Join us for an everywomen webinar that is open to all.
We usually think of universities as academic institutions that qualify us with the necessary knowledge and skills to begin a chosen career path in a specific industry. When it comes to technology, however, universities can also be great places to launch and grow a career. In the ever-evolving digital space, continuous learning and development is critical. And universities—often at the cutting edge of the tech revolution—can not only offer unique career opportunities, but also demonstrate and promote a product-based culture, necessary for the success of future technological development. Join us for a panel discussion with leaders from Imperial College London where we discuss how universities can fast-track your tech career by helping you…
- Specialise in a specific area through building expertise in a niche field or a particular technology stack;
- Embrace continuous improvement by seeking feedback from academic experts to address any knowledge gaps;
- Develop strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills that are highly valued in a tech career;
- Build a strong professional network for career advancement through attending industry events and joining online communities;
- Seek mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in your field who can provide valuable insights, career advice, and help you navigate the challenges;
- Learn how to adopt a ‘product-based’ culture rather than ‘project-based’ to stay adaptable and embrace change in the dynamic and constantly evolving world of technology.
Speakers
Jenny Rae, Director of Digital Products·Imperial College London
Jenny Rae joined Imperial College in January 2022. Jenny has 15 years experience in product management and business transformation. She specialises in transforming IT departments through product management.
Her previous product experience includes working as a Portfolio Product Lead at OneWeb. She also held various product and digital transformation roles at Vodafone and BT.
Jenny is qualified with a first class honours degree in Business and Operations Management from Oxford Brookes and an MBA in Business Administration from Henley Business School.
Brendan Whitefield, Product Manager·Imperial College London
Over 10 years’ experience in the Higher Education at multiple University’s Brendan has also previously worked in both the Public and private sectors at the Home Office and Nationwide Building Society.
His career focused on delivering complex changes around technology products however his current Role as a Product Manager focuses on Maximising value for Imperial College London and embedding a product model at Imperial College.
He currently manages multiple delivery squads:
- Service Management (ServiceNow)
- Website & Mobile application
- CRM (MS Dynamics)
- Governance tools
And his teams focus is on products and platform supporting and enhancing them to maximise value for Imperial College London.