Olivia Stannah
About Olivia Stannah
Olivia Stannah serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Tuza, where she has been instrumental in shaping the company's technology strategy since 2023. She has a diverse background in technology and finance, having previously held positions at UBS, FilmChain, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Current Role at Tuza
Olivia Stannah serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Tuza, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she has been instrumental in shaping the technology strategy to enhance payment solutions specifically designed for small and medium-sized businesses. Her contributions include the development of innovative payment comparison tools aimed at optimizing business payment processes. Additionally, she played a key role in transitioning Tuza from its former identity as Statement to its current focus on payment provider comparison.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Tuza, Olivia Stannah worked at UBS as a Fixed Income Analyst for one year in London from 2016 to 2017. She also gained experience as a Sales and Trading Summer Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for two months in 2017. Her background in financial services provided her with a solid foundation in analytical skills and market understanding, which she applies in her current technology-focused role.
Engineering and Development Background
Olivia's engineering career includes significant roles at FilmChain, where she worked as a Lead Engineer from 2021 to 2022 and as a Full Stack Developer from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Software Engineer at Citymapper in 2022. These positions allowed her to develop a diverse skill set in software development and engineering, contributing to her expertise in technology strategy at Tuza.
Educational Qualifications
Olivia Stannah has a strong educational background. She studied at the University of Bristol, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from 2014 to 2018. She then attended Imperial College London, achieving a Master of Science in Computing Science from 2018 to 2019. Earlier, she completed her secondary education at South Wilts Grammar School and Wellington College, laying the groundwork for her future academic and professional pursuits.
Entrepreneurial Involvement
Since 2022, Olivia has been involved with Entrepreneur First as a Founder-in-residence. This role allows her to engage with emerging startups and contribute her expertise in technology and business strategy. Her involvement in this entrepreneurial environment complements her work at Tuza and reflects her commitment to innovation and technology development.