About Me
The short version - I like building things that help people.
The Story
I'm Bernard, originally from Meath but based in Dublin these days. I've been messing about with computers since I was young enough to not know any better, and somehow turned that into a career.
During the day, I work as an IT Administrator, helping businesses keep their technology running without wanting to throw it out the window. It's a mix of Microsoft 365 administration, Azure cloud services, and general "the printer isn't working" support.
Outside of that, I build websites and web applications. I started Greenberry to help Irish small businesses get online without being ripped off. There's a lot of overpriced, overcomplicated solutions out there, and I thought I could do better. The jury's still out on whether I was right.
I've a particular interest in using tech for good. Whether it's helping a parish get their website sorted, building tools for community groups, or just lending a hand to someone doing something worthwhile, that's the work that gets me out of bed. Well, that and the mortgage.
What I Work With
I'm not going to claim to be an expert in everything, but here's what I spend most of my time with:
Infrastructure & IT
The bread and butter. Keeping businesses running on Microsoft's finest.
Web Development
Building things for the internet, one component at a time.
Automation
Making computers do the boring bits so humans don't have to.
Beyond the Code
When I'm not staring at a screen, you might find me:
- Community tech projects
- Open source
- The Cure (the band)
- Irish history
- A decent cup of tea
I'm also known to have strong opinions about tea, the correct way to make a sandwich, and why the M50 is a disaster at rush hour.
Get in Touch
Whether you've got a project in mind, want to chat about tech, or just want to argue about The Cure's best album (it's Disintegration , by the way), I'm happy to hear from you.
I'm particularly interested in hearing from community groups, charities, or anyone doing something good who needs a hand with technology.