team and Operations team into one cohesive unit. Kevin managed a team of 7 and delegated work as needed, providing support to ensure their success. Additionally, they fulfilled the role of Technical Data Operations from January 2020 to March 2021. In this role, they oversaw an IT project aimed at enhancing the Maintenance Event Planning system. Kevin automated excel files for testing IT changes, conducted testing to ensure alignment with business requirements, and managed critical IT milestones. Kevin was also promoted to the position of Manager of the Technical Data Analyst Team, commencing in January 2016 and ending in September 2019. Within this role, they reconciled rent fund balances and rates for the entire GECAS fleet of approximately 600 aircraft to align with contractual obligations. Kevin reported findings to a cross-functional meeting, identified discrepancies worth around $6 million, and completed the project two months ahead of schedule in April 2017. Kevin initially started at CAE Parc Aviation as a Technical Data Analyst from March 2014 to December 2015. During this time, they reviewed contractual terms for aircraft and collaborated with various departments to streamline operations.

Before their tenure at CAE Parc Aviation, Kevin worked as a Postgraduate Researcher at Stokes Institute from August 2011 to March 2014. Kevin developed a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) model of mobile communications equipment, designed a live testing unit, and validated the accuracy of the CFD model. Kevin also gathered and analyzed heat transfer data from both experimental and CFD models.

Kevin also gained experience as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Limerick from September 2011 to December 2013, and completed an internship at Alcatel-Lucent from June 2012 to September 2012. Prior to that, they pursued a Praktikant internship at Lufthansa Technik from May 2009 to January 2010. During this time, they created drawings of landing gear bushings using Solidworks and developed an automated Solidworks program for bushing creation. Kevin also worked briefly as an IT Consultant at Pat Carroll and Company from December 2008 to April 2009.

Overall, Kevin O.'s work experience showcases their proficiency in technical operations management, data analysis, IT project management, and research.

Kevin O. began their education in 2007 at the University of Limerick, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Kevin completed this degree in 2011. Following this, from 2011 to 2017, Kevin O. attended the University of Limerick again, this time undertaking a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree with a focus on Heat Transfer.

In 2016, Kevin O. also enrolled in IT Sligo, studying for a Higher Diploma in Science in Computing, specializing in Computer Programming. Kevin completed this program in 2018.

During their time at IT Sligo, Kevin O. also pursued an additional qualification at the Limerick Institute of Technology. From 2016 to 2017, they obtained a Special Purpose Award at Level 7 in Aircraft Records Technician, with a specific focus on Aircraft Records.

Overall, Kevin O. has a broad educational background that includes degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Heat Transfer, as well as a diploma in Computing with a focus on Computer Programming.