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Alina Timofeeva

Senior Advisor for Technology, Data, AI, Cybercrime | TV and Radio Expert | at Self Employed and 3 other companies
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Alina Timofeeva is a high-profile senior advisor in technology, data and AI who is passionate about educating the public about technology. She is currently the founder of TechLoomY and an Influencer Board Member of BCS: The Chartered Institute for IT.

Alina's expertise covers technology, regulation, data, AI, deep fakes, cyber crime and security. Alina is the media’s go-to expert in technology having featured on media outlets including Bloomberg, BBC News, The Banker by FT and NTD News.

She has worked for Oliver Wyman, KPMG, Accenture and PWC with clients including JP Morgan, Santander, HSBC and NatWest.

Alina is a regular on the worldwide speaker circuit ranging from Davos to London Tech Week, Abu Dhabi Finance Week to Oxford University and LSE. She has won numerous industry awards such as Digital Leader of the Year, Digital Transformation Leader, and Most Inspirational Person of the Year.

Connect with Alina Timofeeva: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atimofeeva/

She is featured on the BBC & Bloomberg, in Forbes, Telegraph and The Banker by FT. She contributed to the publications such as S&P Global and FinTech Magazine. Her thought leadership extends to academia, where she has delivered speeches like the University of Oxford and London School of Economics. Recently She moderated panels that the US's famous Ray Dalio spoke at, and the former British prime minister David Cameron, at Abu Dhabi Finance Week; and also interviewed Lord Holmes about AI.
She frequently writes about pressing topics like AI ethics, digital trust, and cloud computing, positioning her as a trusted voice in the technology space.
Alina’s inspiring journey has been featured in books like Migrant Magic and Wonder Women: Redefining Leadership, It’s Your Turn.

Some of her recent work:

1. Fraud prevention in the UK - BBC
2. CrowdStrike Outage and Operational Resilience – The Banker by FT
3. BBC Article on Cyber – BBC
4. Asharq News, Bloomberg - Perspectives on Technology Revolution (AI, Quantum)
5. TED Talk – Fail, but Never Give Up – TED (510, 000 views, 23 languages)
6. Scaling Innovation at Banks – Fintech Magazine

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  • DeepSeek's R1 Model Challenges US AI Dominance
    Alina highlights DeepSeek's R1 model, which rivals US giants like OpenAI, using fewer Nvidia chips. She cautions against market hype, emphasizing "value creation over technology." Alina stresses the AI industry's responsibility in advancing digital literacy and collaboration. As AI evolves, the focus should shift to sustainable societal solutions, ensuring younger generations are equipped with essential tech skills.
  • 2025 Cyberattack Predictions: AI Battles and Infrastructure Risks
    Alina predicts AI-driven cyberattacks and increased risks to critical infrastructure in 2025. She advises leaders to adopt AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics. "Collaboration with peers and regulators is crucial," she says. Governments should promote cyber-resilience, and regulators must enforce security prioritization. These steps will help safeguard against the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.
  • UK Budget Tax Hikes Threaten Tech Talent and Innovation
    Alina warns that increased taxes could deter top tech talent and investment. She highlights the need for ethical digital talent and questions the lack of concrete cybersecurity plans. Despite disappointment, she remains hopeful for clarity on Labour's digital strategy and its commitment to innovation.
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