Rachel Laycock

Rachel Laycock has over fifteen years of experience in the software development industry. Rachel began their career as a web developer and has since held positions of increasing responsibility, including software developer, global managing director, and enterprise modernization at Thoughtworks.

Laycock has a proven track record of success in building and leading high-performing teams. Rachel is an expert in web development and has extensive experience in cloud computing and platforms. Under their leadership, Thoughtworks has modernized its enterprise software and moved to a cloud-based platform. This has resulted in increased efficiency and productivity for the company.

Laycock is a thought leader in the software development industry and is frequently invited to speak at conferences and events. Rachel is passionate about helping others reach their potential and is committed to making Thoughtworks a top employer in the industry.

Rachel Laycock has a Bachelor's Degree in Media Technology from Teesside University, as well as an MSc in Information Technology from the same school. Rachel has also completed executive education programs in Personal Leadership and Success, as well as Implementing Winning Strategies, both from Columbia Business School.

Some of their coworkers include Karin Verloop - Co-Managing Director, Spain, Dave Whalley - Chief Information Officer, and Wong Wen Shun - Managing Director, Southeast Asia. Their manager is Guo Xiao, President and CEO.