Blanca Garcia Gil is an independent data consultant. For the last 8 years she has worked across the data stack, most recently setting up the analytics platform at fintech startup topi. She honed her skills diving into scaling issues within the BBC’s Data Platform team as principal engineer. In her free time, she loves travelling, reading, swimming, and cooking. She enjoys learning new hobbies such as clothes making, drawing or languages. She grew up in Spain and has also lived in the United States and Australia. She currently lives in London, UK.