Using computational and experimental approaches, my research at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology focussed on developing a statistical analytic framework to quantify the impact of sets of genetic information on gene expression via the secondary analysis of integrated experimental and bioinformatics data. In other words, my research aimed at better understanding how cells exert control over the expression of their own genes. I have recently taken a position at Monitor Deloitte where I work at the interface between strategy consulting and big data analytics, which allows me to witness and contribute to the digital transition of various businesses and public sector organisations towards data-based decision making.