Who We Are

The Talent Academy is a way for you to offer value to the business and our clients by presenting new ideas and interacting with our network of experienced practitioners to make things happen.

This is not a scheme where you have to tick pre-determined boxes to progress – this is an opportunity to work with a range of people from your Talent Academy peers to experienced practitioners and founders.

We are practical and professional

We want creativity! If you see an opportunity for change, take it!

We are honest and face things head on

Why the Talent Academy?

We know that there are bright, capable people with diverse skill sets out there who can bring fresh perspectives to help solve the IT problems of today – they just need the opportunity to show it.

We provide you opportunities to:

Get involved with different practices and projects depending on your interests

Complete training and industry standard certifications.

Work with experienced members of our team and learn from them.

Our Values

PROFESSIONALISM

Focus & Contribute.

Integrity in all we do.

ATTITUDE

Have a thirst for knowledge and work on continuous self- improvement.

It’s OK not to know, but not OK not to ask

DELIVERY EXCELLENCE

Demonstrate value everyday- take the work seriously, but not yourself.

CLIENT MINDED

Challenge ourselves to do the right thing for the client- “we” not “I” or “you” attitude.

Our Talent

Rosie Karakusevic Resourcing Administrator

Internal

I work with the operations team to resource our projects.

BA History, UCL

Fun Fact: I took part in an army competition.

Dom Parker Technical Analyst

Internal

I work with the operations team to manage and maintain the IT systems we use to run the business.

BSc Mathematics, University of Exeter.

Fun Fact: I’ve taught maths to the children of a royal family.

Meghna Shah Service Desk Analyst

Service

I work with external clients to improve knowledge and service processes.

BSc Mathematics, Coventry University

Fun Fact: I know too much Harry Potter trivia.

Blessing Taiwo Knowledge Analyst

Service

Currently working with clients to improve their knowledge and process management.

BSc Nutrition – Masters Public Health, Kings College

Fun Fact: I competed in a cheerleading competition while at university.

Matthew Dowley Service Desk Analyst

Service

I work with clients to improve their processes so they can become more efficient.

BA International Business with Spanish, Sheffield Hallam

Fun Fact: I lived in Spain for 1.5 yrs.

Hollie Dittmer Finance Analyst

Internal

I work with the operations team to manage company finances and client projects.

BSc Biological Sciences, University Of Leeds

Fun Fact: I have climbed the three highest mountains in the UK in 24 hrs.

Callum Parker Sales Analyst

Internal

I work alongside those involved with sales opportunities and the consultants that deliver them to streamline the sales process.

BA International Business and China Studies, University of Liverpool

Fun Fact: I lived in China for a year.

Lucy Roper Graphic Designer

Internal

I create visual and brand collateral for CloudStratex and the Talent Academy. I also create graphics and implement new designs for digital platforms.

BFA - M.A Design & Visual communication

Fun Fact: I'm half British and half Taiwanese, but was brought up in New Zealand

Anna Hyland Service Management Analyst

Service

I work with the Service Management team to streamline processes

BA Politics and International Relations

Fun Fact: I abseiled off the most bombed hotel in the world

Irene Kim Service Management Analyst

Service

Working on the LSEG Data Verification Project

BSc Economic History, LSE

Big foodie and love to cook!