‘Sheffield Digital Insight’ focuses on careers in the tech sector. In a series of interviews with people who work in the Sheffield City Region, we are starting a conversation about different roles, the skills you need or can expect to learn, and everything that is exciting and inspiring about working in tech. This episode features Ryan Temple who is Head of Product Development at Tes. Sarah asks him about the main skills and tasks involved in the job, how his career has progressed, which parts of the job he finds challenging and which aspects he enjoys the most, and what it's like working for the company. Tes has evolved from a printed newspaper supplement to support schools and teachers with their work, into a leading education business and global digital community. In 2018, Tes opened an office in Sheffield and here the evolution continues, with the announcement of a new Engineering Hub in 2021 and the creation of 20 new roles in the city. You can find out more in our company spotlight.Watch our series of interviews on the Sheffield Digital YouTube channel and subscribe to the channel for new episodes. Find out more about the campaign on our website.Subscribe to the podcastIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksRyan was interviewed online by Sarah Lister, Membership Coordinator at Sheffield Digital, on 4th August 2022.Every episode comes with a list of links to the companies we reference.TesSheffield DigitalSheffield Digital InsightDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Mel follows-up with Dan and Andrew from Airship, delves into some Sheffield history and finds out the highs and lows of reinventing a tech business.If you listened to Episode 72 of this podcast, you will have heard us chat with two very successful start-ups: Mina and Airship. You will also have discovered that Airship isn’t really a start-up; the company was originally set up in 2003. Since then, it’s grown, shrunk, pivoted and changed from being an agency that “sells hours” to a SaaS technology business.Mel wanted to find out more – what’s that journey like and what does it take to make the change from being a lifestyle business to a high-growth business with a clear exit strategy? So this is a special follow-up episode, hearing from two of the senior people in the business about their journey.The guests for this episode are Dan Brookman, CEO, and Andrew Whiteley, Director, from Airship.As this is a “special” episode, there’s no news or updates, just an in-depth interview. We hope you enjoy it and, if there are other stories you’d like us to explore, please let us know.Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email [email protected] to get in touch and share your thoughts. Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.AirshipDan Brookman on LinkedInAndrew Whiteley on LinkedInJoin our Slack community – Sheffield DigitalMeet our members | Sheffield DigitalBecome a member of Sheffield DigitalDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let us know. Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.

In episode 73 of the Sheffield Digital podcast we talk to Natalie Ward, City Manager for CityFibre. We’re also joined by Giorgio Cassella, Head of Marketing at Evoluted and founder of Afterwork.gg, and Adam Jessop, founder and CEO of Endpoint Gaming.First up, we ask Natalie about how she got into working in broadband connectivity, what changes she has seen over time, and getting more young people into tech careers.Then we speak to Giorgio and Adam about the eSports scene in Sheffield, how people from the community can get involved, which types of people they need in the industry, and what trends they envisage in the near future.Finally, Mel and Chris share some of their usual updates from the city’s digital sector, including:Economy.dotSHF meetingSheffield City Council’s Business Response GroupSecond Digital Inclusion Taskforce meeting&nbsp;Chris’ involvement with the Digital Meet Manufacturing CommissionChris is about to join the Skills Accelerator BoardTutorful raises a further £3m from Northern Venture Capital Trust and NPIFLots of local companies winning awards&nbsp;Razor, Tribepad, Tutorful, Mina and Nimble shortlisted for Prolific North Tech AwardsTickets for Good launched the ticket fund to fundraise for event tickets to be donated to NHS teams. Meetups starting to happen in person againHybrid GeekBrekky at Tamper Sellers Wheel and on zoomMark Pearce’s National Parks app crowdfunderDon’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email [email protected] to get in touch and share your thoughts.&nbsp;Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.Natalie Ward on LinkedInCityFibreGiorgio Cassella on LinkedInAfterwork.ggAdam Jessop on LinkedInEndpointSam Chapman at The FloowSheffield City CouncilDigital Meet ManufacturingDepartment of Computing at SHUTutorfulTutorful raises funds for international expansion<a href="https://www.evoluted.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In the first half of episode 72 we discuss product development and scalability, working remotely and hiring during national lockdowns, Sheffield as a tech business location, how to encourage people to enter careers in tech, and diversity in the industry.And here are our guests:Julian Cole, Lead Developer, and Andrew Whiteley, Director, from Airship.Laurie Nicholas, Principal UX Developer, and Ashley Tate, Co-Founder, from Mina.It was so nice to hear about these exciting startup journeys, how the companies have adapted since COVID-19, and future plans.In the second half of episode 72, Mel and Chris share some of their usual updates from the city’s digital sector, including:Sheffield Digital is still going strong and keeping people connectedKeep up to date by subscribing to the newsletterNew workspaces opening in the city and planning approvedGrowth at Nimble ApproachFountain Precinct becoming a ‘tech hub’Joi Polloi’s project collaboration with Field for Wentworth Woodhouse in BarnsleyEndpoint Esports looking for a flexible workspace and a studio spaceBig announcement at Sumo DigitalSheffield Digital mentoring schemeInterviews with people who work in the digital sector on our YouTube channelUTC Sheffield Multi-Academy Trust&nbsp;Sheffield Hallam University programmes delivering business support for SMEsBusiness networking for Sheffield Digital membersDon’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email [email protected] to get in touch and share your thoughts.&nbsp;Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.Julian Cole on LinkedIn&nbsp;Andrew Whiteley on LinkedInLaurie Nicholas on LinkedInAshley Tate on LinkedInAirshipMinaSumo Digital AcademySEO WorksNimble ApproachHive ITJoi PolloiCubo WorkJoin the UTC Sheffield Multi-Academy Trust<a href="https://www.shu.ac.uk/business/support/sheffield-city-region"...

In episode 71 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast we speak to Kathy Loizou, Co-founder and Director of The Children's Media Conference, and we're also joined by Alex Amsel, award-winning game developer and blockchain expert.In the first part of the episode, Kathy fills us in on the history of The Children’s Media Conference, how it’s adapted during Covid-times and why digital folk should attend this year’s event (tip: there’s a discount for Sheffield Digital members too). Kathy also tells us about Playground at Site Gallery in Sheffield, which is taking place from 1 to 11 July in 2021.In the second part of the episode, we speak to Alex about NFTs - what they are, why there's been a recent boom, his views on sustainability issues, and how to learn more about bitcoin. Chris also asks him what the heck happened with Cryptopunk NFTs.&nbsp;Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email [email protected] to get in touch and share your thoughts.&nbsp;Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.The Children's Media ConferenceDiscount for membersPlayground&nbsp;Kathy Loizou on LinkedInTedx Sheffield 2014: From Bitcoin to Skynet and why it's all my faultThe paper that first introduced BitcoinEthereumAlex Amsel on LinkedInJoin our Slack community – Sheffield DigitalMeet our members | Sheffield DigitalBecome a member of Sheffield DigitalDid we miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let me know.&nbsp;Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under...

In episode 70 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast, Iain and Mel share the news that the podcast is going on a short pause. But more importantly, we want your feedback on how we can make it much better.&nbsp;What kind of feedback are we talking? Well, we’ve been recording since 2017 and we’ve had a fairly consistent interview/news format throughout. This last 12 months has seen us record online rather than in person, and that actually gives us more options.&nbsp;This is a short show. Have a listen, then have a think, and then let us know what might tickle your fancy. Seasons? More panel discussions? Shorter episodes? Dare we say… sponsorships? We are very much all ears and happy to take all thoughts on board.&nbsp;You can contact us through the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email [email protected] and we’ll get it there.&nbsp;Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.&nbsp;

In this final episode of 2020, Iain, Mel and Chris look back on what has been a year of unique challenges for Sheffield's digital businesses and community members. After sharing a few personal reflections, we turn to the kinds of difficulties the community has faced, as well as the different ways people have used their creativity and generosity to help others in need. Finally, Mel and Chris look ahead to the coming months and what 2021 may have in store for us all. We finish by thinking about Sheffield Digital itself and how it can strengthen its influence and support even more people in the years ahead.Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.&nbsp;

In episode 68 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast, we are joined by Ivan Phelan, Senior Research Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University who specialises in using VR for healthcare, and Jake Habgood, Director of Education Partnerships at Sumo Digital.&nbsp;It was great to have Ivan and Jake with us to discuss using games and VR in various healthcare settings, and Sumo’s new digital academy which aims to get more young people into the industry.&nbsp;Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email [email protected] to get in touch and share your thoughts.&nbsp;Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.&nbsp;Ivan Phelan on LinkedInJake Habgood on LinkedInDr Jake Habgood Joins TIGA as Educational AdvisorWelcome to Sumo DigitalSumo Digital AcademyJoin our Slack community – Sheffield DigitalMeet our members | Sheffield DigitalBecome a member of Sheffield DigitalDid I miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let me know.&nbsp;Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can share your thoughts with us on Twitter or on the channel in the Sheffield Digital Slack community.Thank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.&nbsp;

In episode 67 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast we look ahead to the Sheffield Digital Festival with four of our fantastic event organisers. They talk us through what they have planned for their events and and their approach to doing it all virtually.&nbsp;And here are our guests:Amanda and Simon Cookson from Northern Value CreatorsTim Latham from Data TrainerHannah Byk from Better PointsIt was so nice to hear all about their plans for the festival. It’s going to be a fantastic week and we highly recommend you try and go to as many events as possible. Check the show notes below for links.&nbsp;As usual, in the second half of episode 67, Mel and Chris share some of their usual updates from the city’s digital sector, including:the new Sumo Digital AcademyASK4 Data Centre makes the move to renewable energyour series on career change in the digital sectora nudge to complete the National Digital Skills AuditSheffield Digital Festival news.Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email [email protected] to get in touch and share your thoughts.&nbsp;Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.&nbsp;Simon Cookson on LinkedInAmanda Cookson on LinkedInHannah Byk on LinkedInTim Latham on LinkedInNorthern Value Creators – We develop people and grow relationshipsAI Consultancy - DatatrainerBetterPoints Ltd – Behaviour change technologyBeing Human at Work | Sheffield Digital FestivalSheffield Virtual TechExpo | Sheffield Digital FestivalClimathon 2020 in SheffieldSheffield Digital is now part of the National Digital Skills Audit – Sheffield Digital2020 | Sheffield Digital FestivalJoin our Slack community – Sheffield

In episode 66 of the Sheffield Digital Podcast we speak to Tracey Johnson and David Akeroyd from Barnsley DMC and Barnsley College respectively. They tell us all about DMC2, a new space for companies to scale up, co-work and enjoy a thriving community.&nbsp;It was great to hear all about the digital scene in Barnsley from Tracey and David. Despite COVID, there is a lot going on and plenty for you to get involved with and check out. Please go learn more via the links in the show notes below.&nbsp;In the second half of the show, Mel and Chris share some of their usual updates from the city’s digital sector, including:our community’s response to LEP strategic economic plana chance to connect with six talented interns on a new part-funded scheme for SMEs from the University of Sheffield and XR Storiesinformation about the new IR35 rulesSheffield Digital being now part of the National Digital Skills AuditSheffield Digital Festival news.Don’t forget, you can always join the Sheffield Digital Slack community or email [email protected] to get in touch and share your thoughts.&nbsp;Subscribe to the showIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Notes and linksEvery episode comes with a list of links to all of the various people, companies and topics that we reference.&nbsp;Tracey Johnson on LinkedInDavid Akeroyd on LinkedInBarnsley DMCBarnsley CollegeOur community’s response to LEP strategic economic plan – Sheffield DigitalNeed help on your next XR project? – Sheffield DigitalSheffield Digital is now part of the National Digital Skills Audit – Sheffield Digital2020 | Sheffield Digital FestivalJoin our Slack community – Sheffield DigitalMeet our members | Sheffield DigitalBecome a member of Sheffield DigitalDid I miss something you’re looking for? Just get in touch and let me know.&nbsp;Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can <a...