Michael Joseph Walsh

Michael currently holds the position of Data Architect in the Information Technology Services Department at University College Cork. Prior to joining UCC Michael worked in a variety of roles as a Database Administrator in Banking, Telecoms, and eCommerce.

He is a PhD. candidate at the Cork University Business School researching Data Governance design and implementation.

I am interested in data governance and how the academic theories are translated into practical, real-world applications. I am particularly interested in understanding how organizations implement data governance frameworks, and the challenges they face in aligning theoretical principles with operational realities. By exploring the gap between theory and practice, I aim to contribute to more effective, context-sensitive approaches to managing data responsibly and strategically.