Speakers
Host: Tilly Allen, Accounts Director at Cambridge Spark
Gary Knight is a maintenance and reliability professional with over 30 years of experience. His main area of expertise lies in helping organisations optimise performance and cost through optimal asset management practices. The ability to do this relies on good quality data, hence Gary’s desire to upskill in the field of Advanced Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence.
What does apprenticeship mean to Gary? 'Apprenticeships offer the ability to gain recognised qualifications alongside developing real-world experience.'
Victoria Atata - is an Account Executive Apprentice at Microsoft. She helps healthcare customers navigate their digital transformation journey. Her role involves using data analytics and AI to uncover insights that drive strategic decisions and lead to sales opportunities for Microsoft. Victoria is dedicated to continuous learning and professional growth through her apprenticeship, as she believes they are vital for building new skills and advancing careers.
What does apprenticeship mean to Victoria? 'Apprenticeships are a leveller'
James Barrows is a Business Analyst at Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks and he is based within a team that oversees the maintenance and inspection of the electricity network. His responsibilities are quite varied as there's a lot more to it than just the Electricity network itself, although predominantly he is tasked with efficiency-related tasks to streamline our processes and help spot inefficiencies across the business unit.
What does apprenticeship mean to James? 'Dedication'
