Case Studies

Case Studies

Kathryn Myhill

Portfolio Manager, University of York


Kathryn Myhill, Portfolio Manager at the University of York, talks to us about her job in IT. Watch the interview or read the transcript below. Find your next job in IT here This interview was conducted before the Coronavirus Pandemic. Working arrangements on university campuses may have changed due to social distancing measures.

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Abdullah Al-Mamoon

Senior Analyst Developer, UCL


Please tell me about your role at the university. The main part of my role is to improve the student experience at university. I work with the support staff to make changes in the systems used by staff and students. I work on new developments that help students with their everyday activities and help staff

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Ryan Powell

Operations and Response Centre Manager, University of Derby


Ryan Powell, Operations and Response Centre Manager at the University of Derby, talks to us about his job in IT. Watch the interview or read the transcript below. Find your next job in IT here This interview was conducted before the Coronavirus Pandemic. Working arrangements on university campuses may have changed due to social distancing

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Helen Parker

IT Support Specialist, University of York


Please tell me about your role at the university I am an IT Support specialist at the University of York. Usually we are based at the helpdesk in the library, but at the moment due to the current pandemic I am remote working from the dining room of my home. We are first line IT

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Mike McConnell

Applications Operations Manager, University of Aberdeen


What is your career background? I’ve almost always worked in higher education – initially as a researcher, then as a learning technologist, before moving to Web and Corporate Systems, where I work today. What initially attracted you to your job? I spent six years in higher education as an undergraduate and postgraduate. Following graduation, I

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Lloyd Naylor, UCL, IT


I would say jump into HE as soon as you can. If you have any feeling towards understanding the good that you can do for society, you’ll find it in HE. Lloyd Naylor, UCL, IT Find a job

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