Partner Solutions

Avril Fitzgerald is the manager of the Partner Solutions team which partners with the DCU community to research, evaluate, and implement modern digital solutions that enhance the university’s operational and educational goals.

Please contact Avril Fitzgerald directly if you wish to discuss a new partnership or have any needs in relation to the team responsibilities below:

Team Responsibilities:

  • Our Team: The Partner Solutions team are a technical team encompassing Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Web Developers. Our team also benefits from the expertise of an Application Support specialist, and a Communications Officer.
  • Partnerships: engage in and develop partnerships with stakeholders, identifying opportunities for integration, automation, innovation and continuous improvement for digital solutions.
  • Digital Solution Lifecycle: collaborate with stakeholders to research, design, plan, and implement digital solutions to meet current and future needs of DCU.
  • Quality Processes: With the deployment and upgrade of digital solutions, offer project management tools and techniques including requirements gathering, gap analysis, risk management, and the production of quality documentation.
  • Communication: ensure regular and quality communication on behalf of the DTS department for stakeholder groups and departmental projects.
  • Continuous Improvement: partner with University stakeholders to gather feedback on our services and solutions to ensure we deliver quality modern digital solutions.
  • Website Management: responsible for the management of the DCU website, ensuring a secure and modern platform, website development expertise, and content management solution training.