About

Dr Ciara O'Driscoll

The AMPS Major Projects Academy is a unique learning experience for those professionals that are engaged in the strategic management of major projects. We provide knowledge, expertise, and accredited CPD courses for client representatives; project directors; strategic advisors across the full lifecycle of planning, development, and implementation. Why not contact us for further details, or register your interest as an academy member.

STAFF

Academy Founder

Dr Gary Walker

Peter Harnett

Academy Director

Academy Coordinator

With over 30 years major projects experience, Dr Walker is one of only three PhD in major projects in the world, issued by a leading international university. He holds five fellow charterships with professional institutions; he is a chartered builder, chartered manager, chartered environmentalist and is a visiting professor at Heriot Watt University.

Dr O'Driscoll is a qualified mechanical engineer. She has a PhD in engineering and worked as a process engineer for a leading medical device organisation before joining MPG Global and the AMPS Major Projects Academy. Dr O'Driscoll has over 8 years third level teaching experience and has had her research published in international academic journals. Dr O'Driscoll is the Academy Coordinator and course content administrator. She is responsible for student membership and accreditation.

Peter is a seasoned Chartered Quantity Surveyor and lecturer in the art of strategic management. He has been a client, consultant, and advisor to several FTSE 100 organisations including several government agencies. Peter is the Academy Director responsible as principal and course director. He has lectured around the world and published in many leading technical journals in strategic leadership and communication techniques.