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Pablo Periañez Cabrero completed his bachelor’s degree in software engineering at the University of Seville, and then continued to study, pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science at University College Dublin. In September 2025, after completing his master’s degree, Pablo began working as a Technology Consultant at one of the Big 4, as part of the Systems Engineering team. The team is responsible for building, managing, and maintaining mission-critical applications. These transformations are normally meant to increase productivity in different areas of the business.

When it comes to choosing the right CAO course for you, it is important to consider what you are passionate about studying. Your values will inform the qualifications you wish to pursue, and the career you wish to work towards. At National College of Ireland, our practical courses are designed to give students the qualifications they need to pursue their passions professionally. Ava is one of our students who felt that she was able to follow her passions by choosing the BA (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care. Ava shares her experiences and insights into her CAO choices and study journey below.

Rabin William is currently the Accelerometer product lead at Innalabs, an inertial sensor manufacturer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics and a master’s degree in Space Science and Technology.

Maximilian Schöll is currently completing his master's degree in Computer Science in Dublin at UCD. Max previously studied in Germany, he holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on IT Security. Currently, Max works as a Data Scientist for a Swiss-based clinical research department.

Deirdre Monks is a business woman, a busy working mother, and she is a proud advocate for returning to education and encouraging others to pursue their ambitions. In this blog post, Deirdre shares the story of how she made the decision to study the Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics under the Springboard+ initiative ten years ago, and why it was one of the best decisions she has ever made.

Lian Fernandes is a 2nd year undergraduate student at UCD. She is studying Physics with Astronomy and Space Science. Lian says that her course has given her a solid foundation in scientific and creative thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity-driven exploration.

National College of Ireland’s campus has been buzzing with activity as the Final Year Marketing Practice students have been busy showcasing their Capstone Project businesses. The excitement continues on May 24th and 25th, 2025 at the Shopify Pop-Up Event in the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre.

Many students think about what they would like to do with their degree when they are still in college. At National College of Ireland, many courses are designed to give students direct, practical experiences alongside classroom learning to highlight how you may go on to use the qualifications gained here.

National College of Ireland’s campus has been buzzing with activity as the Final Year Marketing Practice students have been busy showcasing their Capstone Project businesses. The excitement continues on May 25th and 26th 2024, at the Shopify Pop-Up Event in the Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre.