Denis Gillespie
About Denis Gillespie
Denis Gillespie is an Associate Software Developer at SITA, with a background in Computing and Computer Games Development from Letterkenny Institute of Technology. He has experience as a programmer and lecturer, and has contributed to game development projects, including 'Roller Riot'.
Current Role at SITA
Denis Gillespie has been serving as an Associate Software Developer at SITA since 2021. His role is based in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland. In this position, he contributes to software development projects, leveraging his skills in programming and problem-solving. His experience at SITA builds on his previous role as a Graduate, where he worked for two years from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Academic Background
Denis Gillespie studied at Letterkenny Institute of Technology from 2015 to 2018, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computing with Computer Games Development. During his studies, he participated in various projects, including a notable team project that won the award for best team project in the LYIT Computing department. He also conducted research on Procedural Content Generation for his fourth-year project, focusing on its implications for game design.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at SITA, Denis Gillespie worked in various capacities. He was a Programmer at MassDiGI for three months in 2019, where he participated in the Mass DiGI Summer Innovation Programme, contributing to the mobile game 'Roller Riot'. Additionally, he worked as a Part-Time Lecturer at Letterkenny Institute of Technology for one month in 2018. His earlier experience includes a four-year tenure as Kitchen Staff at Inishowen Gateway Hotel from 2015 to 2019.
Skills and Interests
Denis Gillespie possesses a strong interest in mathematics and programming, which complements his problem-solving abilities. He aspires to create his own computer games in the future, reflecting his passion for game development. His academic and professional experiences have equipped him with a solid foundation in software development and game design.