Professional Profile

Ultan Sharkey is currently a Doctoral Research Fellow at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland. His doctoral research interests lie in decision support systems for electronic commerce 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. His work has been published in the European Conference on Information Systems and the International Journal of E-business research. Ultan currently lectures in Information Systems at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Ultan has also worked in information system departments in a number of companies and has developed a number of corporate web presences and advised on corporate web 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

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.
Specialist Tea Blenders
www.solarisbotanicals.com

Web Payments Ireland, Dublin.
Independent Online Payments Advice
www.webpayments.ie

Factory Edge Design, Galway.
Freelance Graphic Design Group
www.factoryedgedesign.com

Marco Paoletti, Berlin, Germany.
Performer and Juggling Skills Teacher
www.maggler.com/juggler

Galway Circus Project Ltd., Galway City.
Community Circus Project
www.galwaycommunitycircus.com