Intel boss Eamonn Sinnott returns to his alma mater
THE Wexford-born business leader Eamonn Sinnott has shared his journey from the Kevin Street Technological University of Dublin to the head of Intel in Ireland with the latest recipients of a sponsored scholarship programme at the college.
MR. Sinnott, who is Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations and General Manager of Intel Ireland, returned to his alma mater to talk about his career during the awarding of scholarships to Intel Ireland Scholarship students.
In conversation with Dave Kilmartin, Head of the Career Development Centre atTU Dublin, shared his memories of student life in Kevin Street, the lessons he learned along the way and his thoughts about the skills and competencies that students need to forge a successful career in this technological era.
Kevin Street has been synonymous with scientific and technological education in Ireland and generations of graduates have gone on to become leaders and innovators in high-tech sectors in Ireland and around the world.
Mr. Sinnott is regarded as one of the most successful graduates of his generation and the university invited him back to Kevin Street for one last time as it prepares to move 10,000 students to a new flagship campus in Grangegorman.
TU Dublin is Ireland’s first Technological University with campuses in Dublin City, Tallaght and Blanchardstown.
Intel is a leader in the semi-conductor industry, shaping the future of computing and communications technology.