Careers in Tech, Data and Digital – Where to start?

Organised by Herd Consulting Ltd

Getting into tech doesn’t have to mean learning how to code. There is a wide range of roles in data, digital and tech, and this session will showcase some of interesting, creative, and collaborative roles available. The event will be an opportunity to discuss many of the myths and misconceptions that surround tech careers, and many different pathways into tech.

Christina Lovelock is the author of the new BC book “Careers in Tech, Data and Digital: from education to employment”. Jamie Toyne will be interviewing Christina Lovelock about the book, and taking questions from the audience.

Key Takeaways:

• The range of career opportunities in tech, data and digital
• Who can work in tech (spoiler – pretty much everyone!)
• The truth about tech – addressing common myths and misconceptions

About the Speakers:

  • Jamie Toyne – CEO & Founder, Herd Consulting, a specialist business analysis and product management consultancy & delivery partner. Prior to Herd, he established and led some of the largest business analyst practices in the country, having worked in digital and tech for over 15 years. He is also an active member of the wider digital and BA community, regularly speaking at conferences & events, podcast guest, writing articles & blogs, and an occasional book reviewer for the BCS;
  • Christina Lovelock – Director of Community, Herd Consulting. She has worked in the tech sector for over 20 years and is committed to the development of the future tech workforce. She has introduced entry-level roles into her organisations and chaired the development of a UK National Digital Apprenticeship standard. She is a consultant, writer, speaker and qualified coach, and the Director of Community at Herd Consulting.
This event is aimed at: Anyone considering a career in tech who wants to find out more, and everyone who has ruled out a career in tech based on assumptions and limited information.
Careers & Education
20th Sep 2024
11:00am - 11:45am
Organised by Herd Consulting Ltd
Virtual

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