Careers in Data, Tech and Digital Innovation

In this session, you'll have the chance to meet alumni working in the fields of data, tech and digital innovation. You can ask the alumni about their day-to-day job, how they got into their role, and for any other career-related advice or tips they’ve picked up from their career journey so far.

This event will be particularly useful if you are:

• thinking about the realities of a career in this area or a related sector
• curious about the sort of work and responsibilities jobs in this area can entail
• interested in finding out how utilising the experience of studying at LSE can be used to get ahead in this area
• keen to build your connections

Meet the Speakers:

Rob Willoughby (LinkedIn). Rob was part of the General Course in 2013-14 and is currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at Google DeepMind.

Darcy Gleeson (LinkedIn).  Darcy Gleeson is an Irish-American originally from Louisville, Kentucky with 5+ years of experience in consulting and product management, specialising in enterprise digital health and wellness. After attending LSE's General Course in 2018-19, she graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in International Relations and Global Business. After 4 years at IBM in London as a Managing Consultant, she recently moved to Holland & Barrett to support the 150+ year old retailer's digital transformation. As a Senior Product Manager in the Business & Science team, she focuses on data-driven strategic planning and development of consumer-facing digital wellness solutions. Outside of work, Darcy volunteers as a Primary School Governor, and mentors students and early professionals. She was shortlisted for the WeAreTheCity Women in Tech Digital Rising Star of the Year 2023 for her mentorship and achievements.

You may like to read LSE Careers' list of information interview questions for ideas of what you can ask the alumni.