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About the Event
There is a growing skills gap in the technology industry, with many stating that this is due to the fast-paced nature of technological advancements. However, with a vast array of skills to offer, are neurodivergent candidates the solution?
Harry Saville, Consulting Business Psychologist at Lexxic, will be joined by panellists who will be sharing their experiences and insights into the many benefits that neurodiversity can bring to the tech industry and how organisations can support neurodivergent talent to thrive.
These panellists have been chosen based on their expertise around the subject. For this event we will be hearing from neurodivergent individuals with lived experience, as well as experts in driving workplace change and supporting neurodiversity in the workplace.
In this session, we will discuss:
The skills that neurodivergent candidates can bring to the tech industry and closing the growing skills gap
How to support neurodivergent talent in entering and remaining in the industry by removing potential barriers
Examples of what we can do differently to create neuro-inclusive cultures
There will be some time available for audience Q&A.
Please note, we use Slido in parts throughout our webinars to allow for audience participation. Our event host will provide clear instructions on how to participate, but there is absolutely no pressure to engage if you do not wish to. You will be able to access the Slido questions by using the camera on your phone to scan a QR code which the presenter will share with you, or by visiting www.slido.com and entering a code that the presenter will share with you.
Meet our event panellists:
Panel Chair | Harry Saville
Consulting Business Psychologist at Lexxic
Harry is a Consulting Business Psychologist within Lexxic, working with organisations on various consultancy projects to support them to become more neuro-inclusive. Prior to working with Lexxic, Harry worked supporting neurodivergent individuals in schools and in the workplace via 1:1 coaching and assessments, as well as providing training to organisations on neurodiversity and wellbeing to drive organisational change.
Dom Shaw
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator at UKIE
Dom Shaw is the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator for UKIE (UK video games and interactive entertainment trade association) who manages the award-winning flagship diversity initiative, the #RaiseTheGame pledge, while supporting other activities and initiatives around EDI like co-delivering the Empower Up Toolkit Platform with Amiqus and being an Autistica Play Ambassador to name a few.
Yumi Oishi
Head of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Rovio
Yumi Oishi is a strategic DEI & HR professional with nearly two decades of international experience working at world-renowned tech and games companies including Google, Nokia and Rovio (part of SEGA).
Domi Sinclair
UX Writer/ Neurodiversity Community Lead at Collibra
“A late-diagnosed neurodivergent writer, I’ve worked across higher education and enterprise organizations. While working in different tech spaces I have always found space to thrive, and many like-minded individuals. The more I understand my own brain, the more authentically I am able to show up to work and really lean into my strengths and skills. I am passionate about empowering others so they too can reach their potential.”
Aurelia Deflandre
Business Partner & Neurodiversity Lead at Google
Aurelia is the Neurodiversity Advocacy lead for Google Ireland and co-chair of the Disability Alliance in Dublin. She is a late-diagnosed neurodivergent woman working in the Tech industry for 15 years. She's collaborated with the Cambridge University, other Tech corporations and Irish charities to increase advocacy and support for Neurodivergent communities locally.
Teyah Davis
Full-stack Software Engineer at Accenture
Teyah is a recently graduated Technology Degree Apprentice at Accenture. During the 3-year program, Teyah has piloted various Social Mobility programs which have reached over 1,700 students, she has won various awards including Tech100Women, she has published a paper entitled “Minding the Gap: Addressing Inaccessibility on the London Underground” with IEEE ITSC 2023, and she has supported Early Talent throughout her apprenticeship.