Who we are
See MoreOur Story:
Sidero was founded in Athlone in 2013 and today is home to Ireland’s best largest and best skilled team of software developers, consultants, and managed services professionals. Currently employing more than 240 people, we build and modernise mission critical software for our customers
Our Promise:
We enable customers to scale more quickly, assured ensuring that their software, projects, infrastructure, and cloud services will succeed every time – our Delivering Always promise
Our Experience:
We have a combined over 1700 person-years of knowledge and experience with large-scale software systems, legacy migration, cloud transformation, and automation to create innovative software solutions
Our Engagement Model
Our engagement model is to listen intently to business needs and challenges while taking full ownership and accountability for the results. Customers choose us for the expert insight and skills they need to change faster, more easily and more profitably
Leadership
Our Team
Carmel Owens ![linkedin_navy](https://sidero.matrix-test.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/linkedin_navy.png)
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
“Delivering always is our mantra at Sidero. I’ve worked in senior roles in both large and small companies so I understand how to marry the sleeves rolled-up mentality of a small business with the scale and ambition of a larger one. I consider myself to be a pretty hands-on CEO. I’m not that far removed from the day-to-day running of the business that I won’t pick up the phone to customers myself! After all, it’s only by listening to them that we know our plans are heading in the right direction. That personal touch is one of the qualities that sets us apart from other software companies.”
- Over 20 years in the IT industry
- BSc in Computer Applications (Hons) DCU
- Track record in leveraging technology to drive growth in high performance teams
- Former roles include:
- Northern Ireland Director, Version 1
- Head of Public Sector, EMC and General Manager Sungard AS (VP)
Sharon Killian ![linked_in](https://sidero.matrix-test.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/linkedin_navy.png)
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
“As a company, we embrace agile methodologies not just in our development but across the company as a whole. We work hard for our customers to enable them to accelerate value while managing cost and increasing return on investment. That’s the approach I apply to my role as CFO. Sidero’s year-on-year growth continues grow at pace, and we’re in a really strong position as we approach our second decade of business.”
- 20+ years working in various finance roles across Ireland and Australia
- Strong commercial acumen with focus on strategies for long term company success
- Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
- BA in Finance
- Former finance roles include:
- Finance Manager – JP Morgan (Sydney)
- Financial Controller – Dalata Hotel Group
- Senior Finance – Lifestyle Sports
James Vesey ![linked_in](https://sidero.matrix-test.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/linkedin_navy.png)
Head of Delivery
“With over 20 years working in software development, technology services consultancy, and delivery management across domains including financial services and telecoms, I have seen the importance of strong customer focus and collaboration to ensure successful delivery of programmes and projects. At Sidero, we work hard to build trust with our customers and support them on their journey of transformation or delivery – underpinned by our values of courage, commitment and collaboration.”
- 20+ years working in the tech industry in Ireland
- Background in software development, leadership, account management, and delivery management
- Masters in Business Studies from the Irish Management Institute
- BComm from NUI Galway
- Former roles include:
- Senior Software Engineer – Quinn Insurance (now Liberty Insurance)
- Senior Consultant – Vision Consulting
Joe Dowling ![linked_in](https://sidero.matrix-test.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/linkedin_navy.png)
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
“I lead the technology direction for Sidero in order to provide agile digital transformation solutions to customers. Leveraging our cloud-native capabilities, we deliver application migration and modernisation projects at scale, aligned with customers’ evolving needs as the acceleration of the digital workplace continues in earnest.
- 30 years’ experience in the technology industry
- A strong background in both technical and leadership roles
- Experience with international markets
- Masters in Cloud-Native Computing from Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT), now the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
- Previous roles include:
- Agile Line Manager – Sidero
- Technical Research Lead – Georgia Tech Research Institute (Athlone)
- Senior Researcher and Programme Leader – Georgia Tech Research Institute (Athlone)
David Dolan ![linked_in](https://sidero.matrix-test.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/linkedin_navy.png)
Chief Operation Officer (COO)
Sidero delivers solutions to organisations’ complex problems, using agile principles and cloud-native technologies. Our delivering always philosophy applies across every aspect of our business and we take pride in helping customers to grow. In my role as COO, I manage development teams on multiple client sites, ensuring all customer objectives and timelines are achieved. I am focused on driving innovation within Sidero’s key markets including telecoms, fintech and the public sector.”
- 17 years’ experience working in the Irish tech industry
- Highly skilled in digital strategy, search engine optimisation (SEO), management and marketing strategies
- Specialist in e-commerce & web development
- Masters in E-Commerce (Technical)
- Former roles include:
- Line Manager – Sidero
- IT Operations Manager – MyHome.ie
Management
Team
Working alongside the leadership team is our team of managers. As well as direct line management responsibility, each assumes a Project Directorship role on each customer project. They are ably assisted by our Project Managers.
Our Principles
Our purpose is to bring together Ireland’s best team of software developers, consultants and managed services professionals to enable some of the world’s most successful organisations to access high-performance tech talent. Our product is our people. Underpinned by our delivering always mantra, we are committed to helping customers grow their businesses through agile and cloud native software innovation. We strive to constantly deliver for our customers, teams and local community.
Community
We are deeply committed to supporting our local community and people-driven initiatives. We do so by encouraging our employees to be active in the community, and by providing financial support to sporting and charitable organisations.
Sustainability
At Sidero, we are consistently working on new or improved solutions that will reduce the carbon footprint of our business. Emissions reductions are a key consideration for us and for our customers and we have made a commitment to halve our carbon emissions by 2030. We have developed a Climate Carbon Plan as part of that commitment, signed a public commitment through the SME Climate Hub, and will be counted in the United Nations’ Race to Zero campaign.
To enable us to achieve our goal, we are adopting Carbon Reduction Initiatives (CRIs) such as:
Hybrid working
Enabling office-based staff to work remotely for two days per week
Digital ways of working
Utilising digital ways of working to reduce the need for face-to-face business meetings
Energy efficient lighting
Reviewing and replacing lighting in our offices with more efficient LED lighting
Waste
Ensure maximisation of recycling for general waste & end of life H/W
Sourcing energy efficient providers
Reviewing current energy providers to see if more efficient alternatives are available
Recyclable paper
Moving to 100% recyclable paper for printing and photocopying
Our Partners
We work closely with a network of local and global partners.
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Why choose Sidero
Life at Sidero is fast-paced and ambitious. We are a dynamic, diverse company operating at the cutting edge of agile and cloud native software. We provide significant development opportunities for ICT engineers who can combine domain knowledge with a strong Software Engineering discipline.