CV
Jo Kent is a metadata and linked data specialist working in the BBC Radio and Music Multiplatform team. In this role she has created a specialist recommendation system which uses linked data to provide links between programme subjects. She began working on websites in an editorial capacity whilst completing a BSc (Hons) in Computing and IT and has since worked in a variety of editorial and technical roles including business analysis and project management in fields as wide ranging as travel, education, telecommunications, local government and media. Taking an early interest in metadata and linked data, she’s been working in this area for over 10 years.
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