Speaker Spotlight: Adam Dennett on his Journey Through Urban Analytics
Adam Dennet, Professor of Urban Analytics at UCL, shares his unconventional path from secondary school teaching to academic research, coding, and community-building. Adam's story is a testament to the unexpected...
Speaker Spotlight: Merve Goulding on Turning Passion Into a Career With Notion
From digital agencies to freelancing, and eventually finding her sweet spot in systems design, Merve Goulding proves that the scenic route can lead to the most rewarding destinations. Now a...
Speaker Spotlight: John Gibbons on Data and Embracing Change
With a career spanning the military, policing, and major tech firms, John Gibbons has always been driven by data. Now, as the founder of his own data company (Data Simplicity),...
Speaker Spotlight: Craig West and the Power of Non-Traditional Career Paths
From tech and accounting to construction and AI, Craig West has taken a unique path in the industry. His career has been shaped by twists and turns, with each experience...
Speaker Spotlight: Mark Buss on Becoming a Digital Sustainability Advocate
Mark Buss, a seasoned Software Engineer turned Digital Sustainability advocate, speaks about his journey from backend development to driving greener tech practices and shares insights on pivotal career moments, the...
Speaker Spotlight: Pranath Fernando on Reinvention, Adaptability, and Thriving in AI’s Rapid Shift
With a background spanning AI, cognitive science, contemporary dance, and personal development, Pranath Fernando's approach to work is anything but traditional. Pranath thrives on continuous transformation. In this conversation, he...
Speaker Spotlight: Dan Nicholson on the Power of Open-Source Collaboration
From software engineering to robotics, Dan Nicholson (Dan Makes Things) has built a career fueled by curiosity and community. In this chat, Dan share insights on mentorship, AI’s future, and...
Speaker Spotlight: Robin Burchfield on Mapping a Career in Geospatial Tech
From a love of maps to becoming a geospatial specialist with experience spanning sectors like policing, utilities, and defence, Robin's career is anything but conventional. In this candid interview, Robin...
Speaker Spotlight: Niall Coleman-Clarke on Life as a Contract Developer
Since starting programming in 2013, Niall has grown from hobbyist to contract software engineer, combining a love for full-stack development with a degree in Artificial Intelligence. In this blog, Niall...