Dara Cummins

Dara Cummins is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in IT and cybersecurity, currently serving as Portfolio Director for Enterprise Applications, Data and Corporate Functions at Aptiv since October 2017, and as Director of the Cybersecurity Program under the Office of the CISO. Dara has a substantial academic background, holding both a Master of Science (First Class) in Management of Clean Technologies and a Bachelor of Science (First Class) in Information Technology from Dublin City University. Additionally, Dara is a part-time tutor at Dublin City University, teaching subjects related to Management Science and Clean Technologies in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Prior roles include IT Program Manager positions at Delphi and LeasePlan Information Services, where comprehensive management of global email and collaboration systems was emphasized. With a career that began in project management and technical consulting in the late 1990s, Dara has consistently demonstrated expertise in ICT project delivery and operational management across various sectors.