Patrick Nagle is Head of IT and Digital Transformation at Tyndall National Institute leading the ICT change needed to enable our researchers to achieve their full potential. Patrick has over 25 years of experience in driving digital transformation within complex, data-intensive research and academic environments. Currently he is evolving IT from a traditional support function into a strategic catalyst for global research excellence.
Patrick bridges the gap between technical architecture and institutional strategy. His expertise lies in modernising legacy infrastructure through cloud-first solutions, securing high-value intellectual property, and leading the cultural shifts necessary for digital adoption. He has a proven track record of managing large-scale migrations and designing robust Identity and Access Management (IAM) frameworks for thousands of users.
Core Expertise
Strategic Leadership: Aligning IT roadmaps with the needs of principal investigators, funding bodies, and executive stakeholders.
Cloud & Infrastructure: Architecting hybrid-cloud environments using Azure, Office 365, and modern integrated systems.
Security & Identity: Expert-level IAM strategy, including Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), federation, and securing sensitive research data.
Operational Excellence: Automating administrative/lab workflows and transitioning fragmented legacy applications into unified digital ecosystems.
Project Management: Leading multi-year, high-impact projects from domain consolidation to enterprise-wide cloud migrations
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