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Kevin Furlong, Sportsbook Operations Manager I joined Paddy Power in December 2004 after relocating from England.I had spent a couple of years travelling around the world following university, and upon returning home to the post-travelling blues I was looking for an exciting way to start my career. Moving to Dublin was an easy decision to make as it’s a lively, cosmopolitan city with a prosperous economy. As a keen poker player I was interested when I heard that Paddy Power was about to launch an online poker product. Paddy Power already had non-sports sites such as casino and games, and the addition of poker was further evidence that the company was looking to expand beyond traditional sports betting. This diversity and growth appealed to me so I applied for an interview. My first role within the company was with Gaming Support.

Being involved from the early stages of a new site was a great experience and I learned a lot in a short space of time, particularly how important the customer’s point of view is.After six months I was promoted to Business Analyst within the Non-Retail Development (NRD) team. The NRD team work on projects for all the online sites to enable them to continually improve and stay ahead of competitors in a fast moving industry. This position provided a great opportunity to work in all areas of the business, improve my technical knowledge, and establish myself within the company.

After two years in NRD, I was promoted to Operations Manager of Paddy Power’s core online product, the Sportsbook. I’d enjoyed my time in NRD but felt ready for a new challenge, and moving from a technical to a business role provided that. Since I started my new position the months have just flown by. The company is growing at a remarkable speed and is constantly seeking out new business opportunities, meaning that no matter which position you start in you could find yourself managing a new business in just a few years.

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