Patrick Shanahan

Patrick Shanahan currently serves as Automation Support Team Lead at SK biotek Ireland, a role commenced in May 2017, where responsibilities include validation design, development, and testing of new equipment as well as automation upgrade projects using systems like Delta V, Siemens Simatic Manager Step 7, and Rockwell Control Logix. Previous experience includes positions as Manufacturing Process Engineer at Evonik and Bristol-Myers Squibb, focusing on biopharmaceutical processes and aseptic cleanroom techniques. Earlier roles include Project Engineer at Kerry and Graduate Engineer at AECOM International Development. Patrick Shanahan holds an MSc in Pharmaceutical Business and Technology from Griffith College Dublin, a Kerry Management Diploma from the Irish Management Institute, and a BEng in Chemical Engineering from University College Dublin.