EPISODE 15: Diversity & Inclusion Q&A
Getting to know, Alina Timofeeva, Senior Manager (Advanced Analytics & Cloud).
EPISODE 15: This month it was a joy to speak with the very influential Alina Timofeeva, who is a Senior Manager in Advanced Analytics & Cloud at KPMG UK.
Alina is a multi award winning specialist in Cloud & Data and has a proven track record across digital and regulatory projects within major clients, including JP Morgan, HSBC, Santander, Aviva and Nationwide.
She is recognised by several industry awards, e.g. TechWomen100; Rising Start (Highly Commended), by Women in Tech Excellence Awards; Top 50 Women in UK Software Power List, by Markers & Google Startups and is also a judge in the upcoming Digital Revolution Awards.
Check out our full video interview on my channel:https://youtu.be/7DgaBp91RTc
In our Q&A, Alina share’s valuable insights on:
🌟 Journey to a Senior Manager in a Corporate: Alina shares her story, from relocating to London 6 years ago, not knowing anyone. To now being recognised as an industry leader. We discuss the highs, the lows and the importance of networking and building long term, effective relationships.
🌟 Mentorship: We discuss the steps you can take to ensure you find a mentor that truly understands your situation, gives ongoing fair feedback, and helps you become better. We dissect how you can understand your mentors feedback, and act upon it to get the best outcome.
🌟 Building Resilience & Determination: Before relocating to London, Alina made 500 job applications and received 497 declines! Alina shares the strategies she put in place to keep going and stay resilient as well as some reassuring and motivating advice for anyone faced with rejection.
🌟 Time Management Techniques: Juggling work, life, mentorship, and hobbies can at times seem like an impossible task. Alina gives insights on how you can take advantage of the Pomodoro Technique and the importance of prioritisation.
🌟 Public Speaking: We explore exercises that you can implement to enhance the diction, breathing and rhetorics of your talks to better engage your audience.
🌟 Free Mentorship Platforms: Cajigo, Like Minded Females & Migrant Workers.
& so much more!
All Q&A’s are available via video/audio on my YouTube Channel. Your support on my channel would mean the world, please be sure to subscribe if you want to join me on my mission to create a diverse, data-driven universe 💫.
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Are you a woman in the technology field too? How has your experience been similar or different? Do you have any questions for women in the technology industry? Would you like to get involved in this initiative? We would love to hear from you, please contact me on LinkedIn.
