Kirstie Tiernan is a principal and leads the BDO digital data analytics and automation practice, which provides clients with dashboards, statistical models and predictive analytics to turn data into information upon which key business decisions are made. Applying her skills in artificial intelligence and machine learning, Kirstie regularly works with clients to increase organisational and operational efficiencies. Kirstie approaches projects with a focus on process optimisation and a passion for implementing technological advancements to improve and accelerate time-consuming client operations. She has a desire for helping clients make sense of the new world of digital transformation and in determining how it tangibly applies to each client’s business. 

Kirstie also serves as the co-leader of the firm’s own digital transformation and innovation strategy execution. She has been part of several key developments for the firm during her leadership in this role, including the BDO bot factory; the firm’s first Hackathon; and leading brainstorming and ideation sessions throughout the organisation.