Paul Hopkins
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Master’s student in Electronic and Computer Engineering (IoT major) at DCU. Currently completing a master’s project on evaluating bit-flipping identification methods in LoRaWAN networks.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Waiter
The Richmond
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Delivered high-quality service in a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, consistently meeting the expectations of a fast-paced, high-standard environment.
Barista
Mayfield Eatery
2021.06 - 2025.09
- Worked in a team under a high pressure fast paced work environment
Education
MEng - Electronic and Computer Engineering (Master’s in IoT)
Dublin City University
Dublin 2021.09 - 2026.05
Skills
Relevant Academic Modules:
- Data Communications & Networks I and II
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
- Network Performance
- Operating Systems
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Embedded Systems
- Control Systems
- Web Application Development
- Computer Hardware Architecture
REFERENCES
- Louise, Lowry, Davy, loulowry@gmail.com, 087-2392086
- Russell, Wilde, eat@richmondrestaurant.ie, 01 4788783, The Richmond
INTERNSHIPS
- Apr 2024 - Sep 2024
- Service Desk Analyst, DAVY
- Built, configured and deployed laptops for new joiners, ensuring secure setup using BIOS, Dell Command Update, Intune and Checkpoint VPN.
- Managed user accounts and security groups in Active Directory.
- Encrypted devices with BitLocker and completed Rapid7 scans to maintain security.
- Troubleshot hardware and software issues, working closely with Security and End User Computing teams.
- Tracked and documented assets using Ivanti and Excel.
Timeline
Waiter
The Richmond
2025.09 - 2026.01
MEng - Electronic and Computer Engineering (Master’s in IoT)
Dublin City University
2021.09 - 2026.05
Barista
Mayfield Eatery
2021.06 - 2025.09