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Hey, I'm Shav πŸ‘‹

Multi-Award Winning Software Developer at AND Digital with 3+ years of experience building accessible, full-stack digital solutions. After pivoting from Finance and graduating in French and Spanish (The Open University, 2024), I bridge the gap between complex logic and human-centric design.

I am deeply committed to best practices, inclusive tech education, and mental health advocacy within the industry - founding initiatives like the Code & Chill events in Leeds for women in tech.


πŸ› οΈ Tech Stack & Skills

Category Technologies
Frontend React TypeScript JavaScript
Backend Nodejs Java C#
Database SQL MongoDB
Specialisms Web Accessibility (A11y), AI/Machine Learning, Responsive Design

🎀 Public Speaking & Workshops

I am available for talks and panel discussions. My core topics include:

  • Women in Tech: Strategies for career longevity, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the impact of community-led mentorship.
  • Pivoting to Tech: Navigating the journey from non-traditional backgrounds into Software Engineering.
  • Diversity & Representation: Amplifying underrepresented voices and the power of community (UN Women UK CSW68 insights).
  • Mental Health in Dev: Creating supportive spaces and combating burnout in fast-paced tech environments.

πŸ† Recognitions & Awards

  • ✨ 2025 Featured: The Tech Women Celebration 50 (The Channel Co, Computing)
  • ✨ 2025 Longlist: ComputerWeekly.com’s Most Influential Women in UK Tech
  • πŸ† 2025 Winner: Rising Star in STEAM (Women in STEAM Excellence Awards)
  • πŸ† 2025 Winner: Rising Star (Global Queens Community Awards)
  • πŸ† 2023 Winner: One to Watch (Leeds Digital Festival)
  • πŸ† 2022 Winner: Most Innovative Project (Black CodHer)
  • πŸ“– Featured in 'The Voices in the Shadow' (Vol. 4) by GTA Black Women in Tech highlighting 51 influential Black women in UK tech.

πŸ”­ Currently focusing on...

  • Refining my portfolio using React and TypeScript.
  • Upskilling in C# and Backend Architecture.
  • 🧠 Exploring Machine Learning and its intersection with accessibility.

⚑ Fun Facts

  • 🌍 I speak 3 languages and am currently learning Cantonese and Mandarin.
  • πŸ€ΈπŸΎβ€β™€οΈ I am a retired circus artist! You can still find me upside down on the Aerial Hoop.
  • 🧢 When I'm not coding, I'm birdwatching, knitting, or experimenting in the kitchen (usually with a cat nearby).

πŸ“« Let's Connect!

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  1. black-codher-bootcamp-2021-jackson/personal-project-sxpydo black-codher-bootcamp-2021-jackson/personal-project-sxpydo Public

    personal-project-sxpydo created by GitHub Classroom

    JavaScript 1

  2. cat-spinner cat-spinner Public

    TypeScript

  3. connect4 connect4 Public

    Building Connect4 from this kata, https://agilekatas.co.uk/katas/ConnectFour-Kata.

    C#