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Exactly 31 days to go! Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit 2024 is an incredible opportunity to connect, learn and grow within Scotland’s diverse talent landscape. This year’s theme, “Building and Managing a Thriving Multi-Cultural Workforce for Scotland”, will explore the opportunities and challenges facing ethnic minority professionals in Scotland today and feature amazing speakers. Headlining our event are: 🔛 Tom Arthur 🔛 Manira Ahmad 🔛 Bruce Walker 🔛 Helene Rodger Come support the Scottish Ethnic Minority Summit and be part of the conversation shaping Scotland’s future workforce. Grab your tickets now and let’s make this summit a day to remember! 📅 Date: 31st October 2024 📍 Venue: Gorgie Suite, Tynecastle Park, Heart of Midlothian FC, McLeod Street, Edinburgh EH11 2NL ⏰ Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM 🎟️ Tickets: Buy here - https://lu.ma/vt9op2qv Stay up to date by visiting our website - https://lnkd.in/ezHCqdcx Limited spaces available. J.P. Morgan NHS Scotland Scottish Enterprise Public Health Scotland The Scottish Government Techscaler CodeBase Firstport Business Gateway ACOSVO Skyscanner Dechomai Ltd Barclays Eagle Labs The European Chatbot & Conversational AI | Generative AI Summit Scottish EDGE STV Group plc Futurescot Creative Scotland BBC Fash Fasoro Chuks Ododo Odunayo Ogunsanwo Azeem Adeyemi #SemFest2024 #Scotland #TalentSummit #EthnicMinority #TalentPipeline

Grateful to Perform Bharatnatyam at the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit and Festival 2024! I am deeply honored to have performed Bharatnatyam at the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit and Festival 2024. This experience was not only a celebration of art and culture but also a powerful reminder of how dance can bring together diverse communities. A special thank you to Gayatri Vijay Kale for recommending me for this wonderful event. And also, Chuks Ododo for their incredible support and dedication in organizing such an inspiring event DataKirk. Your commitment to showcasing ethnic talent and promoting cultural diversity is truly inspiring! It was an absolute joy to share the stage and represent Indian Classical dance, Bharatnatyam among such talented artists. Looking forward for more opportunities to celebrate and share the beauty of Bharatnatyam! #Bharatnatyam #ScottishTalentSummit2024 #Gratitude #CulturalDiversity #IndianClassicalDance #DanceCommunity #ScottishEthnicTalent #ArtAndCulture

🌊 Diving into the Unknown... Are You Ready to Follow Us INTO THE DEEP? 🌊 Last month, our FTC Challenge team officially kicked off the design and build phase for this season’s thrilling competition, INTO THE DEEP! As we prepare for this year's challenge, we invite you to follow the journey and cheer on #Robokirk, proudly representing DataKirk. Our team of talented young engineers and innovators, are not only gaining hands-on experience with robotics but are also embracing the spirit of "Gracious Professionalism" – a value that drives collaboration, learning, and integrity. 👉 Follow us on Twitter @RoboKirk_TDK and Instagram @robo.kirk24 to stay updated on our progress. We’ll be sharing thrilling moments and valuable insights as we gear up for the FTC competition. We’re excited to see where this journey leads and grateful for the opportunity to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact through STEM! 🌟 #Robokirk #FTCChallenge #InsideTheDeep #FIRSTTechChallenge #STEM #GraciousProfessionalism #DataKirk FIRST Tech Challenge UK Ainsley Carnarvon Rob Stack Heart of Midlothian FC Hearts Innovation Centre Odunayo Ogunsanwo Azeem Adeyemi Fash Fasoro Chuks Ododo Nimat Jimoh-Umaru Sydney Eneremadu The National Robotarium

Yesterday I attended the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit 2024, a day which both inspired and challenged me in equal measure. The speakers line-up was top notch and it was particularly wonderful to see so many strong women taking the stage to share their experiences and achievements. I went home with pages and page of notes to reflect on, some great new voices to follow on LinkedIn, new connections to follow up and opportunities to re-connect with lovely people who I’d not seen for along time. As I work for a data team, I wanted to give a particular shout out to Omolabake Fakunle, PhD, FHEA for talking about how data is a way of getting to the hearts and minds of leaders. So true! Data provides us with the potential for accountability – if we can measure, we have the opportunity for change. Eunice IretiOluwa Olukitibi (aka my conference life coach) reminded us to be ready for opportunities, to keep upskilling because who knows what your job might need tomorrow and not just think about the 9-5, it’s what you do in the 5-9 that makes a real difference. Eunice - you shared how hard you worked but you still came back to the importance of giving back. That was beautiful. Everyone in the audience was smiling as we were treated to 2 young members of the DataKirk Data Literacy Club sharing their skills in Excel and Python. Both data and confident communications skills? Wow - that was a joy to see - these young people are ones to watch. Finally I want to mention my former PHS colleague, Dr Richmond Davies FBCS who shared his immigration story. Richmond brought to life that sense of vulnerability of coming to Scotland 31 years ago. It was quietly powerful - proud to know you Richmond. My former PHS colleague Manira Ahmad excelled in her role as Chair of the event, bathing the day with her beautiful warmth. And finally a huge thank you Fash Fasoro and Chuks Ododo and the whole of the DataKirk community for this great event and movement. If you are reading this and you've never been before, I’d strongly recommend booking a ticket for the 2025 event. Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival 2024 – Conference Event WordPress Theme (scottishtalentsummit.com)

SEMSUMMIT2024 is Live in Edinburgh. In partnered with Techscaler and Scottish Enterprise, SEMSUMMIT2024 begins. The day was opened by Fash Fasoro - Datakirk with an introductory speech on why there is a need to access the opportunities that abound in Africa as a connecting pipeline to talents and reach for resources that abound to the benefit of bi-economic progress and success. Kicking off with our first Fringe Event at CodeBase Edinburgh: African-Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Pipeline Programme with our amazing host Bruce Walker and highly experienced panel members - Abel Aboh Cath Strachan Dr Ismaila Ibrahim, MBA, CMC Faisal Ghani, PhD, FRSA who are speaking to the real ways out of intercontinental concerns with Scottish Ecosystem. Angela Bashir William Horsu Scottish Enterprise Techscaler Edward Enejoh Cerina Wheatland Eileen Inglis Shaun McLaughlin Mariam Azeez-Adeyanju (MSc.) Shubham Bhasin Shafiullah roghmal afeez adeyanju Oluyemi Olususi Nimat Jimoh-Umaru Francesca Malila Fash Fasoro Chuks Ododo Odunayo Ogunsanwo Azeem Adeyemi Nimat Jimoh-Umaru #SEMSUMMIT2024 #AfroScotBusiness #AfroScotEntrepreneurs #AfroScotEntrepreneurs #IntercontinentalBridges

We are just days away from an unforgettable occasion! Our 5-Day Scottish Talent Summit and Festival commences this Tuesday with a series of enriching fringe events. Please take note of the key dates and venues (in the flyer). Tickets remain available on our website: https://lnkd.in/eGsQZ7Ha We eagerly anticipate welcoming all our esteemed delegates and festival attendees. 🎫 Tuesday - Bridging Continents: African-Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Pipeline: https://lnkd.in/eVyKAKAP 🎫Tuesday - Elevate Your Career with FanDuel + DataKirk: https://lnkd.in/e6c7RUeH 🎫 Wednesday - (Mental Health Resilience & Awareness with PHS + DataKirk ): https://lu.ma/v0kbiwar 🎫 Thursday- SEM Summit 2024: https://lu.ma/vt9op2qv 🎫 Saturday - https://lu.ma/nhxtniiu Our commitment to celebrating Multicultural Scotland will be showcased and honoured through these significant events. For further details, please visit https://lnkd.in/eawps35q. #SEMSUMMIT2024 #SEMFEST2024 #SEMTSF2024 #ScottishDiversity #MulticulturalEconomy

🔴 Live at DataKirk's Youth Internship Initiative! Day 2. Thank you Funke Osae-Brown for sharing your time with the young business entrepreneurs at DataKirk on our Youth Internship Initiative. It is amazing to see how you used a real-life project you worked on - We are on top of the world by Emirates to show the peer leaders how powerful Digital Marketing and Publicity can help scale and grow any idea. At DataKirk, we are committed to empowering young entrepreneurs by nurturing their creativity and business acumen. Through hands-on learning and real-world examples like this, we are helping them develop the tools they need for ideation, growth, and scaling—essential steps to turning ideas into thriving businesses. 🚀 Thank you again, Funke, for inspiring the next generation of leaders! #YouthEntrepreneurs #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #DataKirk #ScalingIdeas #Innovation #Leadership #DaYii

🌟 Reflecting on a Successful Upskilling Journey: Fundamentals of Data Governance & AI Ethics 🌟 Last month, as part of the Upskilling Course on Fundamentals of Data Governance & AI Ethics, funded by Data Skills for Work at the The Data Lab - Innovation Centre, we had the privilege of hosting three incredible domain-specific guest speakers who made this learning experience truly exceptional. 🙌 We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Sherin Mathew Sherifat Akintunde-Shitu and Idil Mo for guiding us through an enlightening journey into the world of Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Governance, and AI Ethics. The training offered an unparalleled exploration of the diverse opportunities in Data Governance and Artificial Intelligence, leaving participants with a deeper understanding of these fields and their exciting potential. 💬 Notable Quotes: "The Ten Commandments from Sherin for AI was insightful for me." "AI governance and compliance for AI adopters, especially using ISO standards, was a major takeaway." "I’m hoping this course will further my journey towards a career in data governance and risk management." Fash Fasoro Chuks Ododo Nimat Jimoh-Umaru Odunayo Ogunsanwo Azeem Adeyemi #AI #DataGovernance #AIEthics #Upskilling #DataSkills #CareerDevelopment #ArtificialIntelligence #EthicalAI #DataLab

🎉 16 Days to the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit & Festival! 🎉 We're counting down the days to the most anticipated event of the year, celebrating diversity, innovation, and talent across Scotland's ethnic minority communities. Join us for a thrilling 5-day journey filled with inspiring talks, entrepreneurial opportunities, and cultural celebrations! 🌟 Fringe Events: 29 October 2024 🌟 🗣️ African-Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Pipeline Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon Location: Edinburgh Description: Dive deep into the African-Scottish entrepreneurial landscape! Explore how to build thriving businesses, access resources, and navigate Scotland’s ecosystem. This is coming to you in collaboration with DataKirk, Techscaler and Bruce Walker Get Your Ticket: Click here! - https://lu.ma/ers3gxm7 🗣️ Elevate Your Career with FanDuel + DataKirk Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Edinburgh Description: Ready to take your career to the next level? Join DataKirk and Fanduel for an evening of networking, mentorship, and opportunities to unlock your potential. Get Your Ticket: Click here! - https://lnkd.in/eEDy3Nhg 🎤 Fringe Event: 30 October 2024 🎤 🗣️ Resilience In Job Hunting: Overcoming Rejection & Challenges 📍 Tynecastle Park, Innovation Centre, Edinburgh Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30PM An evening with Lara Oyedele. Join her and learn how to turn career and life rejection into valuable opportunities for career and personal growth. Get Your Ticket: Secure your spot now! - https://lu.ma/z1bxnd3l 🎤 The Summit: 31 October 2024 🎤 🗣️ Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit 📍 Tynecastle Park, Gorgie Suite, Edinburgh Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM An all-day summit featuring top thought leaders, panels, and discussions on the future of Scotland’s workforce, inclusive hiring practices, and nurturing a diverse talent pool for Scotland's key industries. Get Your Ticket: Secure your spot now! - https://lnkd.in/exgFVZai 🎉 The Festival: 2 November 2024 🎉 🎶 Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Festival 📍 Glasgow Time: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wrap up the week with a vibrant celebration of culture, food, and music. Experience performances, workshops, and a showcase of Scotland's ethnic minority talents! Get Your Ticket: Join the festivities! - https://lnkd.in/eR8tdZv8 Let’s Thrive Together! In just 16 days, we’ll be celebrating, learning, and building a brighter future for Scotland. Don’t miss out! Secure your tickets today and be part of this incredible journey toward a more inclusive and prosperous Scotland! Tom Arthur Techscaler Scottish Enterprise Wheatley Group Timi Adegunwa Dr. Khadija Coll MBE Ubuntu Glasgow Aneel Singh Bhopal Corra Foundation Firstport UnLtd University of Glasgow University of Strathclyde Glasgow Clyde College Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow City Region City of Glasgow College DataKirk

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just completed a 3-month Work Experience Program with Datakirk, where I had the opportunity to explore the world of data science and analytics. During this program, I gained hands-on experience across several key areas: 🔹 Database Management: Ensured data accuracy and reliability, essential for effective analysis. 🔹 Data Analysis & Visualization: Used Power BI to create insightful visualizations, helping inform data-driven decision-making. 🔹 Data Engineering with Azure: Developed ETL pipelines and utilized Azure tools for seamless data transformation and processing. 🔹 Machine Learning Model Development & Deployment: Built and deployed models, boosting prediction accuracy and providing actionable insights. 🔹 Natural Language Processing (NLP): Applied NLP techniques for text analysis and sentiment detection to enhance customer feedback interpretation. 🔹 Conversational AI: Developed a chatbot using Microsoft Power Virtual Agent, improving user engagement and customer service. I’m grateful to the Datakirk team for this enriching experience, which has strengthened my skills in data science and prepared me to tackle new challenges. I’m excited to apply these skills in future projects and contribute to innovative solutions! #DataScience #MachineLearning #Azure #DataAnalytics #NaturalLanguageProcessing #ConversationalAI #PowerBI #CareerDevelopment #DataKirk