Aidan Farnan

Managing Partner

Division: Digital Transformation and Change Management

About Aidan

Aidan Farnan is a dynamic and resourceful leader with over 24 years of experience in driving business transformation and solving complex challenges across diverse industries, including telecoms, insurance, FinTech, and the public sector. As Managing Partner of MOAT, Aidan leverages his deep expertise in Agile methodologies, digital transformation, and process optimisation to deliver innovative, results-oriented solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Background

Aidan is known for building high-performing teams, re-engineering business processes, and delivering impactful technology solutions that drive measurable growth and operational excellence. He has a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale digital transformation projects, re-architecting enterprise-grade SaaS applications, and embedding cultures of continuous improvement within organisations.

With a hands-on approach and a sharp focus on aligning technology with business objectives, Aidan fosters collaboration and innovation to ensure every project delivers tangible value. Under his leadership, MOAT has become a trusted partner for organisations seeking to navigate complex change, optimise operations, and achieve long-term sustainability.

Aidan’s strategic mindset and ability to translate business challenges into actionable solutions make him an invaluable ally for businesses ready to embrace transformation and drive success in an ever-evolving market.

Experience

MOAT Digital Life Science Ltd: Managing Partner – March 2024 – Present
VML Technology: Chief Operating & Product Officer (Acting CTO) – Dec 2022 – Feb 2024
Deloitte: Senior Manager (Chief of Staff, Systems Engineering) – Sep 2018 – Nov 2022
Intelligent Environments: Site Lead / Agile Coach / Head of Quality – Apr 2014 – Jun 2018
Allstate Northern Ireland: Project Manager – Dec 2012 – Apr 2014
EndoVu Systems Ltd: Director – Aug 2004 – Dec 2012
Openwave Systems: Project Lead, Agile Core Team Consultant, QA Team Lead – Jun 2001 – Dec 2012
Micon Distribution: Regional Sales Manager – Jun 1998 – Dec 2001

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Computer Science & Business Administration (Queen’s University Belfast)
Mini MBA (William J Clinton Leadership Institute, Queen’s University Belfast)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Azure Fundamentals Certification
ISTQB Certified Trainer
Mendix Low-Code Development Fundamentals
Certified expertise in Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies

Meet the Team

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Managing Partner

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