I have three years of work experience in a fast-paced start up environment at an options and futures brokerage (split between sales and data analysis / back end software development in Python). I studied Physics at undergraduate followed by Financial Technology at masters. Before that, I was an international athlete in flatwater kayaking. My career path so far has been fuelled by a competitive drive that has stayed with me since I retired from sport. My father had introduced me to kayaking, but more recently has been deeply involved with humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Although I feel that I can't take on the responsibilities that he has, I am very keen to get involved with any charity or cause that might benefit from my background and skills.