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Meet Ryan, Senior Consultant in Technology & Transformation

Ryan talks us through his career in Tech & Transformation in Canberra, starting in our Graduate program and now working as a Senior Consultant in Engineering, AI & Data.

Hi Ryan, tell us about your role at Deloitte and what it involves?

I’m a Senior Consultant in the Engineering team, working with Federal Government & Defence clients in the Cloud Engineering space. I’ve been a part of engagements where I was able to help clients migrate large ICT environments from on-premises to Cloud, and been a part of large-scale modernisation efforts to help future proof organisations.

I’ve been at Deloitte for just over two years now, recently being promoted into my current role in July.

What drew you to the firm?

I wanted to join Deloitte because I’d heard that the work culture was second to none, and there was an excellent Graduate program that allowed individuals to learn from the best in the business. I came across the Vacationer program, and it quickly became clear to me that I wanted to come back to Deloitte as a Graduate. I haven’t looked back!

Could you tell us about a career highlighted?

A career highlight for me was planning and running a workshop for one of our Federal Government clients quite early on in my career. This was encouraged by my coach as she saw the potential I displayed early on, and the opportunity provided to give me a great challenge. I received excellent feedback from both the client and my project teamshowed.

It showed how great Deloitte is at supporting its team no matter how big the challenge, and that there are constant opportunities for growth and development.

Speaking of growth, how does Deloitte help you develop your career?

Deloitte has a great structure for employees where everyone is assigned a ‘career coach’ who provides you guidance and support, answering questions and helping you achieve your career goals. One aspect I’ve found fantastic is that steering your career is something that's encouraged, so if you want to achieve certain professional goals like promotions, you are encouraged to go for it and given the appropriate advice.

What does hybrid or flexible working look like for you, and what makes you stay?

I work three days in the office and two remotely. I’ve found the remote days allow me to not worry about time spent commuting and more time thinking about how to solve the challenges our clients give us. This also allows me to take advantage of DeloitteFlex, where I can do personal activities during my breaks, then come back and apply better energy to my work.

What makes me stay is the positive work culture that our team has. We have team events as well as firm wide events that are a lot of fun and allow us to take a break and keep our spirits high. I also enjoy the variety of projects I've been part of - most days are different, so it helps keep things interesting.

Why do you believe Deloitte is an excellent fit for people considering a career move?

We are lucky to have the opportunity to be able to work with some amazing clients and be able to solve some very interesting problems. Alongside this, Deloitte is known for its exceptional work culture and perks that come along with it.

What makes me stay is the positive work culture that our team has. 

How has Deloitte helped you progress your career with learning opportunities?

Deloitte has great partnerships with some of our Cloud Providers in Industry, allowing us to take advantage of their learning pathways such as formal training and certifications. I’ve been fortunate enough to participate in and act as the Canberra Geographic Lead for our internal AWS Capability, which has allowed me to both complete certifications, and help organise internal meetings that discuss potential opportunities.

Looking ahead, what are you most looking forward to?

I’m looking forward to continuing my journey of professional development, learning more about what makes our Firm tick, and eventually helping support more junior team members as they join the Firm, giving them the same mentorship that was provided to me when I started.

Interested to learn more?

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