Pavle Ninković

How long have you been working for RT IT?

I have been working for RT IT since November 2006.

Examples of work you have done while at RT IT.

My work at RT IT has been varied. My most sizeable project to date was a securitisation project with a large UK Clearing Bank. In this role I provided support to the team throughout all phases of the project from Design through to Implementation. I have also worked on shorter projects within a banking environment including helping to develop the business case for a multi million pound investment and supporting a Strategy department in its work.

I have even had some exposure to a very different industry through my project with a London-based Charity, where my role was to create an online teaching resource.

Aside from client work, there is much work to be done around RT IT itself. This may involve anything from maintaining the company Website (in HTML) to filming workshops, from preparing presentations to helping with recruitment, from market research to IT maintenance.

What is it like working at RT IT?

Working at RT IT is a lot of fun thanks to the variety and intensity of the work. RT IT provides a unique learning environment where you benefit from hands on experience as well as from bespoke tutoring, and are given room to explore and develop your own abilities. The work tends to be pretty demanding but there is always somebody to turn to for advice or support. Being such a small company the comradeship in the team is great and clients also tend to be very helpful and friendly.

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Sahera Abbasi

How long have you been working for RT IT?

I have been working for RT IT since January 2008.

Examples of work you have done while at RT IT.

Since I started I have worked on various projects, including the implementation of a Customer Relationship Management tool at a Major Corporate Bank in the UK. I have also worked on a project for one of the largest software companies in India, where I researched and produced learning materials for their staff. I have also worked on putting together a course for Project Managers and Business Analysts within a UK Corporate Bank. This entailed interviewing people from different areas of the Group and reviewing past and present projects relevant to the topic. The end output was a series of presentations to the target audience which I co-presented.

What is it like working at RT IT?

Working for RT IT can be fun, whilst also challenging. One of my roles within RT IT is to implement Corporate Social Responsibility activities. We have some work in the pipeline with an Education Charity and London Development charity which I very much look forward to implementing. I feel like I am constantly on a learning curve and it is not unusual to be outside the comfort zone.

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Marc Hymanson

How long have you been working for RT IT?

I have been working at RT IT since August 2010.

Examples of work you have done while at RT IT.

My first project has involved working with a major UK Corporate bank on a banking disintegration project.

The experience of the design phase of the project, where decisions are made that will impact on a large number of staff and customers, is offering me exposure that I never expected to gain so early in my career - an opportunity that I relish.

In-between client work, I have been busy with internal RT IT tasks: assuming Marketing and Operations roles, as well as managing our websites. This ensures that there is always plenty of work for me to do and that I juggle several responsibilities at any one time.

What is it like working at RT IT?

I’m learning a lot every day, about everything from banking to website management, whilst at the same time being given freedom to make decisions by myself. I am able to work at a number of different offices around London, meaning I’m often on the move, which I enjoy.

Although the team are not all working together on the same project, everyone is in regular contact, meeting up frequently and always there to offer support whenever needed.

So far, my days have been exciting, varied and extremely enjoyable.

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Leondah Chiramba

How long have you been working for RT IT?

I have been working at RT IT since March 2011.

Examples of work you have done while at RT IT.

Since I started I have been working as a business analyst on a banking disintegration project in a major UK Corporate bank. During the design phase I gained experience in requirements gathering and had the opportunity to see how this feeds through to project implementation. Coupled with my RT IT role as Risk Officer and other internal responsibilities (such as website management), there are always new opportunities to learn and develop.

What is it like working at RT IT?

There’s never a dull moment at RT IT – I am continuously challenged and stimulated by the varied work I do. I also enjoy being able to take full ownership of my work. Still, there is always someone close to hand to offer advice and you can take full advantage of the wealth of knowledge around you. Furthermore, as we are a small company you are able to see the impact of your contributions to the running of the company which is also really rewarding.

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Chris Barbarić

How long did you work for RT IT?

I worked at RT IT for 2 years 11 months.

What are you doing now?

I am working as a Senior Business Analyst for Business Improvement, Global Transaction Services, RBS Group. Currently working on a complex program that will deliver significant income and cost efficiencies to the RBS Group.

What did you gain from working for RT IT?

RT IT provided me with an opportunity to work in a few different working environments whilst developing a range of skills and behaviours. With hindsight, I would choose RT IT again not only for the combination of diverse working experiences and coaching, but also for the freedom to develop in my own way. Overall RT IT is a great place to start a career and embed capabilities for the future.

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Monica Pal

How long did you work for RT IT?

I worked at RT IT for 3 years and 4 months.

What are you doing now?

I am working as a Project Manager for Pcubed (a portfolio, program and enterprise Project Management firm).

What did you gain from working for RT IT?

I gained extensive training in IT Project Management within the financial services which has enabled me to lead projects and engage with a variety of people, including the technically minded and the CEO level. I was fortunate enough to have worked on very interesting high profile projects and with different clients. On the consulting side I picked up some key skills that have certainly played a positive part in my new role.

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Ian Rees

HoHow long did you work for RT IT?

I worked at RT IT for 8 months.

What are you doing now?

I'm working for an internet reporting company helping to implement the reporting system in numerous large financial institutions such as ANZ, Bear Stearns, JPMorgan and Man Group.

What did you gain from working for RT IT?

RT IT gave me a great introduction into the financial industry from an IT/project perspective. I gained valuable experience interacting with company managers and executives whilst experiencing and interacting with other business areas. With excellent support from Robert I gained fantastic experience and everything I learned will hopefully prove to be a spring board to an exciting and varied career.

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Daniel Forsythe

How long have you been working for RT IT?

I worked with RT IT Consulting for 14 months, for most of which I worked with a major UK corporate bank with a couple of months focused on RT IT specific projects.

What are you doing now?

I now work as a business analyst at a leading global investment bank managing small projects to ensure compliance with the bank's regulatory reporting obligations.

What did you gain from working for RT IT?

RT IT gave me knowledge and skills in the financial services sector in a number of different aspects including:

• a broad training in the principles and practices of project management, including a foundation qualification in the most widely recognised UK project management qualification: Prince 2
• an understanding of the structure and operation of banking organisations, and in particular, about the nature of system infrastructures and IT departments within these organisations
• an exposure to the nature of consulting and a consultant's relationship with the client
• As well as getting involved with the main client projects RT IT gave me the opportunity to take the lead on small projects. This hands-on experience was a great way to learn about project management and the business environment and taught me the basic skills that have been vital in the jobs I have subsequently had.

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Dalia El Sayegh

How long did you work for RT IT?

I worked for RT IT Consulting as a Junior Consultant for nearly 2 years (joined in September 2003 and left in May 2005).

What are you doing now?

I'm now working as a Project Manager for the Change Management department of a large UK Clearing Bank.

What did you gain from working for RT IT?

Excellent exposure to a large company and Executives, a great network of contacts, in-depth knowledge of the application design lifecycle and specific knowledge of IT in the financial services sector. An opportunity to learn from and be mentored by a very experienced and knowledgeable Senior Consultant.

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Aurore Melard de Feuardent

How long did you work for RT IT?

Just over 2 years.

What are you doing now?

I am a consultant at a global management and technology consulting company for EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa)

What did you gain from working for RT IT?

RT IT Consulting allowed me to get some extremely valuable experience giving me the possibility to apply to some of the best consulting firms and use the hands on experience I received on a day to day basis in my new job.

Working at RT IT Consulting, you will be given opportunities to work on a large variety of projects and get high client exposure, something not so common for junior positions with other consultancy firms.

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