Striving for Equality

Agile on the Beach, Software Cornwall, TECgirls and TECwomen have collaborated to create a new platform that will continue to improve gender equality and representation amongst volunteers, board members and speakers at tech events in the south-west.

By creating a simple profile on this site, users can join an ever expanding community of female entrepreneurs, developers, engineers and creators that can then act as a searchable database for event organisers, company directors, community organisations and educational institutions looking for volunteers, mentors and speakers on specific topics.

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It’s easy to create a profile on the site, we’ve asked just a few questions and we’ve made sure to only collect information that is absolutely necessary for the future success of this network.

If you have any questions, send us a message to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

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Tess Beaumont

I am a senior UK qualified Commercial solicitor with over 24 years of experience, both in private practice and in-house. I provide advice to a broad spectrum of clients across a variety of industries including insurance, online business and legal solutions,...

Tess Beaumont

Jane Orme

I’m a Product Owner working for a large health tech organisation, living in Cornwall. I’m co-founder of TECgirls and director of TECwomen. I am a busy mum of 4 boys, and enjoy making things and running.

Lyssa-Fêe Crump

I'm a GIF-obsessed marketing nerd with over 10 years of experience marketing tech companies, brilliant brands, and e-commerce stores. I use Agile methodologies and data-driven marketing to help brands level up. I know how to utilise technical wizardry and curated...

Christine Laessing

Civil Engineers plan, design and deliver construction projects supporting all sectors that are vital for sustaining life. The challenge for engineers like myself now is manage maintenance of inherited infrastructure stock, to build better with inclusivity whilst...

Natasha Wilson

Senior iOS engineer based in Newquay

Jacquie Mercer

My interest has always been in English language. I did an English degree, and in my first job I trained as a technical editor for a company designing systems for submarines. Over the years, technical editing and technical writing have intertwined. I've always been...

Polly Menear

I am passionate about excellence in education and lifelong learning. I have worked in education for my whole career to date in both project management and marketing roles. I am always on the lookout for opportunities to leverage technology to support social mobility...

Imogen Kutz

I'm a Platform developer working with Kubernetes, Terraform, ArgoCD, etc. I started out as a Python developer but pivoted to infrastructure in order to pursue the parts of development that interest me most. I'm a bootcamper. I learned the basics of software...

Alicia Breen

Hi, I'm Ally! I work in events and marketing with the awesome team at Software Cornwall - creating memorable events and connecting Cornwall's tech community. After 4 years of working in the 'big smoke' within corporate events, I'm absolutely buzzing to bring my...

Hazel Dann

Virtual assistant supporting women with ADHD & neurodiversity, with admin, organisation in life and business. Soecific experience in charity and non profits.

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Amber Stemple

With a background in retail since being of working age, I made an effort recently to retrain and follow my life-long ambition of working in a STEM field. I recently graduated from a Robotics BEng at UWE and am about to undertake a Robotics MSc at the University of...

Emily Barrett

A relationship focused super-connector, facilitator and consultant. I help you, and your team, build positive relationships, make powerful connections, share stories and deliver meaningful projects. With a background working at the University of Plymouth, driving...

Emma Dyason

I’m passionate about the power of arts and culture to create opportunities for all, and particularly focused on supporting grass-roots artists, students, and graduates. My career so far has seen me work on designing and delivering a variety of projects, from...

Helena Georgiou

Having undergone Agile training courses and being Scrum Master qualified, I am trained in the successful communication skills required for client and stakeholder management. I take time and effort to foster trusted, strong relationships across businesses internally...

Jess Pemberton

I am a digital collage artist who creates generative and interactive website environments: https://jesspemberton.com I am interested in the nature of digital and online spaces. I want to see the behaviour of nature more included in the structuring of these spaces and...

Sarah Brooks

I am open-minded and approachable, curious about people and their work, and I take pleasure in facilitating connections. Creating trusting, collaborative relationships in a friendly, relaxed manner is my goal. I've worked in tech for nearly 10 years at the University...

Leanne Congdon

I'm currently leading our Channels & Insights team and strategy for EE, BT and Plusnet Contact Centre communications. Within this I've been responsible for the design and delivery of a major transformation programme to change the way we communicate to our 68 UK...

Samphire Kirby

Samphire Kirby is a CIM Chartered Marketer specialising in technical performance marketing - SEO, Search Engine Marketing, Website User Experience and Conversion Rate Optimisation. Sam runs Samphire Marketing and Web Limited and also teaches Digital Marketing to those...

Megan Thompson

Hello I’m Megan a Squarespace website designer. I combine technical knowledge with design and marketing experience. I am a Squarespace specialist with years of experience designing and building websites for clients across various industries. I design and build custom...

Anna Davey-Mitchell

Hi, I’m Anna, a Gender and Digital Societies Researcher and Innovation Advisor. My research broadly investigates the construction and commercialisation of humanoid AI robots and animation, what these tell us about current commercially driven conceptions of femininity,...

Charlotte Holloway

Experienced Director in the tech sector, currently a Board member of national industry body TechUK and Director of Government Relations at Zoom Video Communications. Passionate about getting more women and girls into STEM, and getting more STEM jobs in the South West....

Katie Moore

I have a passion for problem-solving, transforming businesses and building relationships. I work with businesses in Cornwall, helping them to use technology to become more productive and explore what's the best solution for them. Project management and successful...

Eleanor Griffin

I am an engineering student at the university of Exeter and co founded my company Opas Guides Ltd in June 2022.

Deborah Watson

I champion early careers & innovation in South West England. I'm a Director of Gradsouthwest - the graduate job board for south west England. We help businesses recruit recent graduates by working closely with Universities and Colleges to make students aware of...

Fiona Campbell-Howes

I've spent my whole 26+ year career in the tech industry - starting out in PR for the likes of IBM, Oracle, Sharp and Sybase before specialising as a writer of marketing content. In 2007 I founded Radix Communications, a B2B tech copywriting agency in Penryn,...

Izzy Cude

When I am not out and about in my beloved Suzuki Carry taking my dogs to the beach, I am living my best organised life as a Project Manager for Thought Quarter which is based in Pool. I love my job and the relationships that have come from it. Whilst being surrounded...

Jo Murray

Jo Murray is a local Mum from Cornwall who, after sadly losing her husband, found a love for exploring the County with her young children. She encountered many issues, with high tides, dog restrictions and lack of facilities, which is what led to her development of...

Katie Dumont

I graduated from the University of Bath in 2011 with a BEng (Hons) in Computing, Electronics and Communications. During my degree I did a full year placement as a software test engineer for Novatel Wireless in Basingstoke. After graduating I worked in Bristol for...

Bethany Sheppard

I have been working at Goonhilly Earth Station as a Deep Space Network Mission Operations Engineer. This primarily means operating the deep space satellite dish to transmit to and receive from spacecraft orbiting the Earth, the Moon, Mars and beyond. Operations...

Carly Farrer

I lead and architect intuitive and inspiring digital experiences for a global client base. Combining business strategy, analytical thinking and tried and tested design methodologies I work alongside a very talented team of product design engineers to deliver results....

Olivia Smedley

I have worked at Goonhilly Earth Station since 2019, and now work within the Operations team, operating and developing our Deep Space antenna. I have a Masters degree in Space Science and Technology with the Open University and a Bachelors degree in Astrophysics with...

Natasha Batorijs

I am a Digital Media Design graduate specialising in technologies which bring people together in physical spaces to create connection, experience or wonder. I draw from professional experience in the public art sector and my passion for human connection to create a...

Sharim Atilano-Camacho

Hello! My name is Sharim and I've been living in Kernow for the past 9 years. Ever since I moved to the UK (I'm originally from Mexico) I've worked in Tech. First as an entry level moderator at TripAdvisor but I quickly moved within the ranks to Outsourcing Operation...

Kayley Lawry

I am a Training & Skills Coordinator at Software Cornwall, based in Pool. In my role, I am responsible for designing and organising training programs that will help our members employees develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their roles and...

Laura Arundell

My tech skills have enabled me to lead marketing strategies, manage events and produce innovative projects mostly within the music sector. Working largely as a Marketer, I have supported many large music festivals, independent bands, talent shows such as The X-Factor,...

Naomi Johns-Dyer

I teach computing across the T levels and our Higher Education computing programmes at Truro and Penwith College. I am also passionate about creating innovative curriculums that meet industry needs (such as our new Software Engineering degree) and inspiring more girls...

Clare Stirling

I'm the Co-founder and Director of Made with Maturity, a UX web design company based in Plymouth. We create environments where digital projects will thrive. I have 20 + years experience in business, charity and the public sector. My skillset covers a range of...

Tara Morgan

When I was at school a career in 'tech' was definitely not an option I'd ever considered or even knew existed (I thought IT support was basically as good as it got, no offense I've done tech support and loved it!) but computers had only just started entering our...

Jaya Chakrabarti

#socialentrepreneur #dendrophile #bizhumanrights #opendata #researchfella #fiercemum #fluminist #BristolChamberOfCommerce #ellepresidente #NHSNED #noworklifebalance

Becky Veater

I've always had an interest in the digital industry and built my first website at the age of 11. As a specialist in front end web development, I've always had a passion for converting a blank slate into a fully interactive and engaging online platform and am an...

Elizabeth (Lizbeth) Chandler

Lauren Katy Packham

Passionate about wellbeing and love hosting wellbeing events. I started spaceforu.co.uk with my confounder to make it easier for those organising to make things happen. All events, whether its a small yoga class or larger corporate event, need a space to start....

Suzanne Manson

Having worked in tech/digital roles for over 20 years, I've seen first hand how there is a gender imbalance in the workplace. My previous jobs have been about delivering change and transformation and now I'm applying these skills to change gender diversity in the very...

Jo Buxton

I am a Lead Full Stack Developer at Shift, based in Royal William Yard in Plymouth. I manage a small team within the larger tech department and I find the role is a good balance of being able to share knowledge and help newer developers, and also still get my hands...

Lindsey Axten

I have been working in the creative sector for 25 years, firstly for design agencies in account manager roles and then as co-founder of Buzz Interactive, a digital agency based in Newquay, which I set up with my husband Paul back in 2006. At Buzz we create websites,...

Caitlin Gould

I’ve worked in digital and tech for over 15 years. I have a degree in graphic design and have spent most of my career helping to grow digital and tech businesses, doing everything from product development to multi-million pound sales deals. I have a talent for...

Clare Trice

In March 2012, I embarked on a new venture and founded CTCC Solutions Ltd. With over a decade in business now, I have been using my 36 years of credit control, IT and accounts experience to improve the cash flow for many businesses. Providing a friendly and...

Danielle Martin

As a project manager in the tech industry, I am responsible for leading a cross-functional team in the development of bespoke software solutions. With over 6 years of experience in project management, I have a proven track record of delivering projects on time and...