Idaresit Udoh

Since Idaresit Udoh graduated from Kent in 2020 she has been building a career within the technology side of the finance industry. She is currently a Developer at Barclays – a role which aims to detect and prevent transaction fraud.

Tell us about your career path since graduation.

Since graduating from Kent, I have been working within the technology side of the finance industry. I am currently a Developer at Barclays.

What does a typical work day look like for you?

As a Developer at Barclays, a typical day will see me working on building applications which help with the detection of transaction fraud.

Can you share a professional highlight from your career so far?

A professional highlight in my role is that the work that I do day to day is having positive impact on people’s lives by preventing them from being victims of fraud.

How did your time at Kent help you achieve your current career?

During my time at Kent I gained knowledge on coding. It was particularly beneficial learning how to apply this skill to real work scenarios.

What advice would you give to our current/prospective students who are looking to get into the same line of work?

I would advise current students who are looking to break into the tech sector to get as much industry experience as possible whilst still at university. Internships and placements will be incredibly helpful when you are applying for jobs after graduation.

Do you have a favourite memory from your time at Kent?

My favourite memory from my time at Kent is having dinner in Rutherford College with my friends and working together with my course mates in the Jennison engineering building.

Is there anything you would do differently if you could repeat your time at Kent?

I think if I were to do anything differently, I would get involved with more extra-curricular activities.

Are you still in touch with other Kent alumni or academics?

Yes, I am.

What are your future ambitions?

My future ambitions to create innovations within the technology space.