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Many Faces of Computing and Mathematics
Explore our Computing and Mathematics community
From a data analyst to a private banker, a lecturer to an agile software quality analyst, meet our Many Faces of Computing and Mathematics.
We are celebrating the achievements of talented people in the field, some of whom are alumni from Manchester Met.
Dive into the details of their individual stories - how they started their careers, what makes them tick, and what diversity means to them.
Many Faces of Computing and Mathematics
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After university, I decided to further develop my skills before getting a job. So I joined the Talent Academy at IN4.0 for a 12-week course. This course helped me to develop my cloud engineering, programming and entrepreneurship skills.
Andreas Lavendi
BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics, Data Analyst, Acasta Europe
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There are so many extra opportunities at University to broaden your mind and your chances of success. Grab them with both hands.
Caroline Thom
BSc (Hons) Computing alumni, Agile Quality Analyst, CDL Software
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Don’t worry if you don’t know what area of Computing you want to work in, or if you change your mind. I am proof that you can change careers, so don’t feel trapped in what you are doing.
Dr Annabel Latham
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Engage with your subject, your course, and your peers. Actively participate in your own learning and enjoy the experience of doing so.
Dr Antony Bukowski
Senior Lecturer in Computer Animation and Visual Effects, Manchester Metropolitan University
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My time on the degree apprenticeship has taken a young, inexperienced and nervous individual and transformed me into a well organised, technical and confident engineer who is ready to step into an engineering role and deliver high quality work.
James Grainger
Digital and Technology Solutions Masters Degree Apprentice, Lloyds Banking Group
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Doing a Mathematics degree at Manchester Met was one of the best choices in my life. Learning programming during my course really helped my career progression in the finance industry.
Kamen Heung
BSc (Hon) Mathematics, Private Banker, Credit Suisse
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Never stop researching. Computer Science is an ever-growing field and you should continue to read, study and research beyond your degree. Always keep up to date with the advances and changes in your field and most of all enjoy what you do.
Naomi Adel
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant and PhD student, Manchester Metropolitan University
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I'd advise students to practise their coding, and then practise more. Understand the ethical implications of work you do that involves data, especially artificial intelligence. Get yourself a mentor. Learn from both achievements and failures. Don’t be a label – you are an individual and we are all different.
Keeley Crockett
Professor in Computational Intelligence, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Keep your hustle for self-improvement and always look for opportunities. Your time at Manchester Met is ideal for gaining knowledge and skills, so make the most of it.
Rahma Jawad
Foundation Year Programme Support Tutor, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Don’t neglect ‘soft skills’. It’s no use to be fantastic technically if you can’t communicate effectively with your colleagues or clients.
Richard Tomsett
Alumni, Newcastle University, Research Scientist, IBM Europe