Greg Galstaun
IT strategic account director - Google
Since graduating in Business from Aston University, Greg Galstaun has spent 30 years working in IT sales and product development. Initially working for small start ups conducting business in the UK, North America, Australasia and China, the last decade has been spent working at some of the leading global IT companies. His current role is at Google Cloud as Head of Strategic Customer Partnerships. This involves working with the largest organisations in Europe as they embark on digital transformation – using data, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to make them more relevant to their customers. This work is at the heart of Chief Executives’ agenda and no longer just an IT driven initiative.
Matthew Sidaway
Software engineer apprentice - Meta
Matt attended Claremont between 2016 and 2022 and is now an apprentice Software Engineer working at Meta. He studied Maths, Physics, and Computer Science at A level. On top of his UCAS application: Matt applied for the 18 month Meta SWE Apprenticeship program and was subsequently employed in early October 2022. You can ask him for information on how to apply for competitive apprenticeships, where to find them, and how they compare to a university education