Summary
Padraic O'Keeffe is an Associate Director and technology leader with over 27 years’ experience delivering software, automation and digital transformation in regulated medical device manufacturing. He leads global teams across project management, software validation, operational technology and business systems, shaping strategy and governance for a 200‑person organisation and a multi‑site capital portfolio. A hands‑on engineer by background with BSc/MSc in Software Engineering and an MSc in AI, he combines deep technical credibility with PMP discipline and EMCC‑accredited executive coaching to develop the next tier of leaders. He is pragmatic about emerging tech—prioritising AI and intelligent automation where they demonstrably cut cost, improve output or strengthen human–machine collaboration under an Industry 5.0 lens. Notably, he has stepped into adjacent functions (EHS) on an interim basis, maintaining high performance while preserving regulatory and safety standards.
11 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Artificial Intelligence, Master's degree, Artificial Intelligence at University of Galway
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Software Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Software Engineering at Dundalk Institute of Technology