Patrick O.
Software Quality Information Systems Consultant
Professional Value
Patrick is a software quality consultant who helps European public agencies implement compliant spreadsheet and information system conversions. He audited the European Commission’s euro‑currency conversion across twelve member states and authored the Addison‑Wesley guide ‘Managing the Euro in Information Systems’, holding TickIT ISO9000 auditor certification. His work spans EU‑wide projects since 1999, supporting agencies in achieving ISO‑compliant data integrity.
Executive Profile
Consultant, author, speaker, trainer, with a focus on software process quality improvement, spreadsheet model review, testing and auditing.
Since 1981 Patrick has run his own consultancy focusing on business solutions development and providing advice internationally on good practice in information systems development.
His current focus is spreadsheet systems modelling and auditing services as well as IT consultancy. He is the 2005-2006 chair of the European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group (EuSpRIG) and of SoftTest Ireland, and a Fellow of the Irish Computer Society. He advised the ECDL Foundation on the content of a syllabus for a new certification in good spreadsheet practices.
He was an Expert Advisor to the European Commission during the first euro currency conversion of 12 member states. He provided presentations and tutorials internationally, changeover consulting and compliance auditing. He is an approved software tester to the BASDA standard for EMU compliance, and contributed advice and converter testing services to the national Euro Business Awareness Campaign of Ireland. His book on Managing the Euro in Information Systems was published by Addison Wesley in August 1999.
His long career spans many facets of software systems development, testing, and training. He is a director of the Informatics Development Institute which managed the TRINET FP5 project to provide remote regions with access to the world-wide Internet via low-earth-orbiting satellites. During the Year 2000 (Y2K) project wave he wrote many articles, spoke internationally, consulted, and audited projects. Prior to that he gained a certification as a TickIT ISO9000 auditor, and he promoted software development process improvement using the Personal Software Process.
He lectured on Quantitative Methods and I.T. training in the Irish Management Institute, in computer applications at the Management Science School of the Department of Statistics in Trinity College Dublin.
Prior to setting up Systems Modelling Ltd he worked as a business analyst in Operations Research for Irish Fertiliser Industries, applying linear programming for production optimisation and project financial modelling.
His interest is in practical, effective solutions to systems problems, with a focus on the real objectives to be attained. Project references are available on request.
Core Competencies
It - Information Technology
Patrick has extensive experience in IT, serving as Managing Director of Systems Modelling Limited since 1981.
He is a Fellow of the Irish Computer Society and has chaired the European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group.
Patrick is a frequent speaker at international conferences and author on practical IT approaches.
His expertise spans software process quality improvement, spreadsheet model review, testing, and auditing.
Management Information Systems
Patrick specializes in Management Information Systems, with a focus on information system conversion, euro currency conversion, and Year 2000 projects.
He has contributed to the national Euro Business Awareness Campaign of Ireland and authored a book on managing the euro in information systems.
Patrick has lectured at the Irish Management Institute and Trinity College Dublin, and has experience in industrial quality control, financial modeling, and operations research applications.
Process Facilitation
Patrick is a certified TickIT ISO9000 auditor, promoting software development process improvement using the Personal Software Process.
He facilitates process improvement in IT, focusing on practical and effective solutions to systems problems, with a emphasis on real objectives.
Patrick's experience in process facilitation enables him to provide expert guidance on software development and quality assurance.