Why We Must Use Tech For Good, Now More Than Ever

May 5, 2020 6 min read

COVID-19 has materially changed the way the world works. For the time being at least. The impact of the virus has been felt across the world, with many countries enforcing stringent lockdowns to help ‘flatten the curve’ and improve the chances of ‘beating’ the virus. We have fundamentally been rocked to our core. But all is not lost. Technology is here to save us! Well, is that strictly true? I’m a technologist at heart (specialising in how we can use data to improve decision making) but very aware, I have only a fraction of the knowledge needed to really do…...

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Brendan Ellis As the Head of Data at specialist lender Shawbrook Bank, Brendan leads the data vision & strategy across the business. Focusing on driving a data-enabled organisation, Brendan is passionate about delivering value to clients through data & innovation. Having previously established the International Analytics function at NBCUniversal and been responsible for Business Intelligence at Turner & Townsend, Brendan knows the power behind data. Brendan is a seasoned speaker, writer and podcast guest focusing on strategy & culture. He is a big believer in the challenging the status quo but in and out of work having completed endurance challenges (IRONMAN & Ride Across Britain) & established high performing cultures. Brendan is fascinated in digital transformation and how technology will continue to change the world.

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