Miriam Fahim

R&D Product Owner | Digital Assets & Innovation

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Product Innovation

Leading R&D initiatives in blockchain, digital identity, and AI-driven automation. Translating complex technical challenges into elegant product solutions.

Strategic Delivery

Defining and executing cross-functional product strategy in Agile environments. Ensuring R&D roadmap aligns with digital asset strategy and regulatory demands.

Recognized Excellence

Computing Rising Stars 30 (2023). Championing innovation across engineering, business leadership, and strategic partnerships.

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About Me

I'm a Product Owner and R&D Analyst specializing in digital assets and market infrastructure innovation at London Stock Exchange Group.

With a strong foundation in engineering and technology, I drive cross-functional product strategy, champion emerging technologies like blockchain and AI, and deliver innovative solutions that bridge business needs with technical excellence. My experience spans product management, application security, cloud engineering, and strategic consulting.

Recognized as one of Computing Rising Stars 30 in 2023, I'm passionate about building products that transform financial infrastructure and create meaningful impact in the digital asset ecosystem.

Experience

Sep 2024 – Present

R&D Product Owner, Digital Market Infrastructure

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

  • Defined and executed cross-functional product strategy, ensuring R&D roadmap supported DMI's digital asset strategy and regulatory demands
  • Championed innovation in digital asset and identity solutions, supporting 2-4 week PoC cycles for blockchain-based digital identity and AI-driven automation
  • Partnered with engineering and business leaders to deliver key partnerships and translate complex problems into actionable solutions
  • Established repeatable innovation frameworks to enhance visibility, governance, and outcomes in early-stage product development
  • Applied analytical rigor to evaluate market opportunities and validate solutions, informing strategic investment decisions
Aug 2022 – Sep 2024

Application Security Specialist, Cyber Security

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

  • Orchestrated seamless integration of code-scanning tools across 16 applications, guiding users through onboarding and support
  • Drove application security compliance for LMP Cyber Pre-Deployment checks across cross-functional teams
  • Implemented automated solutions via Power Automate, optimizing BAU systems using Jira, Teams, MS Forms, and Asana
  • Successfully integrated Semgrep in test GitLab environment and executed quarterly secure development training launches
Mar 2022 – Aug 2022

Programme Management Graduate Associate

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

  • Worked on M&A projects (Borsa Italiana separation and Beta+ divestment), monitoring cyber service delivery and creating tracking dashboards using VBA
  • Developed cloud-based continuous controls monitoring system for cyber controls in graduate team
  • Supported launch of Business Management function at Cyber Programmes
Sep 2021 – Mar 2022

Cloud Engineer Graduate Associate, UnaVista

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)

  • Researched application of BDD frameworks to test PaaS for UnaVista Azure Cloud Migration project
  • Facilitated scrum for UnaVista Azure Migration team
  • Completed UnaVista training and London MET Police's 'Decisions and Disrupters' programme
2019 – 2020

Strategy Consultant & Consultant

The Wednesday Group & 180 Degrees Consulting

  • Selected for global boutique consultancy after competitive process to work on international strategy projects
  • Chosen as 1 of 40 consultants from 250+ applicants for world's largest university-based consultancy
  • Facilitated client discussions, produced consulting deliverables including presentations and GIS spatial analysis

Education & Achievements

Certifications & Recognition

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Computing Rising Stars 30

UK's most promising young tech professionals

2023
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Artificial Intelligence

BrainStation

Nov 2023
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AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft

Oct 2023
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CSSLP Certification

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional - ISCΒ²

Sep 2023

Leadership & Impact

PwC Strategy& Females of the Future

PwC Strategy&

Selected for prestigious leadership development programme for emerging female leaders in strategy and consulting

McKinsey Next Generation of Women Leaders (NGWL)

McKinsey & Company

Chosen for exclusive leadership programme designed to develop future female leaders across industries

Communications Lead & Governance Co-Lead

LSEG WINTech Network

Led communications initiatives, represented WINTech in panel discussions, mentored graduates, and volunteered at Girls into Coding events

Vice President & Head of Events

UCL Civil Engineering Society & Engineering Society

Part of founding committee that grew society from <10 to 5,000+ members. Organized LONDON2050 Conference with 300 attendees. Won Society of the Year

Co-Founder, Treasurer & Marketing Officer

UCL Egyptian Society

Awarded 'Best Freshers Fair Stall 2019' out of 250 competitors. Built lasting partnerships and managed society finances

President & Financial Controller

Student Leadership Council

Led activities for 1,300 students, chaired weekly meetings for 50 members, generated Β£13,000 annually. Seven-year member demonstrating sustained commitment

Deputy Head Girl & House Vice-Captain

School Leadership

Held senior leadership positions, representing student body and leading house activities

Duke of Edinburgh Silver Expedition Leader

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Led expedition team through challenging terrain, demonstrating leadership and teamwork in outdoor settings

UCL Senior & Transition Mentor

University College London

Supported incoming students through university transition, providing guidance and mentorship

Certified STEM Ambassador

STEM Learning

Promoted STEM education and inspired young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Professional Networks

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LSEG Women in Technology

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Women in Banking and Finance

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Cajigo Mentoring Programme

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LSEG Christian Network

Languages

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English

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Arabic

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Spanish

A2 - Elementary

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French

A1 - Beginner

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, collaborations, and conversations about product management and digital innovation.

Whether you're looking for a Product Manager, want to discuss digital assets and blockchain technology, or just want to connect, feel free to reach out.