Senior Agile Developer, RNIB
Jun, 2021 - Present
In my current role, I work across RNIB’s technical landscape—supporting both the Reading Services & Newsagent platform, which delivers accessible books and newspapers to the visually impaired, and new initiatives aimed at removing barriers to information. Over the past 3–4 years, I’ve led and single-handedly developed a robust data transformation pipeline that generates fully accessible letters. Leveraging Microsoft Azure’s AI suite—including Document Intelligence for PDF parsing and Azure OpenAI for generative content—I built an end-to-end solution that meets strict PCI compliance. By collaborating closely with technical contacts at Microsoft, I navigated security requirements to safely integrate advanced AI services. This partnership generated internal excitement at Microsoft and evolved into a published case study (Microsoft Customer Story: RNIB Azure AI Services). Building on that success, I now maintain a strong relationship with our Microsoft partner and Microsoft Tech for Social Impact—speaking at events, sharing best practices, and advising nonprofit peers on AI adoption.