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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

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

DataKirk is thrilled to celebrate 🙏 Olaoluwa Erinfolami He is one of our exceptional peer leaders on the Datakirk Youth Internship Initiative (DaYii) and has just completed a remarkable research placement experience on Embodied Carbon with OW Ocean Winds in Edinburgh. At just 16 years old, Olaoluwa has already demonstrated impressive dedication and growth, working on a topic that many in society may not yet fully understand—engineering's impact on environmental sustainability. Happy to see Olaoluwa gain invaluable skills in Advanced Excel, developing an Embodied Carbon Calculator—a tool designed to help engineers estimate emissions and make eco-friendly decisions. His ability to apply his research to real-world solutions speaks volumes about his potential as a future leader. A huge thank you to his mentors, Ethan Glennie and Daniela Szumilas, for their immense support throughout his journey. A special thanks as well to Nuffield Research Placements and OW Ocean Winds for making this incredible opportunity possible! Onivaha L. Timi Olanrewaju Abdulmuiz Adaranijo Iyenoma Ediae Let’s all take a leaf out of Olaoluwa’s book and think about how we can make more sustainable choices in our everyday lives! 🌱 #Datakirk #DaYii #YouthLeaders #Sustainability #EmbodiedCarbon #NuffieldResearchPlacements #FutureLeaders #GreenEngineering #PeerLeadership

Exciting Partnership Announcement – DataKirk & Fidra Analytics We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Fidra Analytics and Craig Hodgson’s amazing team! This collaboration is an incredible step toward empowering communities and creating pathways for underrepresented talent in the Data Analytics and AI industries. At DataKirk, our mission is to bridge the gap in digital skills, and working alongside Fidra Analytics will allow us to create even greater impact. Together, we will focus on providing opportunities, driving innovation, and fostering an inclusive community for the future of work in data and AI. "This partnership reflects our shared vision of making the tech industry more inclusive and accessible. Together, we’re committed to building a brighter future where talent from all walks of life can thrive." – Fash Fasoro, Founder, DataKirk Stay tuned for exciting projects coming your way! 🚀 #DataAnalytics #AI #DigitalInclusion #TechForGood #Community #Partnership #FutureOfWork #DataKirk #FidraAnalytics

Calling Exceptionally Promising Talent in Scotland! Are you a rising star, innovator, or changemaker from Scotland’s ethnic minority community? Do you want to be featured in the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit (SEM SUMMIT) 2024 Magazine and showcase your talent to industry leaders, influencers, and decision-makers? We’re looking for exceptional promising talent to highlight in our magazine! If you have a story to share and are available to attend the Scottish Ethnic Minority Talent Summit on 31st October 2024, we want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to: 1. Showcase your achievements 2. Connect with top professionals 3. Gain recognition for your contributions to diversity and inclusion For more info and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/ePn4Gj_U Submit your interest today! Don't miss this chance to be featured in the SEM Summit Talent Magazine! Manira Ahmad Albert King Abel Aboh Manish Joshi Professor Ross Tuffee Nick Freer Eileen Inglis Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh Hammed Kayode Alabi Pepita Mwanga Thelma Okey-Adibe, Ph.D. FHEA Kweku F. Bram-Larbi DataKirk Odunayo Ogunsanwo Chuks Ododo Azeem Adeyemi Nimat Jimoh-Umaru Afusat Adebayo ACA CIMA Cert BA Leslie Salami, MBA Dr Yekemi Otaru Omolabake Fakunle, PhD, FHEA Dr Nima Ali Sadia Hussain-Savuk Gillian Docherty OBE FRSE Ally Maxwell 🏳️🌈Ana Gallardo Dr Poonam Malik, MBA, FRSE FRSB Atta Yaqub Ravi Sagoo Naira Dar Cara Dzivane Aiden Durrant Scottish Informatics and Computer Science Alliance (SICSA) Serena Barnatt FCIPD Alan Crawley Skyscanner Techscaler Andrew Dobbie Lara Oyedele ✊🏽 🍉

You can register yourself for our Fringe event happening 29 October 2024 at Fanduel. Link - https://lnkd.in/ea_rWhBN

37 days away from our Scottish headline event! 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. Meet some of our incredible line-up: 🔛 Vida Rudkin 🔛 Dr Richmond Davies FBCS 🔛 Lara Oyedele ✊🏽 🍉 🔛 Serena Barnatt FCIPD 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 Fash Fasoro Chuks Ododo Odunayo Ogunsanwo Azeem Adeyemi #SemFest2024 #Scotland #TalentSummit #EthnicMinority #TalentPipeline

We are thrilled to confirm that the DataKirk is continuing its strategic partnership with Techscaler for another year! This collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to fostering #talent, promoting #data-driven entrepreneurship, and strengthening the talent #pipeline within our community. Together, we will continue to provide opportunities, support, and resources that empower individuals to thrive in the #digital economy. Stay tuned for more updates as we work together to build a brighter, more inclusive future. More details to come...watch this space! DataKirk Techscaler Stephen Coleman OBE Steven Drost Yasmin Sulaiman Jennifer McInroy, PhD Abel Aboh Manira Ahmad Vojta Tůma Keboola Oli Littlejohn Chuks Ododo Odunayo Ogunsanwo Azeem Adeyemi Nimat Jimoh-Umaru Albert King Bayes Centre Maxwell Chipulu Ally Maxwell 🏳️🌈 Lucy Butters FRSA Serena Barnatt FCIPD Zahra Hedges Firstport Dechomai Ltd Thelma Okey-Adibe, Ph.D. FHEA Bayile Adeoti FRSA Viana Maya FRSA Eloho Efemuai Timi Adegunwa Eileen Inglis Chris Martin Alan Crawley Kenneth Ferguson Skills Development Scotland Tom Wilkinson Fiona Hogg

Exciting Milestone Achieved for Data Skills for Work! #Upskilling We’re proud to announce the successful completion of our Project Management with Data Analytics Upskilling course, funded by Data Skills for Work at the The Data Lab - Innovation Centre Throughout the sessions, we explored the integration of our #PrimaveraP6 project schedule with #PowerBI to create dynamic and insightful dashboards for project controls and reporting. This hands-on session was facilitated by Azeem Adeyemi and was incredibly impactful. Participants shared overwhelmingly positive feedback on the upskilling course, particularly appreciating the relevance of the content, hands-on practice, and the real-world application of tools like #Primavera and #PowerBI. Many highlighted how the course was tailored to their professional needs, with special praise for the use of the #SEMTSF2024 case study, which effectively demonstrated project scheduling and data analytics in action. For many, the integration of data analytics into project management was a key learning point. The use of #Primavera for project scheduling and #PowerBI for data visualisation provided invaluable skills that participants are excited to implement in their real-world projects. One participant shared, “The #SEMTSF2024 case study was very beneficial in understanding project scheduling and analytics.” This highlights how real-world applications made a significant impact on their learning journey. We are incredibly proud of the progress made and excited to see how these newly acquired skills will shape future projects! 🙌 Together, we are upskilling and reskilling TALENT for a thriving Scotland💪 The Data Lab - Innovation Centre Cheryl Stewart Data-Driven Innovation Initiative Data Skills for Work The Scottish Government Fash Fasoro Chuks Ododo Odunayo Ogunsanwo Albert King Alastair McAlpine Sian Rasdale Alan Crawley Heather Thomson Anna Ashton Scott Nimat Jimoh-Umaru #ProjectManagement #DataAnalytics #PowerBI #PrimaveraP6 #SEMTSF2024 #LearningAndDevelopment #NoOneLeftBehind #SkillsForWork #CareerGrowth #Empowerment