I'm a Fractional IT Manager and Founder of WPforGood, helping purpose-driven organisations run secure, efficient and values-aligned technology operations. With decades across corporate IT, cloud operations and the WordPress ecosystem, I translate complex technical challenges into simple, sustainable systems that free leaders to focus on impact. See client testimonials at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Seán O'Connell

I'm a Fractional IT Manager and Founder of WPforGood, helping purpose-driven organisations run secure, efficient and values-aligned technology operations. With decades across corporate IT, cloud operations and the WordPress ecosystem, I translate complex technical challenges into simple, sustainable systems that free leaders to focus on impact. See client testimonials at _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

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I’m a Fractional IT Manager and Founder of WPforGood, helping purpose-driven organisations run secure, efficient and values-aligned technology operations.

With decades across corporate IT, cloud operations and the WordPress ecosystem, I translate complex technical challenges into simple, sustainable systems that free leaders to focus on impact.

See client testimonials at Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

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Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Advanced
Irish
Beginner

Work Experience

Fractional IT Manager at WPforGood
January 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025
Provide part-time strategic IT leadership for SMEs and charities without full-time overhead. Audit and streamline infrastructure, achieving up to 30% cost savings while improving security. Align websites, eCommerce and marketing systems with business goals; oversee budgets and delivery. Enable teams through clear processes and pragmatic documentation.
Founder at WPforGood
January 1, 2015 - November 19, 2025
Built a managed WordPress service emphasising proactive maintenance, security hardening and performance optimisation for purpose-driven organisations. Reduced downtime through robust monitoring and backup standards. Delivered WordPress sites, migrations and custom development; managed client success, vendor relations and all business operations.
Cloud Operations Manager at Swisscom
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Ran operations for Switzerland's largest cloud platform serving SME clients. Improved platform reliability through process optimisation and automation.
IT Manager (200-seat international call centre)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
IT Manager for a 200-seat international call centre (setup and operations). Systems Integration consultant to ABB, Dutch Tax Office, BT and other enterprise clients. Delivered European roadshow demonstrating MS Mail suite to regional offices. QA testing on Microsoft and Lotus products with focus on automation.
Web Manager / Website Manager at Cosmic Kids
January 1, 2023 - November 19, 2025
Managed website rebuild and ongoing site management, reducing hosting costs by 40% while establishing backup and security protocols that eliminated previous downtime issues.
IT Oversight / IT Consultant at Marketing for Hippies
January 1, 2024 - November 19, 2025
Provided fractional IT oversight across eCommerce, CRM and web infrastructure, cutting monthly costs by ~30% while greatly improving reliability (from hacked twice to 99.9% uptime) and page load times (70% faster).
IT Oversight / IT Consultant at Marketing for Hippies
January 1, 2024 - November 19, 2025

Education

BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Mathematics at University College Dublin
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 1991

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education