Jennifer Worlledge
Manager
Forensic Technology
 

What is your role at A&M?

I am a Manager within our FTECH team where I predominantly work on e-Discovery projects.

What is your favourite part of your job?

I enjoy the variety of projects we have at any one time, and the different clients we get to work with. It is nice to have that change through the day/ week where different projects and clients have varying requests and workflows. 

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. Choose subjects you enjoy and don’t panic too much about the long-term implications of those choices, subjects chosen at school don’t determine your future as much as you think, and you are likely to do better in ones you like. You can look for a career that suits those aspects of your personality, and that you enjoy doing.
2. Maintain hobbies and interests that you love, and go back to ones you have dropped, whenever you feel like it - they are so important for mental health and offer a refreshing break.
3. Not everybody suits a short haircut – You, in particular, may end up looking a lot like Clare Balding!

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Junyi Wang
Analyst
Data and Analytics
 

What is your role at A&M?

My role is all about making friends with data. Manage them, clean them, visualise them to tell the story of the business that is driven from data.

What is your favourite part of your job?

What I like the most is being technical in a business environment and always delivering fact-based output. Data is data and it is always there to support our business findings. Additionally, working in A&M allows me to apply my technical skills in many different sectors and enables me to see how data can be used in various areas to improve business. 

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. Mathematics is super important and learn coding right now! 
2. Do things you want to do and don’t be afraid of failure - you will learn from it and become a better person.
3. Fall in love early and don’t worry about breaking up!!!

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Emma Watt
Associate 
Cyber Risk Services

What is your role at A&M?

Working within the Cyber Risk team at A&M means my role can include many different tasks. I have been on projects where I have performed outside-in analyses which aim to identify a firm’s risk exposure on the internet, all the way to creating complete Cyber Security policy suites for organisations that wish to bolster their security posture.

What is your favourite part of your job?

My favourite part of my job is the problem solving we face every day. We need to look for things that clients may have missed or forgotten in terms of their Cyber posture and guide them on how to correct them - it’s a nice feeling to think we got there before an attacker.  

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. Team sports teach you so many skills which are transferable in the workplace, don’t give up and go to that next training session!
2. Don’t always follow what you think is best for your career, follow what you love, and success will follow.
3. Travel whenever presented the opportunity.

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Spandana Tammineedi
Manager
FTS – DI, Munich

What is your role at A&M?

Manager in the Forensic Technology Services team in Germany, primarily concentrating on Litigation Support, e-Discovery, Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations.

What is your favourite part of your job?

Playing the detective – digging for evidence in the digital artifacts, connecting the dots. I also enjoy client management.

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. Embrace your difference.
2. Don't let anyone say you can't do something.
3. Wear sunscreen religiously.

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Jamila Mboob 
Graduate Analyst  
Cyber Risk Services 

What is your role at A&M?

I am a graduate analyst working in Cyber Risk Services at A&M.  
My role involves providing support on cyber due diligence projects. Recently, I have been delving into Open-Source Intelligence.

What is your favourite part of your job?

My favourite aspect of my job is the constant learning and development I am exposed to. With security vulnerabilities and threats rising exponentially every day, it is a must to keep ahead of the curve. This means there is never a dull day as I am always learning new things and keeping up with trends. Additionally, being a part of the rotational graduate scheme allows for training in a variety of tech fields which I haven’t had the chance to explore thus far such as: forensics, eDiscovery and privacy. 

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. Failure is not always the opposite of success, but a part of it. Although you may face setbacks and difficulties, make sure you learn from them and use them to improve and become the best version of yourself. 
2. It is okay to look a bit different to everyone in your computer science class. You will hopefully be an inspiration to other girls pursuing tech, the same way those in the year above were to you. 
3. Stop complaining about waking up way too early for school (as it only gets worse!). 

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Mercedes Bernal
Senior Director
DI - FTS

What is your role at A&M?

I am a Senior Director leading the Forensic Technology Services practice in Spain and assisting clients in matters relating to Digital Forensics, e-Discovery and Data Analytics.

What is your favourite part of your job?

I love thinking out of the box and I think there is nothing more rewarding than solving a new problem… That’s why I love my job at Forensic Technology! Every project is a new challenge and we are constantly learning!

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. Be yourself, not everyone will like you.
2. Listen more to your parents, they want the best for you!
3. Don’t wear all the latest fashion trends, you’ll regret it!

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Richa Bhuttar
Senior Manager
Cyber Security

What is your role at A&M?

I work within the Cyber Security team that helps clients understand their Cyber Security maturity posture, manage risks and ultimately build value within their business.

What is your favourite part of your job?

The dynamic threat landscape, continuously evolving technologies (security defence and attack), and the variety of people I interact with every single day!

I have a passion for data and technology and seeing it ‘work’ for the business. My role places me in the middle of people and technology, and seeing how the two can best interact to secure and grow a business. 

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. You won’t know unless you try, Give it a Go!
2. Do what YOU love and because YOU want to, not because someone told you to.
3. Hanging from a pole every day doesn’t stretch you out and make you taller! (still keeping hopes of a slam dunk alive!).

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Barbara Tomai
Senior Manager
Data Analytics

What is your role at A&M?

As part of the Data Analytics team, I help clients leverage their data in order to solve complex business challenges and make data-driven decisions.

What is your favourite part of your job?

I enjoy working on a diverse range of projects, learning about different industries and aspects of each organisation. And of course, the colleagues and friendships I make along the way.

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. A calm sea never made a skilled sailor.
2. If you don’t ask, you don’t get.
3. Get yourself some Bitcoin!

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Sharanya Mathanarajan
Senior Manager
Data Analytics

What is your role at A&M?

I am part of our Data Analytics team in London, and have been with A&M for 2.5 years. I work closely with people from all divisions in the business, taking the lead on data workstreams for projects ranging from workforce analytics, customer retention, product profitability and data visualisation. 

What is your favourite part of your job?

I love the diverse and interesting projects I get to work on, which give me an understanding of issues facing a range of industries and countries. Specialising in data analytics means you are not limited to one focus area, but can use your expertise to solve a variety of business problems. You also get to meet a lot of interesting people along the way!

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. Figure out what you love doing and follow your passion, even if you don’t know where it will lead you.
2. Be open to new experiences, ideas and people that challenge your perspective of the world. The non-technical interests I have helped shape me into a better data analytics professional, as you learn to see the bigger picture!
3. There’s no set path for how to live your life, so ignore society’s expectations and choose what works for you.

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Samita Patel
Director
Privacy, Disputes & Investigations

What is your role at A&M?

I’m a Director within A&M’s Privacy & Data Compliance practice. I help companies to understand the complexities of international privacy laws, and support them in finding ways to run their businesses and innovate while maintaining trust and complying with complex privacy rules. 

What is your favourite part of your job?

The challenge and the people. International privacy laws and technology are everchanging which means I continually need to stay up-to-date with current trends and adapt my work and advice in light of new developments. I’m also fortunate to work alongside exceptional colleagues and clients who continue to keep me on my toes!

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. Go the extra mile. It’s worth it.
2. You’re never too young to build your network. Start with friends and family and people that they know, and don’t be afraid to ask for advice or help with your professional career decisions.
3. Stick with your piano lessons! 

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Dubhe Sarmiento
Analyst
Privacy, Disputes & Investigations

What is your role at A&M?

I’m an Analyst with A&M’s Disputes and Investigations practice, specialising in privacy and data protection. Currently, I’m supporting the privacy team of a technology client with providing day-to-day advice to different business units covering various aspects of privacy.

What is your favourite part of your job?

As the technology world evolves every day, so does the use of personal data so no day is the same in privacy. I love facing the challenge of protecting personal data and compliance in a complex, global and fast-moving environment. 

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. There is nothing you cannot achieve with discipline, perseverance, and hard work.
2. Never be afraid to change your path to achieve your goals and dreams. 
3. Never underestimate the power of the sun, particularly if it is your first day of trekking. 

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Nicole Chee
Senior Manager
Disputes & Investigations

What is your role at A&M?

I am a Senior Manager at A&M specialising in privacy and data protection. As part of my day-to-day job, I work to ensure that companies use our personal data in an ethical and lawful manner, and that our privacy rights are respected.

What is your favourite part of your job?

As part of my job, I’ve had the pleasure of working across many different sectors including banking and finance, healthcare and technology and understand how each company uses personal data. I learn something new every day!

What 3 things would you tell your 15-year-old self? 

1. Don’t be afraid to fight for what you want. You might stumble and fall along the way, but the road there is well worth the journey.
2. Gain a different perspective by travelling and meeting new people. You will meet some amazing people along the way who will inspire you and be there when you need the extra support.
3. You will never lose your passion for books and your love for pets, so try something new!