DCU Alumni Awardee Daniel Davern

Dan Davern is the CEO of DX2 Training Solutions, internationally recognised as one of Ireland’s leading providers of education and training in health, safety, and pre-hospital care. He is a dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record of innovation, leadership, and business growth.

On leaving DCU, Dan began his career in the fire and rescue services and is a Registered Advanced Paramedic with a Graduate Diploma and MSc in Emergency Medical Science.

He founded DX2 in 2010 and the business has grown significantly under his leadership with bases in Dublin and Waterford and a team of over 30 professionals. 

In 2014 Dan was named Best Young Entrepreneur for Fingal. More recently, in 2024, DX2 was nominated for a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion award, an area Dan is passionate about. He actively champions inclusive education and works to remove barriers to learning.

Dan sits on the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s Education and Training Committee and has served on the NAEMT European Education Committee and as the College of Paramedics UK Liaison in Ireland. He volunteers as an assessor for Rescue Organisation Ireland and sits on Bristow Ireland Medical Steering Group advising on search and rescue medical services. Dan has also published chapters in several medical textbooks.

A dedicated community leader, Dan served as Adult Games Chairperson at Fingallians GAA Club and now coaches the U8 girls’ team there, where his daughter plays. 
 

BSc Analytical Science, 2006