The nominees for ‘Health Tech’ at this years Digital Leaders Impact Awards have been announced, Anaeko are proud to sponsor a category that seeks to highlight tremendous innovation in healthcare technology. This award is for an organisation, service or initiative leveraging technology to drive up the adoption of health technologies and devices to benefit patient outcomes.

The Digital Leaders Impact Awards celebrate the digital technology innovations that improve people’s lives and the world around us. The awards are open to any person, business, government or non-profit creating or delivering digital products or services for positive social impact. While the selection process is led by industry professionals, the final result in each category is decided by public vote, so it is super important that you vote for your selected pioneer in ‘Health Tech’ and across all the other categories this year.

Digital Leaders is an initiative that has created a shared professional space for senior leadership from different sectors promoting effective, long-term digital transformation. Our community of 100,000 senior leaders are involved in leveraging technology to promote economic growth, increase social well-being and narrow social gaps across the UK.

We believe that Anaeko is a perfect fit, not only to sponsor the ‘Health Tech’ category at this years awards but to also be a part of this event as we are a Data Analytics and Digital Services Specialist, who deliver intelligent multi-cloud analytics for mature organisations in regulated industries, including the healthcare sector.

From our Belfast headquarters we have delivered over 400 data management and analytics projects since 2004. We design data fabrics across millions of assets, build platforms that analyse exabytes of data, operate applications that engage millions of users, and transfer products that process billions of records. And we can’t wait to see what each nominee has to showcase in this innovative category.

Health Tech 2022 Nominees

Healum

AI powered collaborative software for healthcare professionals to deliver personalised care and support for people with long term conditions

HN

HN is a healthcare company that delivers AI guided case-finding, clinical coaching, remote monitoring, and virtual ward solutions to the NHS.

Patchwork

Patchwork Health is a cloud-based workforce management solution for healthcare providers. Patchwork Health provides digital tools for rota design, e-rostering, staff engagement, temporary staffing bank management, collaborative staff banks, and vendor management . Our growing community of clinicians provide a source of additional capacity for bank recruitment.

The Digital Leaders Impact Awards Ceremony 2022

The 6th Impact Awards will take place in-person on 10th March 2022 from 6.30pm..

The venue is the iconic Ministry of Sound. Our venue for this year’s awards first opened its doors way back in September 1991. Inspired by New York’s cavernous house venues. This was the first club dedicated to house music, the first club to pick up the gauntlet laid down by the second summer of love and, most importantly, the world’s first nightclub with a room built purely for exceptional sound quality. Put simply, there is literally no better place on earth to hear the names of this year’s winners read out.

We can promise you the most fun you have ever had at an awards event that celebrates tech for good.

Anaeko are proud to sponsor the ‘Impact Awards 2022’. The Impact Awards celebrate digital innovations that improve people’s lives and the world around us. They are open to any individual, business, government or non-profit using digital products or services for positive social or environmental benefit.

Anaeko will be sponsoring this years HealthTech award, which looks to recognise an organisation, service or initiative leveraging technology to drive up the adoption of health technologies and devices to benefit patient outcomes.

This year the award categories have been expanded in order to accurately reflect the work going on in Tech for Good, including environment, mental health, social welfare, sustainable living and net zero.

A different and growing event

Now in their 6th year the awards will be open to any person, business, government or non-profit creating or delivering digital products or services for positive social impact. Entries will open on the 7th of December 2021 and will close on the 4th February 2022. Following the nominations, the Awards will be held at the iconic Ministry of Sound on the 17th March 2022. Digital Leaders promises this event to be the “ party of the century “ with an estimated 200 guests made up of winners, finalists, judges and supporters in celebration of the incredible work they have carried out in the last year.

The judging process

A panel of 20 judges will shortlist the entries virtually to 36 finalists in 12 categories. There will be a second round of judging to choose the final winners through interview, once the 36 finalists have been announced, one will be chosen for the People’s Choice Award by the Digital Leaders community via online voting.

Themes and Categories

The Awards are categorised under three themes: People, Society and Business. Under each of these themes are four categories.

People

Digital Poverty

Education 

Employment & Skills 

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Society

Sustainable Living 

HealthTech 

Social Transformation 

Pandemic Innovation

Business

Business Transformation 

Financial Inclusion 

Social Enterprise

Net Zero

Winners and alumni

Notable Impact Awards winners to date include Babylon Health, Signly, Beam, what3words, TechUpWomen, Euan’s Guide, Winnow, 360 Giving, YOTI and Bethnal Green Ventures. 

Over the last five years Digital Leaders have given out a total of 65 awards. With a finalists alumni of over 180 extraordinary organisations.

Entries and nominations are open until the 4th of February 2022. Click here to nominate now!

Varsha Modake has worked in the tech industry for over a decade, taking on various roles within her career from team lead to software engineer. With an array of international experience under her belt and credits on a number of large scale projects, we want to learn more about Varsha and her journey too Anaeko. 

What is a Software Engineer

As a Software Engineer at Anaeko, you will work on projects where you can make a real difference to people’s lives and help develop solutions on a global scale. You will work in a constantly evolving environment, due to technological advances and the strategic direction of the organisation you work for. You’ll create, maintain, audit and improve systems to meet particular needs, often as advised by a systems analyst or architect, testing both hard and software systems to diagnose and resolve system faults.

You receive great support and mentoring, balanced with the experience of being given real, meaningful work to do, to help you truly develop both technically and professionally. You will learn from other experienced developers, project managers and customer-facing staff.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing high quality solutions which impact the lives of users worldwide.
  
• Working as part of a team to solve problems and produce innovative software solutions.
  
•  Learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you learn, develop and grow.
  
•  Developing excellent technical, team-working and Agile project experience.
  
• Contributing to peer reviews of designs, code and test specifications
  
• Continuous innovation and improvement

Software Engineer Skills

Communication Skills

It’s extremely rare that Software Engineers work in isolation. In fact, what separates Software Engineers from similar roles like Software Developers tends to be the amount of high-level collaboration, leadership, and team building required of a Software Engineer – and communication skills are key to all of that. Software Engineers should be able to clearly communicate – in writing and orally – with virtually any type of team or company stakeholder, regardless of that person’s technical background.

Team Player

Software Engineers typically work as part of a team – or leading one – and creating or maintaining great software programs requires the input and expertise of a great number of people. Success or failure will be shared by that team. Successful Software Engineers must understand how to compromise, how to motivate others to deliver the best work they’re capable of, and how to take and learn from criticism.

Problem Solving

Successfully steering software development projects to completion requires quickly identifying and solving a lot of issues along the way. Software Engineers must be curious and creative problem-solvers, able to sift through code to pinpoint a programming error while also anticipating other issues before they arise and adapting quickly to solve them.

Attention to Detail

Software Engineers are expected to be precise and meticulous, with a high level of attention to detail applied to everything from coding to testing to documenting projects. Some software engineering industry best practices – like using version control systems to keep track of old work – fall into this category of soft skills.

VARSHA MODAKE ON WORKING AT ANAEKO

TIM : Hi Varsha, do you want to introduce yourself, and your position within Anaeko?

VARSHA : My name is Varsha Modake, and I am a Software Engineer at Anaeko

TIM : How would you summarise what you do at Anaeko?

VARSHA : My current role at Anaeko is Software Engineer/full stack developer, this is a big role that involves working on front end, back end and database development. As a software developer you need to be up-to-date with technology, because in the current era platforms and tools are constantly evolving and you don’t want to be left behind.

As a Software Engineer, myself and my team must understand the customers requirements and develop a web or app with the help of front end and back end technologies. After implementation it goes through several rounds of testing and after that we present it to the customer and use any feedback to make adjustments to the final product. We repeat this process many times during a project.

TIM : And how long have you worked at Anaeko?

VARSHA : I joined Anaeko in March of this year, Anaeko gave me an opportunity to work in a UK environment. I had started my career in India as this was where I grew up, so this opportunity has allowed me to diversify. I had taken a two year career break after the birth of my first child and Anaeko gave me the opportunity to start my career again.

TIM : What makes you want to stay at Anaeko and what do you enjoy?

VARSHA : Anaeko gives me the chance to work with various new technologies, and as I said earlier being up-to-date with the latest technology is very import as a software engineer. Anaeko has given me the oppurtunity to work on so many different projects, and I love the variety that it gives me on a weekly basis.

TIM : What does your average day look like?

VARSHA :  I usually start with looking at my calendar and then plan my work and day accordingly. We work in an Agile Model and on a weekly basis. So after checking my calendar I usually check my JIRA board and see what work has to be done for that day. A typical day starts with looking at new feature developments or working on a new requirement that’s come in. A lot of my day is taken up with extensive research and exploring various developments to ensure that they’re feasible.

TIM : Tell us about a recent project you worked on or a nice encounter you had with a co-worker.

VARSHA : Currently I am working on an outsourced project within a small team of four. There is myself, a UX developer, a project manager and a junior developer. I am currently mentoring the junior which is hugely rewarding work. The entire team is friendly, helpful and supportive! And always ready to take on any challenge! I love working with them!

If a career at Anaeko sounds like the perfect fit for you, or someone you know! View our current vacancies HERE.

Dylan Wall is a newbie to the tech industry in Northern Ireland beginning his career within the team at Anaeko. With a large amount of experience under his belt already and an enthusiasm to develop and innovate in the future, we want to look at Dylan’s journey from graduate to Software Engineer at Anaeko.

What is a Graduate Software Engineer

As a Graduate Software Engineer at Anaeko, you will work on projects where you can make a real difference to people’s lives and help develop solutions on a global scale. A graduate position allows you to implement your academic study in real time, and develop your skills as an Engineer in multiple disciplines and work on many projects.

You receive great support and mentoring, balanced with the experience of being given real, meaningful work to do, to help you truly develop both technically and professionally. You will learn from our experienced developers, project managers and customer-facing staff.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing high quality solutions which impact the lives of users worldwide.
  
• Working as part of a team to solve problems and produce innovative software solutions.
  
•  Learning about new technologies and approaches, with talented colleagues who will help you learn, develop and grow.
  
•  Developing excellent technical, team-working and Agile project experience.
  
• Contributing to peer reviews of designs, code and test specifications
  
• Continuous innovation and improvement

Graduate Software Engineer Skills

Communication Skills

It’s extremely rare that Software Engineers work in isolation. In fact, what separates Software Engineers from similar roles like Software Developers tends to be the amount of high-level collaboration, leadership, and team building required of a Software Engineer – and communication skills are key to all of that. Software Engineers should be able to clearly communicate – in writing and orally – with virtually any type of team or company stakeholder, regardless of that person’s technical background.

Team Player

Software Engineers typically work as part of a team – or leading one – and creating or maintaining great software programs requires the input and expertise of a great number of people. Success or failure will be shared by that team. Successful Software Engineers must understand how to compromise, how to motivate others to deliver the best work they’re capable of, and how to take and learn from criticism.

Problem Solving

Successfully steering software development projects to completion requires quickly identifying and solving a lot of issues along the way. Software Engineers must be curious and creative problem-solvers, able to sift through code to pinpoint a programming error while also anticipating other issues before they arise and adapting quickly to solve them.

Attention to Detail

Software Engineers are expected to be precise and meticulous, with a high level of attention to detail applied to everything from coding to testing to documenting projects. Some software engineering industry best practices – like using version control systems to keep track of old work – fall into this category of soft skills.

DYLAN WALL ON WORKING AT ANAEKO

TIM : Hi Dylan, do you want to introduce yourself, and your position within Anaeko?

 EMMA: My name is Dylan Wall, and I am a graduate software engineer at Anaeko

TIM: Perfect, so how would you summarise what you do on a daily basis, what does a graduate software engineers day look like?

DYLAN: My average day involves going to my current projects JIRA board and seeing what work needs to be done for that day. I will then work through it independently and attend any team meetings that I need to. At the end of each day we have a scrum meeting to ensure we are on track and to catch up with the US team due to the time difference. I also keep up with the Slack channels on the IBM platforms, and try to answer as many questions as I can. And then ask as many questions as I can also.

So currently, I’m subcontracted to IBM, which involves working in a team with Anaeko colleagues, and also IBM employees including many from the US. I love to be involved in large scale projects such as this one with IBM as they are incredibly interesting, because it’s so vast and dense. And being new to the industry I have already gained so much experience and being able to pick the minds of my Anaeko colleagues has been fantastic.

TIM: And how long have you worked for Anaeko and what made you want to work for the company?

DYLAN: So I’ve worked at Anaeko from January of this year, and I basically started straight off the back of my master’s degree. I completed my master’s in IOT or the ‘internet of things’.

I’ve learned so much since starting here. And that’s a credit to management, as in the relatively short time I’ve been here I’ve been exposed to a lot of different technologies that were new to me and since then I’ve learned a lot. Since starting everyone has made me feel very welcome, and i’ve yet to meet someone who refuses help or has refused  to give me help and support when I need it. And the learning opportunities are fantastic here at Anaeko.

You get the chance to work on many different projects, that utilise various technologies which as a graduate software engineer is brilliant as you are constantly developing your skillset. And as a new age software engineer, you have to be adaptable, as trends and methods are changing everyday. Also the hybrid working model is great, and offers amazing flexibility.

TIM:  What do you look forward to most at work? 

 DYLAN: I love to learn and I definitely would say that I learn something new everyday in my current role. I enjoy working with my team and we have formed a great working relationship with one another and I think when your working on such large projects, this is super important. I couldn’t pin point just one aspect of my job that I enjoy the most because I think it takes each piece together to really make it a great team and company to work with and for. 

If a career at Anaeko sounds like the perfect fit for you, or someone you know! View our current vacancies HERE.

The Digital Leaders 100 Awards are over, after their 9th successful year celebrating the individuals and organisations from the public, private and non-profit sectors who are demonstrating a pioneering and sustainable approach to digital transformation in the UK. We had an incredible time attending this event and watching  this year’s winners be selected high above the London skyline on the 11th of November.

Anaeko were proud to sponsor the ‘Big Data Innovation’ category at this years Digital Leaders 100 Awards in London. Anaeko our thrilled to have sponsored a category that seeks to highlight tremendous innovation in the technical industry. Organisations are increasingly defined by their data and how they use it. This award is for a digital product or service that in the last year has had a measurable impact and delivered real outcomes in the field of big data.

The DL100 list is created by public vote and celebrates the teams and individuals who are working hard behind the scenes to secure the UK’s Digital Transformation. Digital leaders have been asking the public to help find these digital pioneers from across the UK and from the public, private and non-profit sectors, every year since 2013. While the selection process is led by industry professionals, the final result in each category is decided by public vote, so it was fantastic to see such a strong public present during the lead up to the event and the final itself. 

Digital Leaders is an initiative that has created a shared professional space for senior leadership from different sectors promoting effective, long-term digital transformation. Our community of 100,000 senior leaders are involved in leveraging technology to promote economic growth, increase social well-being and narrow social gaps across the UK.

We believe that Anaeko is a perfect fit for the Digital Leaders platform, not only to sponsor the ‘Big Data Innovation’ category but to also be a part of this event and many like it as we are a Data Analytics and Digital Services Specialists, who deliver intelligent multi-cloud analytics for mature organisations in regulated industries.

From our Belfast headquarters we have delivered over 400 data management and analytics projects since 2004. We design data fabrics across millions of assets, build platforms that analyse exabytes of data, operate applications that engage millions of users, and transfer products that process billions of records. 

Big Data Innovation Winner 2021 

DAERA Information Hub

The DAERA Information Hub has been transformational, enabling the department to discover, view, and analyse data; supporting informed and effective policy-making decisions within Food and Farming, the Environment, Fisheries, Forestry, Animal and Plant Health in Northern Ireland.

DAERA have developed Dashboards to view and explore data from the main statistical publications produced by the Department. This dashboard includes information on livestock, municipal waste, food and drink processing and green house gas inventory.

Congratulations to this fantastic team for their hard work and dedication to using technology for big data innovation in Northern Ireland and across the UK!

Digital Leaders Local Champion (Northern Ireland) 2021 

Jayne Brady

Head, Northern Ireland Civil Service

Jayne is an engineer at heart with extensive, board experience and a track record of success that transcends blue-chip corporations, start-ups and funding ecosystems. She has over 20 years’ leadership experience and a diverse skillset including venture capital, due diligence, corporate governance, setting strategy, leading teams, technical ownership and finance across complex organisational structures internationally.

And that’s a wrap!

To find out more about this years champions or to view information about all the finalists, visit the DL100 website for more details. 

Nominations for next year’s awards will open in April 2022.

Anaeko is excited to be supporting this year’s Digital Leaders Week 2021.This will be the events 5^th year with the national initiative promoting digital transformation, leadership and innovation. The event will launch at 9am on Monday 14th June, and will see 200+ sessions, 300 speakers and 30,000 free places online covering 12 topics, 4 sectors and 7 UK regions and the three home nations.

This year’s event will be like no other, with the entire event being held virtually due to covid-19. The virtual aspect of the event will truly showcase the resilience and adaptability of the technology industry across the UK. Digital leaders 2021 are working with a professional videographer to edit the talks into an engaging and well edited film, which will be streamed live on the Monday morning. This will be supported by a vast amount of interactive social media content with the ability to book in to watch selected lectures and sessions.

Denis Murphy, Chairman and CEO of Anaeko, said: “We are delighted to be Digital Leaders Partner for Northern Ireland this year. We very much support the Digital Leaders mission of building leaders to drive digital transformation across the public sector. This is particularly important in a post pandemic world”.

The theme for the week in Northern Ireland will be achieving Net Zero Carbon. This is becoming a major focus, not just across Northern Ireland but across all the regions. And will require collaboration between private sector, public sector and academia. Belfast’s ‘Net Zero Roadmap’ was launched in December 2020 by Climate Northern Ireland to improve the regions carbon footprint. Another initiative launched in early 2021 has been ‘Towards Net Zero’ a major strategic focus for Northern Ireland Water as the biggest user of electricity in the region.     

This theme will be looked at in further detail at Northern Ireland’s annual lecture keynote address on 15th June 2021. This presentation will focus on Northern Ireland’s strategies to mitigate the climate emergency through smarter water management. As a leader in software, Aneako will partner with NI Water to deliver this year’s annual lecture and panel discussion on the challenges around becoming carbon neutral by 2050. As part of Digital Leaders Week, Alistair Jinks, Director of Business Services at NI Water, will present Northern Ireland’s creative strategies in the water sector for slowing climate change by coupling bold leadership with digital innovation. For further details and to register follow the link HERE.

This event comes at a very important time as we work to unlock the UK’s economy and emerge from the tight lockdown restrictions that have been in place, since March 2020. This is the UK’s single biggest gathering of people focused on digital transformation and will address three key questions our partnering organisations face during this accelerated period of digital transformation: What works? How to? And where can we get advice? Over the five days delegates will get access to the best practice, meet the organisations that can help them answer these questions, develop new ideas and find practical solutions. There is also the opportunity to build peer-to-peer networks in order to share new thinking – all from the comfort of our home working environments.

We hope that you will all join us for an exciting week of content and innovation for the Digital Leaders week between 14^th and 18^th of June 2021.

Follow the link below to register: