Mícheál Ó'Foghlú (Google Engineering Director, Core Developer unit)

The Machine: A computer science education podcast

Mícheál Ó'Foghlú is a former computing faculty member at WIT, one of the founders of the TSSG research group (now Walton) and instrumental in the spin-out of FeedHenry and its evolution into Red Hat. Mícheál's current role is that of Engineering Director at Google Core Developer unit based in Munich, Germany. He spoke with Rob about his career to date, musing on technology and how it can be a force for good in the world. They also chatted about Mícheál's advice for newcomers to the industry (and he made some media recommendations also!) - Mícheál's personal website - https://www.ofoghlu.net - The Hitchiker's Guide To The Galaxy (BBC Radio Drama) - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03v379k - The Third Chimpanzee by Jared Diamond (Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49234.The_Third_Chimpanzee)