About Odhran Molloy

SimoTech is a Cork-based specialist in Life Sciences automation and IT systems engineering, partnering with leading pharmaceutical and manufacturing organisations across Ireland. Brought in initially as Digital Transformation Lead, the role evolved to Information Systems Manager as scope and responsibility expanded.

• Spearheading migration to a Microsoft-centred security and operations management environment — consolidating infrastructure, strengthening governance, and standardising tooling across the organisation.
• Delivered significant enhancements and automation of the Zoho One platform across IT, HR, and Talent Acquisition — improving data integrity, process efficiency, and cross-functional visibility.
• Driving a shift from reactive IT operations to a structured, scalable information systems function aligned with the demands of a growing Life Sciences consultancy.

Member of the executive team at Ireland's leading EHS provider across energy, life sciences, construction, and manufacturing. Joined as Lead Recruitment Specialist and promoted to Head of People & Technology, leading four distinct departments over seven years. Played an integral role in navigating the investor acquisition, aggressive organic growth, and acquisition of three businesses — before ultimately supporting the sale of Chris Mee Group and its full transition to Occupli under new ownership.

• Led technology integration across three business acquisitions in 18 months — covering business systems, IT, finance, and sales coordination.
• Redesigned three core service delivery streams — evolving siloed, growth-reactive solutions into a unified data and process flow architecture, delivering improved efficiency, data integrity, and a single source of truth across the group.
• Designed and implemented group-wide performance management system supported by technology and engagement changes; reduced staff turnover from 12% to 4% within 18 months.
• Implemented full GDPR compliance programme and data protection framework across the group, including policies, training, and technical controls.

• Doubled departmental revenue in three years; achieved a 70% increase in profitability.
• Signed national contracts with semi-state, life science, construction, and medical device companies through public tenders and business development.
• Managed recruitment and integration of 100+ national and international candidates for clients, including all employment law considerations.

• Consistently the top performing recruiter in the company's zone — 35 placements in first 18 months.
• Served as Adecco's IT representative for Ireland, including implementation and rollout of a major new operations system.
• Awarded Top Talent certification on completion of 12-month International Management Training programme.

• Delivered digital transformation projects for Network Operations Centres (NOCs) across major US and UK telecoms — Frontier, CenturyLink, Intelsat, Virgin Media, and BSkyB — implementing automation systems on the IBM Tivoli framework.
• Involved in all aspects of the SDLC: requirements gathering, project management, software planning, UAT, technical documentation, and client implementation.
• Contributed to development of process automation software following company pivot from service reseller to software development.

Founded and operated a technology repair business from age 21 — establishing a retail space, building commercial client relationships, managing inventory systems, and developing client-facing web presence. Successfully sold the business including brand, website, and stock.