An AWS Summit Innovation Roadshow Special - AI, DEI, Sustainability & Beyond with Tanuja Randery AWS; Rob Smedley F1; Chris Wigley Genomics England; Rob Salguero-Gomez Oxford University & Malcolm McDermott Aqua Libra

Jul 18, 2022

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With the AWS Summit Roadshow in full swing around the world, this special feature showcases highlights from the London event with five core themes to the fore: Technology, Skills, Culture, Passion and Sustainability. We are joined by:

Tanuja Randery, Managing Director EMEA, Amazon Web Services discussing the fantastic AWS re/Start scheme, opening up new opportunities to a diversity of talent in technology, and other initiatives to support underrepresented groups.

Rob Smedley, Technical Consultant, Formula 1 on how AWS and F1 work together closely for data driven sports innovation, plus a fantastic initiative from Rob, enabling easier entry into F1 and opening up inclusive opportunities for children of diverse backgrounds.

Chris Wigley, CEO, Genomics England exploring the health challenges across the pandemic period, and how this is ultimately increased the rapid progression of clinical trials and innovation in this critical sector, empowered by AI, DataScience and technology partnership.

Rob Salguero-Gomez, Associate Professor, University of Oxford on new research to advance sustainability, particularly around climate change, including an incredible project using drones for thermal imaging, helping to assist with environmental monitoring at scale.

Malcolm McDermott, Consumer Brand Lead, Aqua Libra discussing embedding sustainability by design for sustainable water, a superb exemplar of scaling technology as a force for good.

And we would love your thoughts on the episode too - thanks for listening! Sally, Tanuja, Rob, Chris, Rob, Malcolm and the #TTT Team

Please join us on Twitter to continue the conversation! @techradiottt

Today’s guests on LinkedIn:

Tanuja Randery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanuja-randery

Rob Smedley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-smedley/

Chris Wigley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wigleychris

Rob-Salguero-Gomez:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-salguero-gomez-7572a0191

Malcolm McDermott:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolm-mcdermott-4065811a/

And our host Prof. Sally Eaves on Twitter @sallyeaves

And LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-eaves