Listen to a variety of women discussing their careers in the ICT sector (Information, Communication and Technology). They cover the perks and pitfalls of working in an industry where women are largely underrepresented. Get top tips, hear anecdotes and be inspired by the women that have made their ma…
Fiona Dungay graduated from the University of Brighton in 2003 with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design. During the autumn after graduation she assisted Paul Farrington at Studio Tonne before working on various freelance projects including collaborations with Digital Apex and Nothing to See Here. Fiona began working with Cogapp in March 2005 and was promoted to the design team in July 2006. She has worked on a variety of digital and print projects for clients including Culture Online, GSGI, BBC, Brighton University Arts Faculties, Web Usability Partnership and on the Cogapp rebrand.
Fiona Dungay graduated from the University of Brighton in 2003 with a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design. During the autumn after graduation she assisted Paul Farrington at Studio Tonne before working on various freelance projects including collaborations with Digital Apex and Nothing to See Here. Fiona began working with Cogapp in March 2005 and was promoted to the design team in July 2006. She has worked on a variety of digital and print projects for clients including Culture Online, GSGI, BBC, Brighton University Arts Faculties, Web Usability Partnership and on the Cogapp rebrand.
Vicky started her web development company, Chameleon Net, in 1998 with a vision of establishing a new type of company – one that would bridge the gap between web design agencies and IT companies. Prior to starting Chameleon Net she worked for larger IT companies like Alcatel, EDS and iCAT and holds an honours degree in Computer Science from the University of Hertfordshire. Vicky is an avid networker and has won a series of entrepreneur awards. She was voted 'Best Woman in Technology' (small business category) at the 2006 Women in Technology Awards, sponsored by BlackBerry.
Vicky started her web development company, Chameleon Net, in 1998 with a vision of establishing a new type of company – one that would bridge the gap between web design agencies and IT companies. Prior to starting Chameleon Net she worked for larger IT companies like Alcatel, EDS and iCAT and holds an honours degree in Computer Science from the University of Hertfordshire. Vicky is an avid networker and has won a series of entrepreneur awards. She was voted 'Best Woman in Technology' (small business category) at the 2006 Women in Technology Awards, sponsored by BlackBerry.
After completing her philosophy degree, Shirley worked at the University of Sussex Institute of Development Studies. Following this she taught in Barcelona and returned to complete an MSc in Information Systems. With an impressive set of qualifications under her belt, she decided to set up her own business writing databases for office systems and for the web. She also programmes entire websites and has a growing local client base for her endeavors. Part of Shirley’s success as a programmer can be attributed to her interest in languages and teaching, which gives her more than average communication skills for a computer programmer!
After completing her philosophy degree, Shirley worked at the University of Sussex Institute of Development Studies. Following this she taught in Barcelona and returned to complete an MSc in Information Systems. With an impressive set of qualifications under her belt, she decided to set up her own business writing databases for office systems and for the web. She also programmes entire websites and has a growing local client base for her endeavors. Part of Shirley’s success as a programmer can be attributed to her interest in languages and teaching, which gives her more than average communication skills for a computer programmer!
Helen Crawford-White is a graphic designer at Crush Design in Brighton. After graduating from the University of Brighton she came to Crush to work on a range of creative design work from book covers to shop identities, music events and drink promotions. She enjoys the responsibility and challenges that working in a small design company brings. In her opinion the best part about the job is seeing a project from initial ideas through to completion and then seeing it in the public domain.
Helen Crawford-White is a graphic designer at Crush Design in Brighton. After graduating from the University of Brighton she came to Crush to work on a range of creative design work from book covers to shop identities, music events and drink promotions. She enjoys the responsibility and challenges that working in a small design company brings. In her opinion the best part about the job is seeing a project from initial ideas through to completion and then seeing it in the public domain.
Angie Taylor is an animator and digital filmmaker. She works on a freelance basis for production companies and broadcasters such as the BBC and Channel 4, producing animation, motion graphics and visual effects for TV, film and video. Angie also provides expert training and consultancy and regularly tours with Adobe and Apple, giving software demonstrations and seminars on digital filmmaking and animation processes.
Angie Taylor is an animator and digital filmmaker. She works on a freelance basis for production companies and broadcasters such as the BBC and Channel 4, producing animation, motion graphics and visual effects for TV, film and video. Angie also provides expert training and consultancy and regularly tours with Adobe and Apple, giving software demonstrations and seminars on digital filmmaking and animation processes.
Aleks Krotoski is a columnist for The Guardian's Technology section and for Guardian Unlimited. She is currently working towards a PhD in social psychology at the University of Surrey, examining social networks in cyberspace and understanding online social influence. Aleks has written games industry reports covering demographics, age ratings, education and regulation. She also regularly speaks about interpersonal processes in online communities with financial, telecommunications and governmental organisations.
Aleks Krotoski is a columnist for The Guardian's Technology section and for Guardian Unlimited. She is currently working towards a PhD in social psychology at the University of Surrey, examining social networks in cyberspace and understanding online social influence. Aleks has written games industry reports covering demographics, age ratings, education and regulation. She also regularly speaks about interpersonal processes in online communities with financial, telecommunications and governmental organisations.
On completing her Anthropology degree at Edinburgh University in 1998, Antonia worked as a television researcher and producer. During this time she worked on Big Brother and documentary shows for ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky One. Antonia left television in 2003 and took her talents to Lionhead Studios where she worked as associate producer on adventure game, Fable. She then went on to produce Fable: The Lost Chapters on X-box and PC before leaving to set up Infernal Development. In 2005 Antonia joined Kuju London as senior producer and development manager to oversee the early stages of Battalion Wars 2 and another unannounced project on Wii. She left to have a baby in mid 2006 and returned to work in March 2007, joining Team Works Productions.
On completing her Anthropology degree at Edinburgh University in 1998, Antonia worked as a television researcher and producer. During this time she worked on Big Brother and documentary shows for ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky One. Antonia left television in 2003 and took her talents to Lionhead Studios where she worked as associate producer on adventure game, Fable. She then went on to produce Fable: The Lost Chapters on X-box and PC before leaving to set up Infernal Development. In 2005 Antonia joined Kuju London as senior producer and development manager to oversee the early stages of Battalion Wars 2 and another unannounced project on Wii. She left to have a baby in mid 2006 and returned to work in March 2007, joining Team Works Productions.