Robert McGovern

Robert McGovern has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Robert started their career in 2010 as an Online Marketing Executive for two web start-ups in Dublin. From 2011 to 2012, they were part of Enterprise Ireland's Graduates for International Growth program, completing an MSc. in International Business Growth. During this program, they worked as a Marketing Executive for CR2, where they facilitated the sale of banking solutions to banks worldwide.

In 2013, McGovern joined Modeva Interactive as a Digital Marketing Executive before moving to Mobibus, where they worked as a Mobile Project Manager and Business Development professional, managing a smartphone app development platform and developing custom-built apps for clients in the UAE.

From 2014 to 2016, they worked at McCollins Media, a boutique agency specializing in Digital Brand Activation and Public Relations. There, they served as the Digital Strategy & Business Development professional, bringing client projects to life and growing in-house projects.

In 2016, McGovern joined Serviceplan Middle East as a Digital Project Manager, managing digital activities for clients such as BMW, Rolls Royce, and MINI, as well as exploring new digital projects involving mobile technology and Virtual Reality.

Robert then joined Horizontal Digital in 2019 as a Digital Strategist, where they worked closely with clients to deliver custom, ROI-based solutions using the Sitecore digital experience platform.

Most recently, they joined Sagittarius in 2022 as a Sitecore Optimization Consultant.

Robert McGovern's education history begins in 1998 when they attended Castleknock Community College. Robert then went on to Ballyfermot College of Further Education in 2004, where they studied Art, Graphics, and Printmaking. In 2005, Robert enrolled at Technological University Dublin and pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, which they completed with First Class Honours in 2009.

During their time at Technological University Dublin, Robert also had a study abroad experience at Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt in 2007-2008, focusing on Marketing and International Business.

After completing their undergraduate degree, Robert furthered their education at FÁS - Irish National Training and Employment Authority in 2009-2010, specializing in Web Design. Their formal education continued at UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, where they pursued a Master of Science degree in International Growth from 2011 to 2012.

In addition to their formal education, Robert has obtained several certifications. In November 2020, they obtained the "Content Hub Seller and Marketing Fundamentals" certification from Sitecore. In April 2020, they became a certified seller of Sitecore Experience Commerce 9. In June 2022, Robert acquired the "Sitecore CDP & Personalize Certification" and the "Sitecore Content Hub Certification." Furthermore, in January 2022, they were recognized as a Sitecore Strategy MVP 2022.

These certifications and educational experiences provide a comprehensive background in marketing, web design, and international growth.