John Rowan
About John Rowan
John Rowan is an IT Systems Analyst at Alkermes in Athlone with a diverse background in IT and sports, serving as the First Team Coach for Athlone Town Senior Women Team.
Current Role at Alkermes
John Rowan is currently employed at Alkermes in Athlone as an IT Systems Analyst. His role involves handling IT systems, ensuring their efficiency and security. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles within the same company.
Previous Roles at Alkermes
Before his current position, John Rowan held several significant roles at Alkermes. From 2017 to 2019, he served as the Lead Computer Software Validations Engineer, focusing on validating software systems. Between 2015 and 2017, he was a Quality Assurance Engineer, where he contributed to maintaining high standards for software quality.
Experience at Department of Education and Skills, Hewlett-Packard, and Fidelity Investments
In 2015, John worked briefly as a Software Testing Consultant at the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland, located in Athlone. Prior to that, he was a Lead Software Test Engineer at Hewlett-Packard in Galway, where he worked from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, from 2013 to 2014, he was a Senior Software Test Engineer at Fidelity Investments in Galway.
Long-term Career at Ericsson
John Rowan’s career at Ericsson spans various roles from 2005 to 2013 in Athlone and Stockholm. His positions included UNIX System Administrator & Verification Engineer, System Test Engineer, Security Engineer, Team Lead of Install & Upgrade Team, and Software Engineer. His versatile experience at Ericsson provided him with a strong technical foundation.
Educational Background
John Rowan holds a Post Graduate degree in Computing from Athlone Institute of Technology, completed in 1999. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from University College Dublin, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. His early education was completed at Aloysius College in Athlone.
Football Coaching
In addition to his IT career, John holds a UEFA C License, qualifying him to coach professional-level football. He serves as the First Team Coach for the Athlone Town Senior Women Team, playing a crucial role in promoting and developing women's football in the region.