Who would have guessed that countless hours spent in his parents’ basement playing video games would evolve into a thriving career? A decade later, Liam O’Connor leads a talented team covering gaming, esports, technology and iGaming for an Irish audience. His goal is that every visitor to the portal walks away with the essential insights they need. Off duty, he meditates and explores Ireland on hiking tours, recharging mind and body.
I aim to cut through tech rumours, delivering clear, timely insights on gaming, esports and iGaming for you.
Work Experience
After starting out as Junior Writer at PixelForge Media (2013–2015), Liam crafted engaging game reviews that blended nostalgia with fresh analysis, growing readership engagement by 40 %. He then joined EmeraldTech Labs as Technology Analyst (2015–2018), where he established a home-lab testing suite; his hands-on hardware reports doubled average session durations.
Between 2018 and 2021, Liam was Senior iGaming Editor at DublinBet Networks, launching weekly bonus and odds guides that became the go-to reference for Irish punters. Most recently, as Head of Content at CelticPlay Studios (2021–2023), he led a multicultural editorial team and implemented UX metrics that cut bounce rates by 30 %, all while maintaining passionate, data-driven reviews.
Skills
- In-depth game reviews combining technical analysis and engaging immersive narrative.
- Strategic esports coverage delivering timely insights and competitive event highlights.
- Comprehensive technology reports simplifying complex hardware trends for all readers.
- Engaging iGaming guides explaining odds, bonuses and platform features clearly.
- Proven leadership in guiding diverse editorial teams to consistent innovation.
- UX metrics expertise improving user retention and reducing bounce rates.
- Multilingual SEO strategies expanding our portal’s reach across international markets.
Educational Background
University of Galway 2005 – 2009
