Over the last few months, I had an opportunity to intern in the Data, Digital and Technology (DDaT) division in UK Export Finance.
If you’d asked me a couple of years ago where I’d end up, I probably would’ve said something firmly within finance. I studied Accounting at university and went straight into corporate tax. It made sense at the time. It was structured, well understood, and a solid place to start building a career.
Over the past three years, UK Export Finance (UKEF) has undergone a significant technology transformation and IT Operations has been at the heart of that. What was once a traditional IT Operations function focused on “keeping the lights on” has evolved into a strategic technology and cyber enabler, delivering value across technology enablement, productivity, value …
Izzy tells us about her experience as an intern in UKEF DDAT
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