Dr. Gaye Kiely is a college lecturer and researcher at University College Cork. She received her BSc. Business Information Systems (BIS) in 1998. After working as an IT consultant (focusing on web development), she returned to academia, receiving her MSc. (Research) in 2001. Since 2000, Dr. Kiely has held the position of college lecturer within the Department of Business Information Systems, teaching business analysis, database theory, data modelling, systems development, and programming. In addition to teaching, she has acted as year coordinator for several undergraduate classes. Dr. Kiely held the position of BSc. BIS programme Co-Director 2013-2022. Dr. Kiely's early research interests were focused on the use of lifecycle models and methodologies for software development. Dr. Kiely was awarded her PhD on the topic of coordination mechanisms in global virtual teams for software development projects. More recently, her research work has shifted towards open data, collaborative work, inclusion, and community sustainability. Dr. Kiely is Co-Principal Investigator for the TOTO (Technology-Enabled Organizational Transparency and Openness) Project.Link: http://toto.ucc.ie/

Academic Qualifications:

• 2012: PhD. Management Information Systems (Business Information Systems)
• 2001: MSc. Management Information Systems (Business Information Systems)
• 1998: BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems (Business Information Systems) 
• 2018: PG Cert (Teaching and Learning in Higher Education) (Teaching and Learning)
• 2025: IBM Data Science Professional Certificate. 
   

My research interests fall into three strands: (i) global virtual teams; (ii) openness; and (iii) inclusion in IT. In the past, the main focus has been on Global Virtual Teams (GVTs) for software development. GVTs enable organisations to operate across national, economic and social, and cultural boundaries. There are many incentives for organisations to engage such team structures such as lowering cost, sourcing skills etc. In fact, the use of GVTs in software development has become standard practice for organisations. However, this form of teamwork presents significant issues for traditional project management coordination mechanisms. The development of increasingly complex software artefacts further complicates the use of such teams. My research focuses specifically on the impact that geographical distance, temporal distance, language, culture and lack of trust issues have on the effectiveness of coordination mechanisms in GVTs. Broadly, I am interested in new ways of work and methods that support distributed work. More recently, my research interests have expanded to include the issue of low female participation in IT careers and open data, collaborative work, and online community sustainability. Overall, the common theme of my research interests is collaboration.

Business Analysis IS1109 Business Systems Analysis and Design (2013-2022) IS6026 Business Analyst Skills (2005-2014)IS2210 Systems Analysis, Systems Design and Change (2007-2008) Information SystemsIS1108 Information Systems in Global Organisations (2013-2020)IS1101 Introduction to MIS and Introduction to SAD Techniques (2001-2013)IS1105 Introduction to Management Information Systems (2009-10) Software DevelopmentMIS501 Programming Paradigms and Methods (2001-2004) Database TheoryIS2206 Database Design and Development 1 (2013-2023)IS6120 Enterprise Business Intelligence (2007-2008) Database Development IS2207 Database Design and Development 2 (2013-2022)IS2213 Database Management Systems and Distributed Environments (2001-2013) Programming (web development) IS6131 Web Development for Global Markets (2012-2018) IS6132 Web Development for Digital Business (2012-2017) Project Supervision IS4400 Personal Development and Ethics for IS Professionals 4 (2013-2021) IS4401 Research Project in Information Systems (2003-2017) Research SkillsIS7014 IS Research Practicum 2 (2016-2022) IS7018 Research Skills 1 (2018-2023)