Cloud Technologies Research

Having worked in the IT industry for quite some time I felt the need to upskill to keep pace with this ever-changing industry. Through research I believed that the new approach to computing was using Cloud Technologies. Returning to college at LYIT on the MSc in Private Cloud Technologies as a mature student was a daunting experience for me. However when I started the course I discovered that I was not the only mature student. I found the course challenging at times but the opportunities to use different cutting edge technologies far outweighed the challenges. This was made possible by having access to the CDC lab in the LYIT.

The Lecturers delivering the course were highly skilled and very dedicated. They as well as other staff within the college were very helpful, encouraging and guided me along whenever I was unsure about anything. As part of the course it was a requirement to gain work placement and complete a dissertation. I was fortunate to obtain my work placement through E + I Engineering. During the process of completing this Masters I have had job offers and made various contacts with companies who wish to employ personnel with Cloud Technology skills. These skills are not readily available in the marketplace as it is relatively new. I feel a graduate is extremely employable on the back of completing this course and would encourage anyone to consider it.

At SITA we have realised great benefits in recruiting graduates from LYIT, through a long standing relationship grown over the past ten years. The graduates come into the workplace well prepared and their skills set is closely aligned with SITA requirements and expectations. A significant percentage of the SITA Letterkenny workforce have come from LYIT and our collaboration efforts with LYIT over the past few years has provided SITA the opportunity to grow our workforce while maintaining our high standards within the industry.

Pramerica and the Letterkenny Institute of Technology have a long-standing relationship that has evolved since 2000 when Pramerica set up in Letterkenny. Since then, LYIT has been an invaluable partner in helping us find talented, highly qualified candidates for technology and business services positions at Pramerica. LYIT has been to the forefront in developing our skill requirements and has adjusted its curriculum to ensure that its students have the appropriate technical and business skills, knowledge and the mindset needed for a global financial services organisation such as Pramerica. I deeply appreciate the collaborative and the innovative partnership that has developed particularly over the past number of years. Our employee growth and evolution of our service portfolio is testament to our strong partnership with LYIT. I look forward to continuing to work closely with LYIT as it builds a pipeline of talent suitable for our workforce of the future.

UnitedHealth Group, Letterkenny has forged a successful relationship with LYIT in recent years. This mutually beneficial relationship has brought high-caliber candidates in consideration for roles within our operations and IT business. UnitedHealth Group also has found LYIT students to be astute and mature, to possess the skill sets we seek in our top-performing managers, and to be prepared to meet the challenges of a business environment. We look forward to continuing to strengthen the relationship with the LYIT over the coming years.