25 years in tech: Fidelity VP Carol Twomey on navigating a constantly evolving industry
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Carol Twomey, vice-president of software engineering at Fidelity Investments Ireland, reflects on her 25-year career in the tech industry. She discusses her journey from a systems associate programmer in Boston and Rhode Island to a leadership role, highlighting the constant transformation of technology, the importance of building strong technical foundations, and the opportunities for growth and travel that drew her to the field.
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I was drawn in by the opportunity to travel, work across different locations and develop a strong technical foundation.
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