Laura Mc Keown
About Laura Mc Keown
Laura McKeown is a Trading Technologist at FD Technologies in Newry, Northern Ireland, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in business information technology from Queen's University Belfast and has held various roles in customer service, accounts receivable, and HR and recruitment.
Current Role at FD Technologies
Laura Mc Keown currently serves as a Trading Technologist at FD Technologies, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is involved in the design, development, implementation, and support of mission-critical data and trading systems. Her work primarily focuses on collaborating with major financial institutions and leading trading technology vendors, including Calypso and Murex. This position is based in Newry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
Previous Experience at CareyGlass
Before joining FD Technologies, Laura Mc Keown worked at CareyGlass in various roles. She began as a Customer Service Sales Representative from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on customer interactions and sales support. Following this role, she transitioned to Accounts Receivable from 2020 to 2021, managing financial transactions and client accounts. Each position lasted for one year.
Experience at First Derivatives
Laura Mc Keown gained valuable experience at First Derivatives, where she worked in HR and Recruitment from 2017 to 2018. This role provided her with insights into the recruitment process and human resources management within a technology-driven environment. Her tenure at First Derivatives lasted for one year.
Education in Business Information Technology
Laura Mc Keown studied at Queen's University Belfast, where she earned a degree in Business Information Technology. She completed her studies from 2015 to 2019, achieving a 2:1 classification. During her time at the university, she gained experience in coding and testing, particularly in software development and Microsoft applications. Her final year project involved developing an application for an Android device, aimed at addressing a specific problem on a website.