Aoife Herlihy
About Aoife Herlihy
Aoife Herlihy is a Principal Quality Engineer at Aker Solutions in London, with extensive experience in quality assurance for diverse projects worldwide.
Current Role at Aker Solutions
Aoife Herlihy currently serves as a Principal Quality Engineer at Aker Solutions, a position she has held since 2018. Prior to this, she worked as a Senior Quality Engineer at the same company starting in 2013. Her role includes leading quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with the highest standards in engineering projects.
Previous Experience at WorleyParsons
Aoife also has extensive experience at WorleyParsons, starting as an Administrative Assistant in the Quality division in 2005. She progressed through roles including Management Systems Administrator for Europe & Africa, Quality Engineer for various joint ventures and regions, and finally Senior Quality Engineer. Her tenure at WorleyParsons spanned from 2005 to 2013, covering significant project audits and quality management initiatives.
Educational Background
Aoife Herlihy studied Experimental Physics at the National University of Ireland, Galway, obtaining her BSc(Hons) from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, she completed her Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate at Galway Cultural Institute, earning a grade of B and the RELSA Certificate in 2000.
Global Quality Assurance Experience
Aoife has vast experience in quality assurance for both greenfield and brownfield projects, covering regions such as the North Sea, Brazil, the Middle East, and the Far East. She played a critical role in the Johan Sverdrup project for Equinor, overseeing its transition from the FEED phase to follow-on engineering. Her expertise includes conducting audits in diverse locations and managing quality systems globally.
Project and Systems Training
Specializing in the implementation and adaptation of quality management systems, Aoife Herlihy excels in providing comprehensive systems training tailored to specific projects. Her work involves ensuring that both local and international projects adhere to stringent quality standards through meticulous planning and execution.