Episode seven of the Ethnicity Speaks podcast is live! We recently had the pleasure of catching up with the wonderful Ngone Ndiaye, who shared her insights and experiences in the fast-changing world of tech – tune in to hear Ngone’s journey as a software engineer, the importance of celebrating diversity in tech teams, and the impact of lifelong learning. 

After completing her IT degree at university, Ngone began working as a Software Engineer. She has always had a passion for exploring new technologies and finding ways to automate tasks, which led her to delve into the world of DevOps culture. Ngone is particularly fascinated by Kubernetes and its ecosystem.

Currently, she holds the position of Senior Platform Engineer at NatWest Boxed. In the last decade, she's dedicated her career to specialising in payment systems, banking, and fintech. It's been an exciting journey, and she's had the opportunity to contribute to various projects and gain valuable experience in these fields.

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In this episode of the Ethnicity Speaks podcast, we caught up with the incredible Yasmin Benjamin, who kindly shared her expert insights into the tech industry and the impact of authenticity in the workplace.

Yasmin has driven innovation by introducing AI and automation into every organization she has been in. She prides herself on identifying opportunities for and delivering enterprise-class automated solutions whilst contributing to AI Cloud Technology roadmaps.

Yasmin leads the design and delivery of cloud platforms and automation systems by identifying shortcomings and opportunities, including use cases for new features and cloud products, then suggesting and implementing improvements to existing business practices within financial, consultancy and startups.

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'Don't despise humble beginnings.'

We had the privilege of hosting Blessing Adogame, Board Member, Global Youth Ambassador, Community Development Manager, Author, and EdTech aficionado on our latest podcast. 

Tune in to hear Blessing share her story of what it feels like to be a third culture kid, the value of diverse perspectives, empowerment in education, and more. 

Blessing Adogame, a global citizen raised in Nigeria, Germany, Scotland, and the United States, draws on her diverse upbringing to empower individuals worldwide. Her nomadic life instilled a profound appreciation for learning and adaptability. Each transition between countries became an opportunity for self-discovery, fostering resilience in the face of challenges. 

Her commitment to supporting student development and access to education became evident during her time at university. Blessing initiated a global campaign that successfully mobilised over 20,000 students on LinkedIn, emphasising the importance of unlocking one's full potential. 

Beyond the digital world, Blessing shares her insights at the United Nations, schools globally, and STEM workshops supporting young black girls in the tech industry. Leveraging her diverse background, she actively unlocks doors for others and passionately advocates for the transformative power of education on a local and global scale.

In this episode of the Ethnicity Speaks podcast, we caught up with the wonderful Whitney Simon to get her thoughts on all things race, identity, moving to the UK, and developing an international perspective of experience. Thanks for sharing your stories, insights, and experiences Whitney!

Whitney (she/her) is the Head of DE&I at Missive, a London-based independent communications & PR consultancy that specialises in technology.  

Whitney is a BME Pros Xec Leadership graduate and board member of the PRCA’s Race Ethnicity Equity Board (REEB). She is currently pursuing an accreditation with Inclusive Employers for a CMI level 4 award in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

She originally started her career in Boston before moving to San Francisco where she was introduced to the world of tech PR. Five years ago, Whitney made the move across the pond where she has continued to build her DE&I knowledge and expertise.

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In our latest Ethnicity Speaks episode, the UK Ambassador speaks with the wonderful Jaipal Sachdev. Jaipal is a distinguished leader and advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D&EI) in the corporate landscape, notably within the Corporate Pride Space. Leading the 3M Pride employee resource group, he passionately fosters inclusivity and empowers LGBTQ+ individuals within the organization - over 1300 members globally. Jaipal trailblazes DE&I and Pride Initiatives beyond the boardroom into factory floors. 

Recognized as a top 100 LGBT Global Leader by Involve, and honored by the British LGBT Awards and National Diversity Awards, Jaipal's exceptional contributions underscore his commitment to driving positive change.

Professionally, as a Supply Chain Manager based in Northern England, he adeptly navigates complexities in multiple European factories, contributing to 3M's groundbreaking material science innovations known globally.

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This week, UK Ambassador Irfaan Choychoo sat down with Manjinder Kainth, CEO of Graide to talk about achieving equity within the education space.
 
Manjinder Kainth is the co-founder and CEO of Graide (www.graide.co.uk). During his PhD, where he was also a teaching assistant, he encountered issues associated with providing assessment and feedback at scale. As a result he and his co-founders created Graide - an AI enhanced grading platform. It is used in many universities and vocational education programs worldwide. Graide can be used for mathematics, short text, essays and reports.

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For the inaugural episode of the Ethnicity Speaks podcast, we joined forces with our charity partners, Action for Race Equality (ARE) to bring you a discussion on the journey to an equitable working future for people of all ethnic backgrounds. 

ARE is an anti-racism charity that challenges race discrimination and pioneers innovative solutions to empower young people through education, employment and enterprise.

A special thank you Mohammad Jalloh and Indra Nauth for sharing their insights and experiences. 

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Find out more about the amazing work done by ARE here: https://www.actionforraceequality.org.uk/