Kevin Keane is Co-founder and CEO of Chipright. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Chip Design from the University of Galway. A certified Project Manager through the Project Management Institution (PMI), he has also undertaken extensive training and research, including in the Hyper Sales and Scaling Up methodologies.
With over 20 years’ experience in the Integrated Circuit industry, Kevin has delivered numerous projects towards successful completion for several multi-national clients. In 2005, he co-founded Chipright, and has been instrumental in establishing the company as a globally-recognised specialist agency for high-tech electronic consulting engineers.
Kevin also serves as a board member with Hockey Ireland, a trustee to Connacht Hockey, having played the role of President and Chairman, lending his leadership skills to a community for which he cares deeply. Through it all, his unwavering standards and independent thinking continue to shape not only Chipright’s global trajectory but also the broader field in which he operates.
Our Team
Chipright is owned and operated by engineering experts, with extensive knowledge and experience in the microchip R&D industry. With sectoral expertise at the core of the business, our team understands and appreciates technical project requirements, providing tailored solutions to our customers. From recruitment to customer services, and from our engineers to our administrators, we are passionate about what we do, and the companies we support.
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Our Executive Team
Kevin Keane
Director
James O'Reilly
Director
James O’Reilly is Co-founder, Chief Operations Officer (COO) and VP Sales at Chipright. He graduated with a Diploma in Electronic Engineering from ATU Galway and a Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Galway. In 2005, he co-founded Chipright.
Working in the semi-conductor industry since 2001, James has a proven track record of building successful customer focused business development teams. During Chipright’s early years, he was contracted as a consultant verification engineer, before stepping back from contract work in 2007 to manage the business development, finance and day-to-day operations of the company.
In January 2008, James became COO at Chipright, streamlining operations and positioning the company as Ireland’s leading specialised engineering recruitment and contracting firm, facilitating the development of hardware solutions within the global semiconductor industry.
Working in the semi-conductor industry since 2001, James has a proven track record of building successful customer focused business development teams. During Chipright’s early years, he was contracted as a consultant verification engineer, before stepping back from contract work in 2007 to manage the business development, finance and day-to-day operations of the company.
In January 2008, James became COO at Chipright, streamlining operations and positioning the company as Ireland’s leading specialised engineering recruitment and contracting firm, facilitating the development of hardware solutions within the global semiconductor industry.
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Darran Withey
Location: Galway, Ireland
Darran, the veteran of the office, joined Chipright in 2011 bringing with him 10 years sales and business development experience in the UK and European markets. Darran is in possession of a BA hons in Media and Cultural Studies - and has amassed 16 years experience in employment law, conflict resolution, counselling skills and recruitment best practice.
Darran has been influential in the growth of Chipright’s digital sector and thus acts as the digital team lead. As an avid sports fan Darran follows Liverpool FC but his heart remains with his beloved Worcester warriors! COYW!!!!
Darran has been influential in the growth of Chipright’s digital sector and thus acts as the digital team lead. As an avid sports fan Darran follows Liverpool FC but his heart remains with his beloved Worcester warriors! COYW!!!!
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Sarah McDonald
Location: Galway, Ireland
Sarah joined Chipright in 2019 and works as the Operations Manager for the company. Sarah has a strong background in retail, transport, warehousing and recruitment. She brings a wealth of experience from the southern hemisphere where she worked with governmental bodies.
Sarah enjoys analyzing data, problem solving and delivering on our clients requirements - she shares an enthusiasm of fast cars, horses and likes to work in fact paced environments!
Sarah enjoys analyzing data, problem solving and delivering on our clients requirements - she shares an enthusiasm of fast cars, horses and likes to work in fact paced environments!
{{ Principal IC Digital Design Recruitment Specialist }}
Natalia Bisaga
Location: Galway, Ireland
Natalia joined the team in 2016 and brings an international element to our team. Holding international HR and business experience, Natalia compliments the Digital team perfectly and has already enhanced its prolific status with our European business partners.
Recently joining the local dodgeball club, Natalia “aims” to make a smashing impression on the Chipright team.
Recently joining the local dodgeball club, Natalia “aims” to make a smashing impression on the Chipright team.
{{ Senior ASIC Verification Recruitment Specialist }}
Alison Freer
Location: Galway, Ireland
Alison is a graduate from Atlantic Technology University, Galway with a Bachelor of Business Degree in 2020.
She is a Tullamore native with a strong background in business administration and customer service with over 6 years experience in the hospitality and tourism sector.
Alison specializes in the recruitment of Digital Verification engineers, playing a key role within our microchip contract services division.
Alison has a keen interest in horses and likes to spend most weekends mucking out their stables when she can!
She is a Tullamore native with a strong background in business administration and customer service with over 6 years experience in the hospitality and tourism sector.
Alison specializes in the recruitment of Digital Verification engineers, playing a key role within our microchip contract services division.
Alison has a keen interest in horses and likes to spend most weekends mucking out their stables when she can!
{{ Principal ASIC Verification Recruitment Specialist }}
Adrian Holmes
Location: Galway, Ireland
Adrian is a leading team member within the Digital Verification Team and brings with him a strong background in journalism, business administration and customer service, helping him to form strong relationships with both customers and engineers. Adrian has experience working with various computer systems and from his previous roles as a sales adviser will add a fresh approach to our Service Delivery Team.
Adrian is a keen football enthusiast (YNWA) and loves hitting the gym….most of the time anyway.
Adrian is a keen football enthusiast (YNWA) and loves hitting the gym….most of the time anyway.
{{ Senior Analog & AMS Recruitment Specialist }}
Amy Hardiman
Location: Galway, Ireland
Amy joined Chipright in 2019 and works within the Analog, Mixed Signal, RF and Test group. Amy is a seasoned Tech recruiter with a proven track record of building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers alike. She has an expert understanding of Analog, RF, AMS Design and Verification and has a keen eye for talent and a commitment to excellence.
Known for her strategic approach, Amy excels in crafting targeted recruitment strategies, to attract and retain high-quality candidates. Their expertise spans full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, negotiating offers, and onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and customers.
A graduate of NUIG with a degree in Commerce and a background in customer service - having specialised in HR management, Contemporary Issues in Work and Organisations, Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise, Employee Relations Rights and Obligations, Employment Law, Company Law and Business Law.
Work aside - Amy is a Galway GAA fanatic
Known for her strategic approach, Amy excels in crafting targeted recruitment strategies, to attract and retain high-quality candidates. Their expertise spans full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, negotiating offers, and onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and customers.
A graduate of NUIG with a degree in Commerce and a background in customer service - having specialised in HR management, Contemporary Issues in Work and Organisations, Innovation, Creativity and Enterprise, Employee Relations Rights and Obligations, Employment Law, Company Law and Business Law.
Work aside - Amy is a Galway GAA fanatic
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Claire Keyser
Location: Galway, Ireland
Claire is a specialist recruiter for permanent engineers in the ASIC Digital Design and Verification industry. She has a strong background in recruitment, travel and tourism, business administration and customer service.
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Gerry O'Carroll
Location: Galway, Ireland
Gerry is a Customer Care Representative focused on developing effective business relationships with our Customers. He is a graduate of the University of Limerick, Ireland in Electronic Engineering and has held a number of senior technical and commercial positions in the semiconductor, industrial and communications industries over the past 35 years.
He brings a wealth of experience having worked as a senior electronic design engineer, product marketing manager and sales and business development manager within outstanding companies including Analog Devices, Intel, Nortel Networks and Tellabs.
Gerry has a keen interest in sports , particularly GAA and Rugby and music.
He brings a wealth of experience having worked as a senior electronic design engineer, product marketing manager and sales and business development manager within outstanding companies including Analog Devices, Intel, Nortel Networks and Tellabs.
Gerry has a keen interest in sports , particularly GAA and Rugby and music.
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Murielle Lacombled
Location: Aix en provence, France
Murielle is a senior business development advisor with Chipright, bringing more than 30 years of high-tech worldwide industry experience to her role.
She is the founder of Abileapty, a firm providing unique consultancy services for companies in the semi-conductors, automotive, defense, aerospace, medical, telecom and consumer market sectors.
Murielle is a French national, educated with an MBA from KEDGE business school and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in sales, with proven past experience with both Synopsys and Cadence.
She is the founder of Abileapty, a firm providing unique consultancy services for companies in the semi-conductors, automotive, defense, aerospace, medical, telecom and consumer market sectors.
Murielle is a French national, educated with an MBA from KEDGE business school and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in sales, with proven past experience with both Synopsys and Cadence.
{{ Finance Administrator }}
Rachel Curran
Location: Galway, Ireland
Rachel joined the team in 2022 and works as the Finance Administrator for the company. A Galway City native, she brings over eight years of experience in various customer service roles. Known for her problem-solving skills and keen eye for detail, Rachel plays a vital role in ensuring the company's financial operations run smoothly.
Outside of work, Rachel is an avid supporter of Galway GAA, enjoys attending comedy gigs and concerts, and embraces her adventurous side—once skydiving from 10,000 feet!
Outside of work, Rachel is an avid supporter of Galway GAA, enjoys attending comedy gigs and concerts, and embraces her adventurous side—once skydiving from 10,000 feet!
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