Fiona Ironside
About Fiona Ironside
Fiona Ironside is a Product Manager at Turnitin, where she has worked since 2022. She has a background in product analysis and language education, with experience at Turnitin and Durham University.
Current Role as Product Manager at Turnitin
Fiona Ironside currently holds the position of Product Manager at Turnitin, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she leads a team dedicated to enhancing user experiences by collaborating with integrated partners. Her focus is on understanding complex workflows to identify opportunities for product innovation. This position builds on her extensive experience within the company, where she has worked in various product-related roles.
Previous Experience at Turnitin
Fiona Ironside has a comprehensive background at Turnitin, having worked in multiple capacities. She served as a Technical Product Specialist Tier 2 from 2018 to 2020, followed by a role as Associate Product Analyst from 2020 to 2021. She then transitioned to the position of Product Analyst (Strategy) from 2021 to 2022. Her tenure at Turnitin has provided her with a deep understanding of product management and analysis.
Educational Background
Fiona Ironside has a strong educational foundation in languages and business. She studied at Durham University, where she earned a PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages, focusing on French and Spanish. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Business from Nottingham Business School at Nottingham Trent University and KEDGE Business School. She completed her International Baccalaureate at Newcastle College.
Teaching and Language Experience
Before her career in product management, Fiona Ironside worked in various teaching roles. She was a French Language Teacher at Durham University from 2017 to 2018 and a Language Teaching Specialist at Vision for Education from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Language Tutor at Lingotot in 2017. These experiences contributed to her language proficiency and teaching expertise.
Community Engagement and Interests
Fiona Ironside is actively engaged in community initiatives, particularly in organic hydroponic fruit and vegetable growing to address food scarcity issues. She also maintains her language skills by watching French and Spanish language films. Her interests reflect her commitment to both personal development and community welfare.