After Aston I... explored the world of tech in the Big Apple
In this episode of 'After Aston I...' hosts Aimee Postle and Geoff Savage sit down with Dr. Krystle Burnett-Dunkley, a triple alumna who has carved an impressive path in the tech industry. Krystle discusses her journey from Birmingham to New York, her work at Hewlett Packard in leading strategic marketing campaigns, and her PhD research on sustainable leadership in the US tech industry. She delves into the fast-paced nature of the New York tech scene, the importance of staying informed in an ever-evolving field, and the potential of AI in marketing. Krystle also shares insights on her role as a mentor, the importance of balancing professional ambitions with personal joy, and the rich crossover between industry and academia.
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Dr. Krystle Burnett-Dunkley
Krystle is a marketing professional with more than a decade of experience shaping creative, data-driven strategies in the tech industry. Today she’s based in New York, working as HP’s North America Channel Partner Program Manager, leading strategic campaigns across PCs, printing, and services, and collaborating with major global players like Intel, Microsoft, AMD, and Nvidia. Her work focuses on connecting business goals to meaningful outcomes, whether that’s launching HP’s first U.S. sustainability awareness campaign, driving innovation through AI-powered sales development, or building partnerships that make a measurable impact. Krystle’s PhD research explored sustainable leadership in the U.S. tech industry; a passion that continues to inform her approach to marketing, collaboration, and innovation today.
