Alison has over 30 years' experience working in technology, starting out as System Officer in Leeds Business School, through small business & technology startups to leading global teams delivering Enterprise-grade systems in Allstate. Throughout her career she has led in many roles including database administration, systems design, software engineering, edge computing and web (SAAS) application development with a particular focus on financials. She has been a PMP-accredited Program Manager for a time and has gravitated towards Digital Product Management in recent years.
Throughout her career she has continuously engaged customers and critical stakeholders, with curiosity and passion to find quicker, better ways to solve problems and provide flexible solutions that customers love.
Alison has been with Allstate for 12 years and has worked across various programs, naturally landing in Billing & Payments, where she leads the Product Strategy for technology that processes over $40bn annually. She has led in the transformation from traditional insurance to a 21st century protection business, where customers can pay for the products they want with ease, clarity & choice.
Alison graduated from the University of Leeds in 1992 with a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Data Processing. As a lifelong learner, she has continued over the years, including a self-directed PG Diploma through the Open University. She is a passionate advocate for Women in Technology, in Allstate Globally and locally here in Northern Ireland. She is proud of the many women whose careers have thrived with the support of these networks.
Alison lives in Derry and spends lots of in Donegal with family and friends. She has retained her love of music (indie, electronic, dance) and regularly makes time to go to gigs in Belfast, Dublin and beyond.
