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House of CommonsAI and DSIT Advisor to Victoria Collins MP
Jan. 2025London Area, United KingdomAdvising Victoria Collins MP, DSIT spokesperson, on strategic policy initiatives for AI, innovation, and technology, with a focus on shaping responsible, safe, and inclusive digital policy. - Supporting policy development and parliamentary advocacy for responsible AI regulation, including the UK's approach to AI safety and ethics.
- Engaging with legislative processes around the Online Safety Act and the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill to enhance internet safety and digital rights.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across tech, policy, and civil society to promote innovation, growth, and responsible technology use in the UK tech ecosystem.
SectionProfessor: AI for Writing
Oct. 2024London Area, United KingdomLeading workshops on integrating AI into creative and professional writing workflows, with a 9.4/10 recommendation score.
Bright Little LabsFounder & CEO
Jul. 2015London Area, United KingdomLeading Warner Bros Discovery-backed studio making AI and STEM accessible through stories. Raised Series A funding, driving creative development and commercial strategy. Key achievements:
- Global reach with users in 50+ countries; secured major partnerships including Walker Books (3-book deal) and Warner Bros Discovery (strategic investment)
- Leading creative strategy and authoring award-winning Agent Asha series, shortlisted for Royal Society Young People's Book Prize and featured in England's national Summer Reading Challenge
- Building and managing cross-functional teams across tech and creative; overseeing multi-million pound budget and board/shareholder relationships
- Named Creative Industries Entrepreneur of the Year, London Tech Week Changemaker, regular on Computer Weekly's Most Influential Women in UK IT list
Code ClubGeneral Manager
Jan. 2014 - Apr. 2015London Area, United KingdomSpearheaded transformation of UK primary computing education in collaboration with Department for Education and Google. Designed and scaled national teacher training program. Key achievements:
- Secured and managed £190k government/industry partnership funding
- Developed and implemented nationwide computing curriculum training
- Created scalable framework for teacher training and Code Club rollout, laying foundation for organisation's future growth and acquisition
SamKnows LimitedChief Strategic Officer
Sep. 2011 - Dec. 2013London, United KingdomLed strategic growth at international internet measurement company, managing complex regulatory projects and aligning stakeholders across major tech companies, telecom providers and government bodies. Key achievements: - Rapid progression from Associate to Chief Strategy Officer in under two years
- Drove expansion from a 5-person UK startup to operations and clients across 30+ countries, including key markets in the USA, Singapore, Brazil, and the EU
- Point person for high-profile clients including Google, AT&T, Verizon and global regulators
- Part of four-person executive team growing revenue from £500k to £5m in two years, contributing to company's later acquisition by Cisco
BetgeniusBoard Secretary & HR Manager
Apr. 2010 - Apr. 2011London, United KingdomManaged legal, HR, and office management for a rapidly growing sports data company. Supported the company's expansion from 15 to 100 employees within two years, and transitioned the role into a full-time HR Manager, Office Manager, and Legal Assistant.
Herbert Smith FreehillsParalegal
Jul. 2008 - Apr. 2010London, United KingdomParalegal at a prestigious Silver Circle law firm, awarded the international Jeremy Plank Award for exceptional contributions.
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