Alan obtained a L7 degree in Business and Information Technology and secured a full time position as a Bank Official with National Irish Bank in Limerick. After 15 months he returned to full time education and completed his L8 Honours Bachelor of Business and a MSc in Computing and Information Systems. Once graduated he was employed as the manager of an IT Training centre. In addition he developed, administered and delivered training courses to various adult groups. In 2000 he was appointed Lecturer in IT Sligo with his main subject areas being Computer Applications and Web Design. In 2005 Alan completed a MA in Digital Media in Education and progressed into Digital Media and Digital Marketing.