Former Chemical Biologist and current Data Assurance Manager, Nicola Vinson, on how STEM studies can set an unexpected career trajectory.
Charting a New Path: Nicola Vinson’s Journey in Data Assurance
Explore how former Chemical Biologist, Nicola Vinson, transitioned to a career as a Data Assurance Manager, highlighting how STEM studies can lead to unexpected and exciting career paths.
Growing up Nicola Vinson had her sights set on becoming a Volcanologist, and whilst she thinks that’d still be a “pretty epic job” when it came time to go to uni she selected a course in Chemical Biology. After she took the “obvious next step” of pursuing work experience in the field of research, she realised it wasn’t the area she wanted to forge her career in after all.
“I did a year industry experience in Singapore with GlaxoSmithKline, where I was involved in early stage drug discovery for neurodegenerative disease… I decided I didn’t want to go into research, and started looking at alternative career paths.”
Leveraging her science degree and passion for learning, Nicola made the leap into the innovative world of data and has never looked back! She took on multiple data driven roles within the tech industry, before joining us as a Manager in Data Assurance. But, what exactly is a ‘data driven’ role? And, where do they fit in with a Professional Services firm?
Data roles can encompass anything from “supporting audits through analytical production apps”, to “working with the Payroll Consulting team to create tools that assist companies in ensuring their employees are paid correctly”, and beyond.
Bringing the work to life is a team of people who hold a unique flare for harnessing advanced analytics and data to solve complex problems for both our clients and broader society. It’s this passion to make “a positive impact” combined with logical problem solving, says Nicola, that makes for a valued member of their team.