Sian Cleary

PhD Researcher on the history of digital policy in the UK, in partnership with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Kings College London.

Digital Policy Research

Currently conducting PhD research on the history of digital policy in the UK.

Completed MA thesis in 2023 ‘From Dial-Up to Downing Street: an analysis of rapid technological advancement and the British Government’s response 1992-1997'. This research analyses John Major's government and the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI) response to digital technology.

Interview with Archives of IT on MA thesis

Senior Business Analyst from 2011-2019 for Waitrose, Marks and Spencer and Primark designing and delivering E-commerce and Supply Chain projects. Between 2019-2023, Expert Services Consultant at Fluent Commerce advising luxury global brands on Order Management. In 2023-2024, worked with Unite Students on Stripe Payment Gateway and Pepco.

Professional Experience