Alison Brown
About Alison Brown
Alison Brown is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in the financial and media sectors. She has held positions at First Derivatives, Morgan Stanley, Deutsche Bank, and BBC, and holds a BSc in Computer Science from Cardiff University.
Work at First Derivatives
Alison Brown has been employed at First Derivatives as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, she contributes to software development projects, applying her extensive experience in the financial services sector. Her tenure at First Derivatives spans three years, during which she has been involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
In addition to her role at First Derivatives, Alison Brown has worked at Morgan Stanley as a Senior Consultant since 2021. Her responsibilities include providing expert advice and technical solutions within the organization. This position complements her extensive background in software engineering and consulting.
Career Background in Financial Services
Alison Brown has a significant career in the financial services industry, having worked at Deutsche Bank in two separate roles as a Developer from 2013 to 2015 and again from 2015 to 2020. Her work at Deutsche Bank involved developing software solutions to meet the needs of the bank's operations in London, United Kingdom. This experience has contributed to her expertise in software development within high-stakes environments.
Education and Expertise
Alison Brown studied Computer Science at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, where she earned a 1st BSc (Hons) degree from 2001 to 2004. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles across different organizations.
Early Career Development
Alison Brown began her career in software development as a Java Developer at Network Rail from 2005 to 2008. She also worked at AND (Associated Northcliffe Digital) as a Java Developer from 2009 to 2011. Her early roles laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in the financial sector, showcasing her skills in software testing and development.