HER+Data MCR is a community working to connect, inspire, support and empower the NW UK’s Women in Data. Our goal is to bring together women and non-binary people who work in data or who would like to work in data - to support one another, share experiences and talk data - big or small! Whether you’re a student just embarking on a career or a seasoned data professional, this group is for you. We want to connect and inspire amazing data women with diverse expertise and experience. This event is very generously hosted by **COLONY Fabrica** (269 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester, M4 7DB). ✨ **Please note:** * Due to venue policies, this event is for **18+ attendees only**. * If you have any **allergies/special dietary requirements**, please let us know in advance, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. * If you have any **access needs**, please get in touch beforehand so we can ensure you have the best experience at the event. **Agenda** (All times in local time) 18:00 - 18:30 Networking with food and drinks 18:30 - 18:40 Welcome and announcements 18:40 Lightning talks and Q&A 20:30 Close **Speakers** 1. [Irene Amadi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/irene-amadi-90089299/) is a Data Engineer at Accenture. She designs and monitors production-scale machine learning pipelines and large-scale data systems. Before moving into engineering, she built a career in broadcast journalism, mental health, and business analysis. **Talk title** From Care Plans to Data Pipelines: A Non-Linear Path into Data Engineering in an AI Driven world. **Talk abstract:** In this talk, she shares her journey into tech as a career changer, moving from working as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to building and supporting modern data platforms. She reflects on what it means to find your place in a rapidly evolving, AI-shaped industry—especially when you come from a non-traditional background—and how prior experience can be channelled into being a

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