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Professional Profile
Dr. Ultan Sharkey is a freelance consultant and also lectures in Business Information Systems at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland. His research interests include decision support systems for electronic commerce, psychology of decision processes, experiential aspects of information systems and open-source information systems. His primary degree, Bachelor of Business and Legal Studies was granted from the National University of Ireland, University College Dublin. His master’s degree, Master of Business Studies (Electronic Commerce) was granted from the National University of Ireland, Galway. He was awarded a doctorate in Business Information Systems by the National University of Ireland, Galway for research on the optimisation of product presentation for decision making and flow experiences in online shopping systems. His work has been published in the European Conference on Information Systems, the Bled eConference on Information Systems, the IFIP WG 8.3 International Conference on Decision Support Systems and the International Journal of E-business research.
Ultan has also worked in information systems for a number of companies and has developed a number of corporate web presences and strategies, integrating search engine optimisation, web-based sales lead generation including lead tracking, email marketing campaigns, integration and configuration of Learning Management Systems, Photo display, Forums, Blogs, Document Management, Content Management, Ecommerce systems and Web Payment systems. He has led teams from a managerial perspective and as technical lead. He has experience with server environments for user administration; email systems, PBX and remote access. He has experience with Customer Relationship Management; Content Management; Blogging; Forum; Photo gallery; Decision Support and Ecommerce systems.
Publications, Presentations etc
Sharkey, U., Scott, M. and Acton, T (2010) The Influence of Quality on E-Commerce Success - An Empirical Application of the DeLone and McLean IS Success Model, International Journal of E-Business Research, Vol. 6, Issue 1, 68 - 84.
Sharkey, U., Acton, T. and Conboy, K. (2009) Optimal Product Information Display Formats in Online Shopping Scenarios: Implications for Management Practice and Policy Formation, Social Science Research and Policy Making: Bridging the Divide. NUI Galway, Ireland, Irish Social Sciences Platform, December 1st - 2nd, 2009.
Sharkey, U., Acton, T. and Conboy, K. (2009) Modelling the Effects of Decision Tools in Online Shopping, 22nd Bled eConference, Bled, Slovenia, June 14th - 17th
Sharkey, U., Acton, T. and Conboy, K. (2008) Decisive and Incisive – The Path of DSS, Irish Social Science Platform Conference, Dublin City University, Dublin, Sept 11 - 12.
Sharkey, U., Scott, M. and Acton, T (2006) The influence of quality on the success of e–commerce systems., European Conference on Information Systems (Ed, Ljungberg J, A. M.), Goteborg, Sweden, pp. 1711-1722.
Consultancy Projects
Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries, Liosbán Retail Park, Galway City. Bookstore and Art Galleries www.kennys.ie | www.thekennygallery.ie | www.mybook.ie
The Kenny Bindery, Killkerin Park, Liosbán, Galway City. Bookbindery and Printers www.kennys.ie/bookbindery
Clarenbridge GAA Club, Clarinbridge, Co. Galway. Gaelic Athletics Club www.clarenbridgegaa.ie
Solaris Botanicals Ltd., Ballybane, Galway City. Specialist Tea Blenders www.solarisbotanicals.com
Web Payments Ireland, Dublin. Independent Online Payments Advice www.webpayments.ie
Factory Edge Design, Tuam, Co. Galway. Freelance Graphic Design Group www.factoryedgedesign.com
Marco Paoletti, Berlin, Germany. Performer and Juggling Skills Teacher www.maggler.com/juggler
All Seasons Florists, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon Floristry and Wreath Wholesalers www.allseasonsflorists.ie
Galway Circus Project Ltd., Galway City. Community Circus Project www.galwaycommunitycircus.com
Barncat Consulting, Co. Wicklow. Project Consultants www.barncat.ie
Equine Record Books, Limerick. Equine Record Book Publishers www.equinerecordbooks.ie
Stephen McGinley, Galway. Professional Juggler and Circus Skills Teacher www.stephenmcginley.net | www.juggle.ie
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