Laura Carvajal

Laura Carvajal is an accomplished technical leader currently serving as Technical Director of Internal Products at Financial Times, where responsibilities include managing a team of 60 engineers and overseeing a £12m portfolio of product engineering projects. Laura has a strong track record in delivering innovative technology solutions, such as a state-of-the-art CRM and Marketing Tech platform that generated approximately £2m in annual revenue. Laura's previous experience includes roles as Principal Engineer and Senior Engineer, where significant contributions to HR, accessibility, and engineering recruitment were made. Laura co-founded Tocarta and has held several engineering positions across companies like Lyst, Badoo, and Procter & Gamble. With extensive educational credentials, including a PhD in Software and Systems from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and an Executive MBA from IE Business School, Laura has made substantial contributions to software usability and engineering leadership.