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Hi, I’m Jessica. Welcome to my page! 

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I grew up in Wales where modesty was deeply ingrained in the culture, female role models were virtually non-existent, and platforms like LinkedIn or online learning didn’t exist. Even as one of only three girls in a class of thirty and top of my class in IT at A Levels, I vividly remember a careers advisor telling me, “Girls don’t really do IT.” Because of that, I didn’t believe in myself or feel good enough to study computer science at the time. Instead, I went on to study social sciences.​​

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University was tough. I nearly lost my way and almost dropped out, feeling completely stuck. But while working a part-time job at Starbucks, a chance encounter with some of the Apple team led me to land a job there, and that moment completely changed my life. Apple's 'credo' was all about 'Enriching lives through technology' and it sparked my passion back into the tech world.

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Quite a few years on.. I’ve fully pivoted Industries and I've worked for some incredible Tech companies like Capgemini, Dyson, Amazon, and now the BBC, building a career I’m proud of across technical, non-technical, and leadership roles. 

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I created this blog to share my journey, the lessons I’ve learned, and the honest ups and downs, hoping to be the kind of role model I never had. I want to show that no matter where you come from, you can carve your own path, thrive, and help others rise too.

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All the thoughts and views here are entirely my own.

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