Fiach Mc Hugh
About Fiach Mc Hugh
Fiach Mc Hugh is a Senior Instructional Designer with over twenty years of experience in instructional design and technical writing. He has worked for various companies, including Vistakon, Datalex, and FINEOS, and possesses a strong foundation in IT and instructional design methodologies.
Current Role at FINEOS
Fiach Mc Hugh serves as a Senior Instructional Designer at FINEOS since 2019. In this role, he applies over twenty years of experience in instructional design to develop effective learning materials. His responsibilities include collaborating with client groups to assess training needs and designing online courses that meet those needs. He works both in Dublin and from home, contributing to the company's commitment to delivering high-quality training solutions.
Previous Experience in Instructional Design
Fiach Mc Hugh has held various instructional design roles prior to his current position at FINEOS. He worked at SureSkills Ltd as an Instructional Designer from 2011 to 2013 and returned as a Contract Instructional Designer in 2019. His tenure at Datalex as a Knowledge Consultant lasted from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he worked at Skillsoft as a Senior Instructional Designer on a contract basis from 2015 to 2016. His diverse background includes leading teams and projects in instructional design.
Technical Writing Experience
Fiach Mc Hugh has a background in technical writing, having worked as a Technical Writer (Contract) at Vistakon from 2014 to 2015. His experience in this area complements his instructional design skills, allowing him to enhance software writing and create effective training materials. His role at British Airways as an Analyst/Programmer from 1989 to 1994 further solidified his technical foundation, which he leverages in his current instructional design work.
Educational Background
Fiach Mc Hugh studied at the National University of Ireland, Galway, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial) degree from 1980 to 1985. He also completed a course in Frontline Management at the Irish Management Institute in 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in instructional design and technical writing, enabling him to apply relevant methodologies effectively.
Skills and Methodologies
Fiach Mc Hugh is adept at using various instructional design tools, including Articulate Storyline 360, Rise, Camtasia, and Audacity. He utilizes a strong base of instructional design methodologies to create engaging and relevant learning materials. His experience includes training in office applications, simple coding, and effective presentation creation. He has worked in diverse contexts such as enterprise systems, health and safety, and clinical trials, demonstrating his versatility in the field.