Anastasia Shteyn is an experienced programme manager at The Alan Turing Institute since November 2018, overseeing multiple initiatives in data science and AI, including the BridgeAI project funded by Innovate UK. Prior to this role, Anastasia undertook a secondment as a researcher at the Open Data Institute, focusing on Privacy Enhancing Technologies and Federated Learning. With a background as a strategy consultant at Accenture and a consultant at cibsys, Anastasia has extensive experience in client relations and operational improvements. Earlier career highlights include serving as a research analyst at Info-Tech Research Group, where publications and methodologies for technology practitioners were developed. Anastasia holds an Hon.B.A. with High Distinction in English Literature and International Relations from the University of Toronto.