EOBA - Key Persons
With over 20 years professional experience within the Fire and Events Safety industry, Bryan is an invaluable member of the EOBA team. After qualifying with a Bachelor of Engineering degree from DIT, Bryan then continued on to receive his masters in Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Ulster.
Following his graduation, Bryan worked for a number of years as a Building Services Engineer before joining the Dublin Fire Brigade where he rose to the rank of Acting Senior Executive Fire Prevention Officer. In this role he gained notable experience and in-depth knowledge of Building Control and Fire Services Acts. Bryan also contributed substantially to code development through his role as Assistant Fire Adviser, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.
In addition to his vast experience in fire engineering, Bryan also holds a Certificate in Safety & Health at Work and a Diploma in Emergency Planning from Coventry University.
After graduating from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, David went on to specialise in the fire safety sector, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Fire Safety Practice from Trinity, and a Masters of Science in Fire Safety Engineering from the University of Ulster. He has been working as a fire consultant for over 10 years and has gained experience in all elements of design, site supervision, inspection and fire safety management on a wide range of projects.
David has also been working in the field of Universally Accessible design since the introduction of the statutory requirement for Disability Access Certificates in Ireland in 2010. At this time he was working for Fionnuala Rogerson, an Architect who is one of the leading experts in design for accessibility of the built environment.
Gerry Stanley has 35 years of experience in the Fire Service. As Brigade Training Officer, he was responsible for delivering training to 1000 staff in all aspects of a modern fire service. He developed courses and set examinations for new fire officers, developing the training centre into a recognised National Training Centre. He was also involved in a national committee to standardise fire service training. As quality coordinator he developed and maintained the fire service's procedures in Quality Management, to assure compliance with internationally recognised ISO 9001:2008 Quality Standard.
In his role as Fire Prevention Officer, he inspected and monitored premises and sites to ensure compliance with all fire safety regulations and statutory obligations and performed inspections of places of public assembly and major events.
Job Titles:
- Registered Architect
- Senior Fire Consultant
Jim is a Registered Architect and a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland with over 40 years experience in the design, supervision and assessment of buildings. Graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture from UCD, Jim worked in a private practice and as an in-house Architect before joining Dublin City Council Building Control Unit as Building Surveyor. While there he served for many years on the Executive of the Irish Building Control Institute, culminating in being elected President. Following his PG DipFSP in 2000, Jim joined Dublin Fire Brigade where he served as a Fire Prevention Officer for 15 years.
Job Titles:
- Senior Health and Safety Consultant
John served in the Irish Defence Forces for 37 years, reaching the rank of Commandant, with his last 5 years spent serving as Defence Forces Health and Safety Officer. In that appointment, John was responsible for the provision of advice to the General Staff of the Defence Forces on all aspects of Occupational Health and Safety risk. John also acted as liaison with the State Claims Agency in relation to risk management in the Defence Forces, was responsible for accident / claims investigations, and ensured compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in the audit process.
John was appointed as Senior Consultant, Health and Safety with Eamon O'Boyle and Associates in 2012. John has acted as Safety Officer and Event Controller for a wide variety of events in Ireland. He also conducts Risk Assessments and compiles Safety Statements for our clients.
John is a Fellow of the Security Institute of Ireland, an Auditor with European Equality Authority (Ireland) and an Associate Lecturer in Event Control with Institute of Technology Carlow. He is a member of the Association of Irish Risk Management, Member of The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health and a Technical Member of The Institute of Acoustics.
John has completed the following relevant courses: BA from NUIG, Diploma in Safety; Health and Welfare at Work, Diploma in Security Management, Workplace Noise Assessors; Environmental Noise Assessors, Manual Handling Instructors (QQI Level 6); Lead Auditors Course (OHSMS 18001); and a Foundation Diploma in Training and Education.
Graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Engineering from Shahid Beheshti University, Iran in 2013, she has worked as an architect on a range of building types of various scales.
She has been working with Eamon O'Boyle and Associates since 2019 and with her engineering background she has provided support in the areas of Fire Safety and Universal Access.
In developing her knowledge in building regulations, she has undertaken Fire Safety Certificate and Disability Access applications, including preparation of application drawings and technical reports for a range of building types in Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the UK. She has also developed evacuation plans and carried out Fire Safety site inspections.
Marzieh has strong skills in 2D and 3D drafting and is competent in a range of architectural software packages such as AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit.
Monica has over 20 years professional experience within the construction industry. With over 15 years focused on Fire Safety, she also has considerable experience in Architecture, and Access & Use Design
Following a diploma course in Architectural Technology, Monica worked for a number of years with a fire safety consultant. She then went on to work in a large architectural practice, specialising mainly on residential developments, gaining vital experience in site inspections and supervision.
Monica successfully achieved a Master's in Energy Retrofit Technology, giving her a unique understanding of the repercussions of works to existing buildings, particularly in terms of sustainable design.
She then returned to the field of fire safety consultancy and disability access design where she has spent several years expanding her knowledge and experience in building regulations.
Having also trained as a PSDP and PSCS, she has provided Health & Safety services on a number of high profile events since joining the EOBA team.
Nicole brings a wealth of expertise to EOBA. Starting with a Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering, she worked straight into the area of fire safety and disability access in 2018, gaining hands-on training across various building types.
Her passion for advancing her skills led her to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Safety Engineering, deepening her knowledge and expertise in the field.
Since becoming part of the EOBA team, she has played a valuable role in numerous projects, specializing in the vital aspects of Fire Safety Certificates and Disability Access Certificates in construction development.
Her proficiency extends to strong 2D skills in AutoCAD, enriching our projects with high standards and precision
Nicole holds a bachelor's degree in quantity surveying from Limerick Institute of Technology and a QQI Cert in Event Management from CMIT.
Over the past four years, she has excelled as a Quantity Surveyor, leveraging her skills in cost estimation, project management, and a deep understanding of construction processes.
Rani has over 10 years' experience in the events industry across a broad range of disciplines, from Experiential Marketing to Safety and Licensing. She currently holds a BSc in Event Management and is working towards her MSc in Environmental Health and Safety at Dublin Institute of Technology.
Job Titles:
- Principal Fire Safety Engineer
Stephen holds a bachelor`s degree in Building Services and Renewable Energy (BEng) and received a bachelor`s honours degree in Fire Safety Engineering (BSc) from Letterkenny Institute of Technology, as a result of his continuous learning.
He has been working as a Fire Safety Consultant since 2017, on a wide range of projects, being involved from the design stage to the completion, and joined EOBA sharing all his knowledge and experience, dedicated to delivering the highest level of services to the Fire Safety Industry.
In addition, Stephen is a Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management from Trinity College, where he gained a further understanding of all aspects of Project Management during Construction projects.
Thales has a bachelor's in Architecture and Urbanism from the Centro Universitario da Serra Gaucha, Brazil and has completed several Civil and Fire Engineering validation courses. Thales ‘s professional experience started in Brazil, where he worked in Architecture and Engineering consultancy practices prior to becoming a Part Owner and Fire Safety Designer in an Architectural office, focused on Fire Engineering. He was involved in Commercial, Residential, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Recreation and Institutional projects. His experience totals 8 years in the Construction and Fire Engineering industry. Thales joined EOBA in 2022 and has been involved in multiple projects including, Risk Assessments, Fire Safety Certificates, Disability Access Certificates and Event Management Plans.
Wayne graduated with a National Diploma and a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Durban University of Technology, South Africa.
Wayne ‘s experience in the built environment began in South Africa where he worked as a Building Services & Fire Engineer. Over the years he has had input in all elements of technical design & project management on a wide range of projects. Since joining the EOBA team, Wayne has been a Fire Safety & Universal Access Consultant on a number of projects that include, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Industrial and Residential for both public and private clients.
In addition to Fire Engineering, Wayne is an Autodesk Certified Revit Professional. He is driven by passion for the built environment and will not stop reaching for higher standards in the Fire Safety Industry.