Our Values of Trust, Excellence and Respect
Drive our Whole Business Model
Our Vendor Independence
Ensures Optimum Technical Solutions
We are Flexible and Responsive
to Your Global Business Needs
Our Mission
At SimoTech our mission is to continuously act as a trusted service provider of Manufacturing Automation and IT Solutions to the global Life Sciences industry. We will deliver our services with the highest quality and integrity in the best interests of our clients. We understand the critical life changing importance of our clients products to the patients they serve.
About Us
Founded in 2011, SimoTech is a trusted service provider of Manufacturing Automation and GMP IT Solutions to the global Life Sciences industry. We understand the critical life changing importance of our clients’ products to the patients they serve.
Our clients, leading multinational life science organisations, partner with us to design, build, operate, and optimise critical process automation systems that deliver fast track project delivery, operational efficiency, improve manufacturing agility, while achieving regulatory compliance.
We have a deep understanding of the life sciences industry including ‘time to market’, ‘regulatory compliance’, and ‘complex manufacturing processes’.
Our team has extensive experience in the management and delivery of complex technologies including DCS, MES, PLC, SCADA, Data Historians, and GMP IT Systems.
We strive to maintain our strong collaborative culture based on trust, excellence, and respect. This ensures we continue to deliver our services with the highest quality and integrity in the best interests of our clients.
Leadership
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PAT DESMOND
CEOPat is focused on steering the strategic direction of the business and has the ambition to drive the global business growth plans. He is passionate about the Life Sciences industry and is excited about the direction that enhanced automation system integration and advanced data analytics will bring to the industry, in terms of Compliance, Control and Competitiveness. Pat has over 30 years experience in leading project teams to plan and implement the latest manufacturing automation and IT systems including MES technologies to the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry.
Pat leads the Company Management and has overall responsibility for the Business Development and Strategic Management functions within SimoTech. -
BRIAN CLUNE
Director of Site ServicesBrian is a Strategic and Operations Business Professional with over 26 years experience in all aspects of automation delivery to the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry. His hands on approach to project delivery has seen him work in every role from design, coding right up to managing business units in excess of 100 engineers. His continued experienced leadership will ensure our site-based teams deliver exceptional service to clients while maintaining strong integration with SimoTech’s values and culture.
Brian has overall responsibility to focus on expanding our client presence and supporting the growth of our Site Services team, currently consisting of 90+ resources. -
STEPHEN BARRY
Director of EngineeringStephen has over 17 years’ experience in all aspects of Automation and Control Systems; from front-end design through to commissioning & validation across multiple platforms (Emerson, Rockwell, Siemens). He is a commercially astute engineering professional with extensive project management experience, providing his expertise in delivering multiple client projects.
Stephen is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the Technical Consultancy, Inhouse Engineering and Technical Project Delivery functions within SimoTech. -
NIALL RANDLES
Director of OperationsNiall is an operations and financial management professional, with extensive experience in industrial automation project delivery. He has over 18 years’ professional experience ranging from automation system integration in Pharmaceuticals, Energy and Alumina refining, to finance and operations management in the Clean Energy Technology sector. He has technical expertise in various industrial automation technologies including MES, DCS, PLC/SCADA and IT. Niall has first-hand experience in project origination and finance, feasibility studies, design, commissioning, and production optimisation.
Niall is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of the H&S, Quality, Finance, IT and Facilities functions within SimoTech. -
DENIS GOREY
Director of Managed ServicesDenis has more than 35 years of industrial automation experience in the areas of Automation Project Management, Automation Strategy, Design, System Supports and Maintenance for the following sectors: Biopharma, Energy, Food & Beverage and General process industries. Denis is a certified PMP and has held senior management roles in both divisional and regional management positions. His has extensive experience in the management of day-to-day operation, project delivery, proposal generation, project execution, resource assignment to projects, performance reviews, staff skill assessment, training plan development, staff/contractor recruitment, business support to sales/customers among others.
Denis is responsible for Managed Services Strategy and Operations, which covers site based project managed services and Front Line Support services, ensuring that they are delivered to our customers in the most efficient manner and to the highest quality. -
EMERSON KIRBY
Director of Business DevelopmentEmerson has more than 25 years of experience across multiple roles within the Life Sciences, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Advanced Technologies, Critical Infrastructure, and Mineral Processing industries. He brings a proven ability to drive business growth and build strategic client relationships. Emerson has held diverse roles in maintenance, technical engineering, commissioning and qualification, program management, and business development. He has successfully partnered with clients across Ireland, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and the US, consistently delivering high-impact results in dynamic, global environments.
As Director of Business Development, Emerson will lead SimoTech’s growth strategy by expanding market presence, forging strategic partnerships, and strengthening client relationships across global markets. He will focus on driving revenue growth and delivering exceptional value to clients through innovative solutions and long-term collaboration. -
BRENDAN O’DWYER
Director of People and CultureWith over 30 years of experience in Life Sciences manufacturing, Brendan has held senior roles in Talent Acquisition, HR Business Partnering, and Learning & Development, including more than 25 years in Multinationals. He brings deep expertise in building global teams and shaping strategic talent management programs. Brendan’s leadership supports SimoTech’s growth strategy and fosters an inclusive, high-performance environment across the organization.
Brendan is responsible for SimoTech’s People and Culture function, overseeing HR and Talent Acquisition, driving initiatives in Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Workplace Culture and Talent management. -
MARIAN MCGURRIN
HR ManagerMarian has over 16 years of experience in the recruitment industry and has held both agency and in-house roles. She has specific expertise in talent acquisition and management for the Science & Engineering sector and has worked with some of Ireland’s leading organisations in the Life Sciences sector.
Marian is responsible for leading the HR function within SimoTech, delivering a best in class service to our staff and contractor across our various sites and head office. -
AISHLYN KERR
Talent Acquisition ManagerAishlyn has over 7 years’ experience in the recruitment industry, with a proven track record of hiring engineers across the life science and engineering industries. Aishlyn has successfully overseen the entire candidate lifecycle process, whilst implementing innovative resourcing strategies. Aishlyn thrives in the talent management arena and is passionate about hiring highly skilled engineers.
Aishlyn is responsible for leading the day to day activity of the Talent Acquisition team within SimoTech. -
DANIEL DESMOND
Quality and Health & Safety ManagerDaniel is an experienced Quality and Health & Safety Manager with extensive experience in Administration and Operations Management in both the commercial and the not-for-profit sectors. Daniel holds a BA degree in Philosophy and Communications and an MA in Philosophy. He is also trained in Project Management and Digital Recruiting.
Daniel is responsible for leading the Quality and Health & Safety functions within SimoTech. -
STEPHEN LEE
Engineering ManagerStephen brings over 17 years of experience, primarily in the pharmaceutical sector, as an Automation Engineer, Team Manager, and Managed Service Lead. He has a strong track record in delivering automation DCS projects across the full project lifecycle, supporting live production systems, and facilitating new product introductions. His expertise extends to service management, where he has successfully led teams in delivering automation solutions, ensuring compliance with KPIs and audit requirements, quality tracking, and resource coordination, consistently driving project success through meticulous resource management and strict adherence to industry standards.
Stephen is responsible for leading the day-to-day activity of the Engineering Services team within SimoTech along with providing oversight and governance for various Technical Consultancy and Front-End Engineering projects. -
COLIN CHANDLEY
Managed Services ManagerColin has over 20 years of experience in Life Sciences across Automation projects and services, from engineering and design to commissioning and sustaining programs. He is a certified PMP with a wealth of experience in delivering client projects and managed services, account management, business development and team leadership. He brings both extensive technical knowledge and a mindset of delivering high quality services to clients.
Colin is responsible for leading our Managed Services teams across multiple client sites, covering project and front-line support services.
Our Values
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SimoTech holds ability, reliability, truthfulness and integrity as key attributes of our team.
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SimoTech strives to achieve consistently superior performance that surpasses expectations.
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SimoTech treats everyone with equal dignity and regard.
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