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== Introduction ==
Hello, my name is Aodhán, this wiki is a digital portfolio of my CV so you can find out more about anything you are interested in!
You can contact me at [mailto:aodhantgallagher@gmail.com aodhantgallagher@gmail.com]
== CV ==
'''Aodhán Gallagher''' is a mechanical engineering postgraduate at the University of Galway, specialising in computational fluid dynamics and design optimisation, with industry experience in medical device manufacturing and a background in outdoor leadership and international scouting.
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== Academic ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! style="width:14%;" | Years
! style="width:46%;" | Qualification
! Result
|-
| 2025 – 2026
| '''M.E. Mechanical Engineering''', University of Galway
| ''First Class Honours''
|-
| 2021 – 2025
| '''B.E. Mechanical Engineering''', University of Galway
| ''First Class Honours''
|-
| 2015 – 2021
| '''Castletroy College''' — Leaving Certificate
| ''613 / 625 points''
|}
=== [[Masters Project|Master's individual project]] ===
;Aerofoil optimisation for high-lift airborne wind energy wings
* Incorporate geometric design parameterisation to enable optimisation of the aerofoil.
* Use CFD to characterise the performance of the aerofoil and integrate performance with an optimisation algorithm.
* Deploy the optimisation framework on a high-performance computing system.
=== Modules ===
; M.E. modules
: Digital Control Systems • Composite Materials • Advanced Energy Systems Engineering • Research Methods • Financial Management • Engineering Acoustics • Advanced Mechanics of Materials • Turbomachines and Advanced Fluid Dynamics • Advanced Manufacturing
; B.E. final-year modules
: Advanced Mechanical Analysis and Design • Energy Conversion • Materials II • Finite Element Methods in Engineering II • Computational Fluid Dynamics • Biomechanics • Project Management for Engineers • Professional Skills • Professional Experience Programme
== Employment experience ==
=== Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Medtronic ===
''January – August 2025''
* Designed in CAD, tested and implemented new fixturing for manufacturing lines.
* Created CAD drawings for an electrical safety test system.
* Worked on developing new manufacturing lines implementing Lean principles.
=== Reception Assistant, World Scout Centre (KISC) ===
''Summer 2024''
* Managed large, complex bookings with a high attention to detail.
* Gathered booking statistics for review and applied critical thinking to improve the centre's processes.
* Consistently delivered a high level of guest service, ensuring a positive experience for all visitors.
=== Climbing Guide, World Scout Centre (KISC) ===
''Summer 2023''
* Led and instructed groups of scouts from all over the world climbing in the Swiss Alps.
* Worked in an international environment with staff and guests from all over the world.
* Developed skills such as group management, decision making and communication.
== Other experience ==
=== University club and society committees ===
''2021 – present''
* Captain of the [[Mountaineering Club|mountaineering club]]: led the committee and was responsible for running the largest club in the university.
* Organised events including international trips, training courses and weekly activities.
* Created operating procedures for climbing and carried out risk assessments to ensure events are safe.
* Maintained equipment and secured over '''€15,000''' of equipment funding for the Rover Society and Mountaineering Club.
* Led the team organising the '''Maamturks Challenge Walk'''.
=== World Scouting European Region Youth Empowerment Team ===
''2022 – 2024''
* Promoted youth empowerment and engagement within the European Scout Region.
* Wrote a regional action plan for youth empowerment in the European Scout Region.
== Skills ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! style="width:18%;" | Skill
! Evidence
|-
! style="text-align:left;" | Teamwork
| Group projects in university; member of club and society committees; worked with people from all around the world at an international scout centre.
|-
! style="text-align:left;" | Problem-solving
| Experience diagnosing and solving problems when designing and working on projects; quick problem-solving when leading climbing groups, handling situations effectively but safely.
|-
! style="text-align:left;" | Project management
| Led the organisation of the Maamturks Challenge, coordinating logistics, volunteers and participant management to deliver a safe and successful large-scale mountain hiking event.
|-
! style="text-align:left;" | Leadership
| Led committees through university clubs and societies and led event-organising teams; delegates tasks and ensures team members have the skills and resources to complete them, with a focus on upskilling so people progress.
|}
== Achievements ==
* University of Galway '''Postgraduate Excellence Scholarship'''.
* University Scholarship in first and second year for placing in the top 6% of the class.
* One of three Limerick Leaving Certificate students shortlisted for the '''Naughton Scholarship''' in 2021.
* Competed in the Limerick Maths Olympiad, Irish Maths Olympiad and Irish Chemistry Olympiad.
* Attended the World Scout Youth Forum and World Scout Conference as a member of the Ireland delegation.
== Interests and hobbies ==
; Mountaineering
: A lifelong hiker who started climbing at university; has hiked and climbed in Wales, Switzerland, Austria and all over Ireland.
; Scouting
: Active in scouts at local, national and international level, including the Venture Programme and Youth Empowerment teams.
== References ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! style="width:26%;" | Name
! style="width:38%;" | Position
! Contact
|-
| '''Dr. Nathan Quinlan'''
| Senior Lecturer, School of Engineering, University of Galway
| [mailto:nathan.quinlan@universityofgalway.ie nathan.quinlan@universityofgalway.ie]<br />+353 91 492726
|-
| '''Javier Paniagua Petisco'''
| Director, World Scout Centre (KISC)
| [mailto:director@kisc.ch director@kisc.ch]<br />+41 79 263 84 49<br />''Letter available upon request''
|}
[[Category:Curricula vitae]]
[[Category:Mechanical engineering]]
[[Category:University of Galway]]
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