Laura Makonese

Laura Makonese is a Technology Risk Analyst at BDO UK LLP since September 2023, focusing on risk assessments for cybersecurity architecture and enhancing security infrastructure related to fiscal workflows. Previous experience includes roles as an Intern Consultant at OnlynShield, where Laura explored information security challenges and conducted data analysis, and as Operations Manager at Lautichar Garments, where strategies were formulated to improve operational performance. Earlier positions include Data Input Clerk at Barclays, Research Assistant at the University of the Witwatersrand, and Electrical Engineering Intern at TENDO Electronics and Power Engineering. Laura holds an MSc in Cyber Security from the University of Wolverhampton, a Data Analysis training certificate from Digital Futures, and a BScEng in Electrical and Information Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand.