Declan Golden
About Declan Golden
Declan Golden is a Senior Application Administrator/Project Manager at Alkermes, with extensive experience in automation and controls engineering.
Current Role at Alkermes
Declan Golden currently serves as the Senior Application Administrator/Project Manager - MES at Alkermes. Since November 2015, he has led the implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) at the company's Athlone site. This role involves managing and optimizing the applications and systems that underpin the manufacturing process, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance.
Previous Experience at Alkermes
Before his current role, Declan Golden worked as a Senior Automation Engineer at Alkermes for a decade, from 2005 to 2015. During this time, he significantly contributed to various automation projects, enhancing the manufacturing processes and implementing advanced control systems. His extensive experience in automation laid a solid foundation for his current responsibilities in overseeing MES projects.
Tenure at Honeywell Process Solutions
From 2002 to 2005, Declan Golden held the position of Controls Engineer at Honeywell Process Solutions, based in Grange Castle, Dublin. In this role, he gained valuable experience in controls engineering, working on projects that required expertise in the design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems. His work at Honeywell enriched his professional experience, contributing to his skill set in engineering and automation.
Early Career at LotusWorks
Declan Golden's career began at LotusWorks, where he worked as an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Technician from 1996 to 2000 at Intel Ireland. This position provided him with hands-on experience in instrumentation, process control, and systems maintenance, which formed the bedrock of his technical expertise. His early exposure to the industry at a leading tech company like Intel set the stage for his future roles.
Education and Academic Background
Declan Golden completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Innovation Management from the National University of Ireland, Galway, in 2014. He holds a BEng in Mechatronics, earned from the Institute of Technology, Sligo, in 2010. Additionally, he completed a four-year program in Instrumentation and Process Control at the Institute of Technology, Carlow, in 1996. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in engineering, innovation management, and process control.