Colin Brien

Colin O'Brien is an Award-Winning Innovative Product Design Engineer and Founder of PeggyRain with a remarkable ability to conceptualize ideas and see them through to technology transfer with manufacturers in Asia and Europe.

He has a distinguished track record that includes winning the European Product Design Award in 2018 for his work as a Mechanical Engineering Design Consultant with the Pedro Gomes Design Team on the Compakt Power Supply for Pirhana Tattoo Supplies.

Colin also achieved 3rd Prize in the GEC & Taipei International Pitching Competition in 2018 for his innovative work in AI and IoT with Standard Access, where he also won Tech Start Up of the Year in November 2015.

Furthermore, he earned recognition as the Young Engineer of the Year with a 3rd place award from Engineers Ireland, showcasing his exceptional talents in the field.

Colin O'Brien's expertise spans across various industries including homeware, sports, medical, renewable energy, defense, construction, and consumer goods, with numerous patent applications and filed patents to his credit.

He has a proven track record of successfully managing outsourced development and manufacturing projects in Europe and Asia for clients ranging from Multinationals to SMEs and Startups.

Colin also showcased his entrepreneurial skills by pitching his product, the clevercloseline, on the Dragons Den TV Show, demonstrating his ability to innovate and capture attention in the competitive business landscape.

His educational background includes studying Research and Development Project Management, Mechanical Engineering at IMechE, alongside other notable qualifications from institutions like Dundalk Institute of Technology and Technological University Dublin.

Colin O'Brien has held key roles in various prestigious organizations, including being the CEO and Founder of PeggyRain, a former Part-Time Lecturer at Dundalk Institute of Technology, and holding positions at companies like Standard Access, Olympus KeyMed, Bluepower Energy Ltd, Siemens, Raytheon, and Glen Dimplex among others.

His professional journey showcases a deep understanding of product design, engineering, and entrepreneurship, making him a valuable asset in the industry with a proven track record of success and innovation.