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alisonweber.name="Aoife Martin"
alisonweber.title="Head of Customer Service"
alisonweber.age="23"
alisonweber.email="mailto:aoifem@microsoft.com"
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alisonweber.phone="+353 (1) 7064736"
alisonweber.location="Microsoft"
alisonweber.description="I am the Head of Customer Services in Microsoft Ireland and have worked in Microsoft for seven years. My job is to ensure that as a sales and marketing organisation we consistently put our Customers First in how we do business, ensuring that we understand our customers business and deliver great experiences through our sales, marketing and services teams. I previously worked as a management consultant specialising in organisation change management in Accenture in Dublin and Ernst and Young in Sydney having graduated from DCU with a degree in Business Studies in the very late 90’s!!!If you have any question about how Microsoft approaches customer services and improving our customers experience please do not hesitate to contact me."
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dandobbs.name="Tom Murphy"
dandobbs.title="Head of P.R. & Community Affairs"
dandobbs.age="33"
dandobbs.email="mailto:tomurphy@microsoft.com"
dandobbs.blog="http://blogs.msdn.com/tomurphy/"
dandobbs.phone="+353 (1) 7064550"
dandobbs.location="Microsoft"
dandobbs.description="I look after Public Relations and Corporate Social Responsibility for Microsoft in Ireland and am a member of the company’s local governance team, having joined Microsoft in 2005.At Microsoft we have a vision of enabling people and businesses to realize their full potential. Whether you’re a home user looking for entertainment or better personal productivity, an IT manager deploying a new corporate application or a non-profit organization looking to maximize the resources you have, we believe that our technology and services can make a real difference.Of course the world never stands still, and we’re constantly looking at how we can use new technologies like blogs, podcasts and RSS to communicate more effectively with you. I’d love to hear how you think we can do a better job connecting with you."
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jasonvazzano.name="Gary Ennis"
jasonvazzano.title="Financial Controller"
jasonvazzano.age="30"
jasonvazzano.email="mailto:Gary.Ennis@microsoft.com"
jasonvazzano.blog=""
jasonvazzano.phone="+353 (1) 7065687"
jasonvazzano.location="New York"
jasonvazzano.description="I am Financial Controller for Microsoft Ireland and have worked with Microsoft for almost 6 years.My job is to manage the Financial Integrity of Microsoft Ireland and manage the business to achieve our quarterly budgets and forecasts. Microsoft’s Productivity and Business Intelligence tools are fundamental to ensuring I do my job well and I believe that the Financial community in Ireland could also benefit significantly from ensuring they and their people have access to the best tools and technology to help them lead their businesses.I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with KPMG in 2000 and am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.If you have a question about how Microsoft manages Finance or how to get the best out of your Software, please get in contact with me."
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jaylark=new Object()
jaylark.name="Maurice Martin"
jaylark.title="Business & Marketing Director"
jaylark.age="25"
jaylark.email="mailto:maurice.martin@microsoft.com"
jaylark.blog=""
jaylark.phone="+353 (1) 7064462"
jaylark.location="Microsoft"
jaylark.description="I am the Business and Marketing Director of Microsoft Ireland and have responsibility both for running our commercial business in Ireland as well as developing and implementing the overall Marketing strategy for the Irish subsidiary. I have been with Microsoft for almost 5 years.I am passionate about technology! And I see on a day to day basis the benefits technology brings to both business management and marketing. I would welcome any suggestions or ideas as to how I and indeed everyone in Microsoft Ireland can improve on how we communicate and work with you to help you achieve your business objectives. I qualified from Trinity College Dublin in Engineering (1988) and completed my Masters degree in Computer Science. Since then I have held positions in several technology start-ups, the venture capital industry and with IONA Technologies, where I was the Product Director for IONA’s enterprise product offerings."
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karlsteckling=new Object()
karlsteckling.name="Neil Tanner"
karlsteckling.title="Director, Business Markets"
karlsteckling.age="29"
karlsteckling.email="mailto:neiltan@microsoft.com"
karlsteckling.blog=""
karlsteckling.phone="+353 (1) 7063164"
karlsteckling.location="Microsoft"
karlsteckling.description="I have been working with Microsoft for 5 years and joined the company as the Microsoft Dynamics lead with responsibility for developing our ERP and CRM business. I have spent the last 3 years running the Small and Medium-sized Business division and have executive responsibility for developing the relationships with our Partner channel. Prior to joining Microsoft I spent 10 years working in the ERP space in Ireland and the UK. My experience includes building a successful indigenous ERP partner from start-up as well as corporate experience as the business development director for Sage. My leadership style centres around getting close to the detail and keeping things simple. I’m also extremely passionate about the value our partners bring to Irish customers and the commercial opportunity that our solutions offer to partners. Please contact me with any issues or suggestions you might have. "
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kurtsteckling=new Object()
kurtsteckling.name="Orla Sheridan"
kurtsteckling.title="Country Manager Entertainment & Devices"
kurtsteckling.age="30"
kurtsteckling.email="mailto:orlash@microsoft.com"
kurtsteckling.blog=""
kurtsteckling.phone="+353 (1) 7065853"
kurtsteckling.location="Microsoft"
kurtsteckling.description="I am the Country Manager for our Entertainment and Devices Division in Ireland, with responsibility for Microsoft products in retail stores including Xbox 360 consoles and games, software including Office 2007 and OneCare and our range of PC accessories.My business priority is to work closely with our retail partners to make our products accessible to consumers, ensuring great offers are available and that retail sales people can help consumers make the right choice for them. Microsoft is all about helping people use technology to enhance their lives, whether that be using Microsoft Office to be more productive in work, home or in the classroom, or having a blast playing with your friends - down the street or halfway across the globe on Xbox Live.Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or feedback on any of the above."
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ryankeberly=new Object()
ryankeberly.name="Paul Mason"
ryankeberly.title="Director Enterprise Business"
ryankeberly.age="32"
ryankeberly.email="mailto:pmason@microsoft.com"
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ryankeberly.phone="+353 (1) 7063112"
ryankeberly.location="Microsoft"
ryankeberly.description="I’m responsible for Microsoft’s Enterprise Business in Ireland, including key alliances with our business Partners. I have worked in Enterprise Sales for Microsoft since 2005 and previously was responsible for the Small and Medium Business & Partner Group. Prior to Microsoft I worked with a number of world class companies including Compaq, DEC and Tetra Pak contributing to 20 years experience delivering IT solutions to Enterprise Organisations. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Aided Engineering. The mission of my team is to understand our customers’ business and IT needs and work with our partners to provide solutions that deliver significant business value. On a day to day basis you will find me working with my team listening to the needs of our customers and partners to develop long term relationships with customers who feel confident to recommend and repurchase Microsoft solutions.If you have any feedback or any questions about how Microsoft creates solutions for Enterprise customers please do not hesitate to contact me."
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timmckendrick=new Object()
timmckendrick.name="Paul Rellis"
timmckendrick.title="Managing Director Microsoft Ireland"
timmckendrick.age="32"
timmckendrick.email="mailto:prellis@microsoft.com"
timmckendrick.blog=""
timmckendrick.phone="+353 (1) 7064750"
timmckendrick.location="Microsoft"
timmckendrick.description="I joined Microsoft 8 years ago and have worked in Finance, Operations and now as Managing Director of Microsoft Ireland. At Microsoft our number one aim is to innovate, it’s the reason I get up every morning! I strongly believe Ireland will have a great future if we keep innovating, if we keep asking “what if....?”, we need to innovate before others do! The entire team at Microsoft Ireland is committed to bringing innovation and value to life for all our customers. Please contact me, and any of my management team, if you need help, advice or direction, or to share any feedback on your experience as a customer of Microsoft in Ireland. I am from Limerick originally and a Chartered Accountant. I am Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the Irish Business Employers Confederation, the Irish Management Institute and the National Digital Research Centre.Mumhan Abu!!"
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nikolainolan.name="Saoirse Fahey"
nikolainolan.title="Head of Compliance"
nikolainolan.location="Microsoft"
nikolainolan.email="mailto:sfahey@microsoft.com"
nikolainolan.blog=""
nikolainolan.phone="+353 (1) 7065772"
nikolainolan.description="I am the Chief of Staff (for the Managing Director). Over my 9 years in Microsoft, I have been given the opportunity to work across many of our businesses and functions. I have had some very exciting and challenging roles starting in our Operations team, then working as the Financial Controller for the subsidiary, and last 2 years as the Head of OEM Sales. Before Microsoft, I started my career with PricewaterhouseCoopers - where I qualified as a Chartered Accountant. I am a UCC (Electrical Engineering) and DCU Alumni. My current role is around driving key projects in the subsidiary. I am very proud to be part of Microsoft’s ongoing contribution to local communities, to businesses through its innovative solutions and to the Irish economy. Please contact me if I can help your business with its Microsoft relationship or business in any way."
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/*aaron=new Object()
aaron.name="Sean Foley"
aaron.title="Head of Developer & Platform"
aaron.location="Microsoft"
aaron.email="mailto:sfoley@microsoft.com"
aaron.blog=""
aaron.phone="+353 (1) 7064510"
aaron.description="I joined Microsoft 3 years ago to head up our Developer and Platform Group. My team works with customers, partners, software companies and particularly the broad developer community to understand what they can do with Microsoft's latest technologies. We help you build amazing applications and websites to power real business value and I would love to hear from you - to see how we can help you develop your business, or even just to show us the coolest thing you’ve built! Before joining Microsoft, I was CTO at Cognotec, where I worked with global banks such as J.P. Morgan, UBS and BNP Paribas, and prior to that worked in technology for a number of large Financial Services organisations in Ireland. I have a BSc in Computer Science from Trinity, and an MBA from UCD, and currently serve on the board of the Irish Internet Association. Whether it’s technology or business direction, let me know how Microsoft can help you develop!"
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KieranP=new Object()
KieranP.name="Kieran Penwill"
KieranP.title="OEM Director"
KieranP.location="Microsoft"
KieranP.email="mailto:kieranp@microsoft.com"
KieranP.blog=""
KieranP.phone="+353 (1) 7064185"
KieranP.description="I joined Microsoft Ireland to lead the OEM team in June of this year, having led the OEM Sales team in Saudi Arabia for the last 2 years. My goal is to develop and grow our OEM channel and direct attach business in the coming months and years, leveraging what I believe to be a “Healthy PC Ecosystem” here in Ireland.I have 15 years Sales experience in the IT industry; the first 12 years I spent with Compaq (now HP) & Dell working across UK, Ireland and Middle East. I joined Microsoft's OEM segment 3 years ago based out of Middle East Africa HQ and the Saudi Arabia subsidiary. When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family, sailing, golf and rugby. Please feel free to contact me on any matter via email or on my direct phone number above."
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MarianThornton=new Object()
MarianThornton.name="Marian Thornton"
MarianThornton.title="Exec Business Administrator"
MarianThornton.location="Microsoft"
MarianThornton.email="mailto:marianth@microsoft.com"
MarianThornton.blog=""
MarianThornton.phone="+353 (1) 7064224"
MarianThornton.description="I joined Microsoft in 2001 as admin assistant in the EMEA Operations Centre, working in a number of departments in the Operations centre, and now currently work as Executive Admin to the MD Microsoft Ireland Paul Rellis.One of the great things about my job is the incredible diversity, I can work on anything from scheduling calendars to event planning. Please feel free to contact me on the details above."
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/*PeterRussell=new Object()
PeterRussell.name="Peter Russell"
PeterRussell.title="Director, Public Sector Business"
PeterRussell.location="Microsoft"
PeterRussell.email="mailto:prussell@microsoft.com"
PeterRussell.blog=""
PeterRussell.phone="+44 (28) 9073"
PeterRussell.description="I am the Director of Public Sector business for Microsoft Ireland, based in our Belfast office. I joined Microsoft in 2006 as Regional Manager for Microsoft with overall responsibility for Microsoft’s Public Sector business in Northern Ireland. Prior to joining Microsoft I worked for Bull Information Systems / Steria for six years and held various management positions in the company, before being appointed Country Manager in 2004. Before that I worked in the Northern Bank for 17 years.Married with three children, I am a former Ireland Rugby international and still play many sports, including golf and tennis. I am a member of the Momentum Board of Directors, of the Institute of Directors and a member of the Simon Community Corporate Fundraising Committee Please feel free to contact me on any issue relating to your organisations requirements from Microsoft."
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JoeFfrench=new Object()
JoeFfrench.name="Joe Ffrench"
JoeFfrench.title="HR and Recruitment Manager"
JoeFfrench.location="Microsoft"
JoeFfrench.email="mailto:jffrench@microsoft.com"
JoeFfrench.blog=""
JoeFfrench.phone="+353 (1) 7065728"
JoeFfrench.description="I am the HR and Recruitment Manager for Microsoft Ireland.Our company mission: to enable people and businesses realise their potential, applies internally for our staff as much as it does externally for our customers and partners. We deliver on this mission by rewarding our people for great performance, supporting them in their career and professional development and ensuring they work in a top class working environment. Our internal HR processes and systems are key enablers in helping us achieve this mission. If you are interested in finding out more on how we use our software from a HR perspective, please get in contact with me."
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TerryLanders=new Object()
TerryLanders.name="Terry Landers"
TerryLanders.title="Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs"
TerryLanders.location="Microsoft"
TerryLanders.email="mailto:terryl@microsoft.com"
TerryLanders.blog=""
TerryLanders.phone="+353 (1) 7063161"
TerryLanders.description="I am Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs for Northern and Central Europe for Microsoft, based in Dublin. I have worked in the IT industry for 25 years, mainly in US multinational companies as an engineer and business manager. In the late 1990s I worked as a Policy advisor on science and technology where I managed Irelands Information Society and Technology Foresight initiatives, and represented Ireland on the EU research council. Prior to joining Microsoft, I was Chief Technology Officer for Ericsson Ireland.I sit on the board of the Irish Software Association, Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG), and Enable Ireland. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree and an MBA."
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JackCunnane=new Object()
JackCunnane.name="Jack Cunnane"
JackCunnane.title="Microsoft Consultancy Services"
JackCunnane.location="Microsoft"
JackCunnane.email="mailto:jcunnane@microsoft.com"
JackCunnane.blog=""
JackCunnane.phone="+353 (1) 2797672"
JackCunnane.description="I lead the Microsoft Services team in Ireland and joined Microsoft Ireland in August 2008. I have over 20 years experience in technical and management positions in leading international high technology companies. Over the last 10 years in particular I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best Services professionals in the world and from them I've learned the unique contribution of Services to an organisation – once it’s based on the development and management of long-term business relationships. I believe that our value to the Irish Business Community derives almost exclusively from the quality of our Services team and it is my number one priority to continue developing the top class team we have in place in Microsoft Ireland.Please contact me if you wish to discuss how we in Microsoft Services can contribute to your organisation"
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KarenBones=new Object()
KarenBones.name="Karen Bones"
KarenBones.title="Financial Controller"
KarenBones.location="Microsoft"
KarenBones.email="mailto:karenbon@microsoft.com"
KarenBones.blog=""
KarenBones.phone="+353 (1) 7064157"
KarenBones.description="I am the Financial Controller for Microsoft Ireland. I joined Microsoft in 2002 and have since held a variety of positions in finance and business operations in both the European Operations Centre and the Sales, Marketing & Services Group.My primary role is to ensure that in Microsoft Ireland we manage our business to achieve our quarterly financial accountability commitments, we are compliant with all relevant financial and accounting regulations and we develop financial plans that support us in achieving our strategic goals. Every day I see the productivity gains that IT can offer - the potential for growth and efficiency are truly amazing and have the ability to revolutionise how, where and when we work - when dealing with as much data as Finance does, you really do appreciate that help! I qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PwC in 2001 and I hold a BA in Accounting & Finance and MBS in Accounting from DCU.If you have any questions regarding our Finance function or any aspect of Microsoft or our technology please don’t hesitate to contact me."
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aaron=new Object()
aaron.name="Clare Dillon"
aaron.title="Developer and Platform Group Lead"
aaron.location="Microsoft"
aaron.email="mailto:claredil@microsoft.com"
aaron.blog=""
aaron.phone="+353 (1) 7063129"
aaron.description="I joined Microsoft in 2003 working with the local developer community and currently head up our Developer and Platform Group. My team works with Microsoft’s customers, partners, local software companies and particularly the broad developer community to help them get the most out of Microsoft's latest technologies. We help you build amazing applications and websites to power real business value. I would love to hear from you - to see how we can help you develop your business, or even just to show us the coolest thing you’ve built!Before joining Microsoft, I was product manager with Havok, the market-leading games software provider and prior to that worked as a product manager for five years with IONA technologies. I have an honours degree in Pure Mathematics and a Higher Diploma in Education, both from Trinity College Dublin, and I currently serve on the board of the Irish Internet Association.Whether it’s technology or business direction, let me know how Microsoft can help you develop!"
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