CURRICULUM VITAEPatrick R. L. Keating

Personal DetailsAddress: 81 Meadowbank, Bushy Park Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6Telephone: +353 (0)860875431E-mail: keatinpr@gmail.comLinkedIn: ie.linkedin.com/in/prlkeating

BackgroundI’m a highly motivated individual, who is constantly seeking new challenges in order to improve my knowledge and skill base. Although I moved extensively as a child, I am a Dublin native and have been based here permanently for the last ten years. I have completed my PhD in computational chemistry, and currently wish to pursue new career opportunities. As a former research student, I am a naturally curious person, and I am always driven to investigate and understand new situations. My main areas of interest are data modelling, big data analysis, science and technology, and cloud computing.

Skills Extensive knowledge of modelling techniques and numerical methods. Knowledge of C#, C, Fortran, Python and Perl programming languages. Experience with writing research papers and detailed work reports. Proven teaching and presentation skills. Experience with SQL. In depth understanding of chemistry, specifically physical and theoretical chemistry. Extensive experience with MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel and LaTeX word processor. High familiarity with UNIX operating system.

Education 2015-Current HarvardX – edX (online)

Statistics and R for Life Sciences.

2014-Current Certificate in Software Development and Cloud ComputingCertificate: QQI Level 8 Special Purpose Award.

2008-2013 Trinity College Dublin Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Computational Chemistry.

Research focused on using ab initio electronic structure calculations to explore new materials for solid oxide fuel cells and heterogeneous catalysts. Achieved four journal publications, presented publically at both national and international conference and gained new insights into the electronic structure and chemical properties of solid state systems.

2004-2008 Trinity College DublinDegree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computational Chemistry - 1st Class Honours.

2004 Leaving Certificate (Honours)Glenstal Abbey School, Co. Limerick – 600 points.

Work HistoryOct 2008 – Apr 2014 Trinity College Dublin

Researcher

Responsibilities: • Managing day-to-day and long term research schedules.• Analysing calculation data to obtain scientifically relevant results.• Creating work reports and presentations.

. • Organising group projects, joint research papers.• Disseminating knowledge of new techniques to co-workers.

Skills Gained: • Extensive knowledge of modelling techniques and solid statechemistry.

• Problem solving and analytical skills. • Report writing and presentation skills.

• Communication and team building.

Oct 2008 – Oct 2014 Trinity College Dublin Senior Laboratory Demonstrator

Responsibilities: • Supervising undergraduate students during chemistry practicals.

• Teaching students correct techniques to carry out experiments.• Teaching in a computation laboratory.

Skills Gained: • Tuition, organisation and presentation skills. • Problem solving and syllabus preparation.

Languages English First language

Italian Intermediate proficiency Spanish Beginner

Other Merits2011 Trinity Annual Trust Travel award to attend Solid State International Conference 18

Warsaw, Poland.2010 Postgraduate representative for the school of chemistry2008 Trinity Annual Trust Travel award to attend RSC solid state group Christmas meeting

in London, U.K.2008 Trinity College Ussher Fellowship

Activities and InterestsIn my spare time, I’m an avid reader, and have read extensively from all genres of fiction and non-fiction. I enjoy cultural pursuits, and attend the theatre or the opera whenever I can. On the more active side, I enjoy hikes, squash and yoga. I also love travelling and experiencing new cultures. References

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