Summary
Jamie Cotter is a postdoctoral researcher in data-centre scheduling with eight years of hands-on experience spanning academic research and industrial software development. After completing a PhD in Computer Science at Cork Institute of Technology, Jamie has held roles from IBM software intern to practical research positions at Nimbus Research Centre and HEAnet, combining systems engineering with applied research. Currently based in Youghal, Ireland, Jamie focuses on optimizing resource allocation and scheduling for large-scale data centres, bringing both theoretical rigor and production-oriented coding experience. Notably, Jamie has managed real-world IT infrastructure early in their career—running an 80+ device network and deploying AD/WSUS solutions—giving them a pragmatic edge when translating research into deployable systems.
7 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science at Cork Institute of Technology