1. Gary Pock M: (086) 3433445
Drumardagh, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Profile
A highly motivated and ambitious graduate with an MSc in Computing and Design. Seeking a position in Trinity
Ingles Murcia that will draw on my design, research, and communication skills. Strong business acumen, sales,
marketing and networking skills.
Education
MSc Computing & Design 2007
University of Ulster
A dissertation concentrating on Human Computer Interaction (HCI) design with specific concentration on
interaction design for pervasive devices.
Presented topic to BDes Design and Communication students, held interactive discussion sessions to gain their
input and feedback on proposal.
The work proposed a radical design approach for mobile devices, and demonstrated the effectiveness of this
prototype to complete a wide range of tasks.
The project was successfully defended in a presentation to University of Ulster research and academic staff, it
achieved a distinction, and work is ongoing to have the resultant paper published in academic journals in 2009.
Post-Graduate Diploma in Computing & Design 2006
University of Ulster
Modules Covered:
Cognitive Computing
Design Theory and Method
Pervasive Computing
Interactive Systems Design
3D Computer Graphics Application
Interactive Design and Media Application
Design Entrepreneurship Awareness
Research Methods
BSc in Applied Computing 2004
Letterkenny IT, Co. Donegal
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Advanced Database Systems
Advanced Multimedia Technology
BSc Project (Artificial Intelligence Heuristics Investigation)
Human Computer Interaction/Legal & Ethical Issues
Comparative Programming

2. National Diploma in Commercial Computing (Letterkenny IT, 2003)
Modules covered, results and skills obtained are available upon request.
National Certificate in Computing (Letterkenny IT, 2002)
Modules covered, results and skills obtained are available upon request.
Leaving Certificate (St Columba’s Secondary School, 0000)
Career to date
Owner/Director 2005- to present
Twenty20Media
(New Media Design Business)
Responsibilities
Complete operation of new media design business
Working with a range of clients (small – medium enterprises) on creation of corporate identity and on-line
presence.
General marketing of services.
Business networking.
Building and maintaining successful customer relationships.
Produce weekly 1500 word column on Technology and Interaction Design issues.
Business Partner 2000- 2005
Daniel Holmes Landscapes
Responsibilities
Ensuring growth of business by identifying new markets
Liaising between customer and design team
Commercial Manager 2000
Finn Harps Co-Operative Society
Responsibilities
Management of all commercial activites
Managed budget of 500,000 pounds per annum
Entertained corporate guests
Sourcing new avenues of income
Addressing club committe, shareholders and general public
Coordinating press releases
Maintaining and improving public relations

3. Advertising Salesman 1999
Derry Journal, Letterkenny, Co Donegal
Responsibilities
Selling advertising space
Organising advertising copy both hard and electronic copies
Salesman 1995 - 1999
Gilroy Tiles, Letterkenny, Co.Donegal
Responsibilities
Sourcing new business
Showroom sales
Handling customer queries/complaints
Office administration
Stock control
Additional Skills/Achievements
Research Assistant, Castletra Hydro (2002 – 2008)
Successfully secured a grant of approximately 500,000 euros from INTEREG following intensive negotiations
with relevant bodies. Castle is a cross-border joint project, which produces a combined total of 100 KW of
renewable hydro energy. The project has been a complete success.
Student Union Representative LYIT 2000-2002
Independent candidate for president of LYITSU.
Represented computing students in meeting with HETAC regarding delegated authority status for LYIT.
Debating
Captain of the LYIT debating team. (2002-2003)
Participation in Inter-Varsity Debates at UCD and Trinity, competing against teams from Los Angeles, London
and Cambridge.
Part of organising committee for LYIT open debate on the Nice Treaty (2003).
Toastmasters
Level 4 of the Public Speaking module

4. Hobbies/Interests
Founder and Guitarist of the pop/blues/rock band Panic.
Enjoy travelling and experiencing different cultures and perspectives.
Keen interest in amateur photography, film-making and digital media.
Football coach, fundraiser and events organiser.
Regular surfer, enjoy most aqua sports and outdoor activities.
References Trinity Ingles exam centre murcia
Academic and personal references available on request