Denzil Desouza
The Open University Business Project Mangager
 “I moved from Zimbabwe to the UK with my family in 2001. I had some IT qualifications but they weren’t UK recognised, so finding a job was difficult. I’d never heard of the OU and it wasn’t until I started working on the Computer Help Desk that I realised what a fantastic place it is! From humble beginnings my career development has been fantastic, and because I also took the opportunity to study at the OU my career has gone from strength to strength. One of the proudest days of my life was graduating with an MSc in Computing for Commerce and Industry in 2007. I love working at the OU; I’m involved in all kinds of things – I run workshops to help managers understand diversity issues; I’m part of the BME email network and the Black Researchers Group; I mentor high school students from the local community and am even in the OU squash team! I just want to help other people receive the same opportunities I have had."
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