Explore my speaking engagements, publications, media features, and the ssensimm founder journey.
hackajob HQ
Sharing personal journey of autism diagnosis and its impact on DevOps career. Discussing neurodiversity in tech and creating inclusive workplaces.
Watch on YouTube →Global Tech Advocates
Intimate conversation about being a Black woman in tech, intersectionality, and building inclusive technology. Featured in book "The Voices In The Shadows."
Watch on YouTube →Beyond 6 Seconds • 27 Jun 2022
Deep dive into neurodiversity in tech industry, creating accessible environments, and leveraging neurodivergent talent for innovation.
Watch on YouTube →SkillStruct • 600+ views
Conversation about DevOps career journey, technical leadership, and building sustainable engineering practices.
Watch on YouTube →Global Tech Advocates • 12 Jul 2022
Celebrating Black women in technology, sharing experiences, and discussing strategies for building more inclusive tech communities.
Watch on YouTube →hackajob HQ • 24 Aug 2022
Insights into award-winning DevOps practices, career progression, and thought leadership in the DevOps space.
Watch on YouTube →"Black, queer and neurodivergent in tech: How one advocate is creating safe space for intersectionality"
Mashable • 13 Apr 2023
Exploring the intersection of identity in tech and how lived experience drives inclusive innovation.
Read on Mashable →"How I Became A Junior Software Engineer In 100 Days"
People of Color in Tech • 4 Apr 2019
Career transition story and insights into rapid skill development and breaking into tech.
Read Article →"Three tips for making your micro:bit lessons more inclusive"
BBC • 16 Apr 2024
Educational guidance on creating accessible STEM learning experiences for neurodivergent students.
Read on BBC →"The Voices In The Shadows"
51 stories of Black women in tech, including Jennifer's personal journey. Distributed in schools across UK & Ireland and sold globally.
Learn More →DevOps & Infrastructure Articles
Published technical articles on DevOps practices, database optimization, and infrastructure engineering on platforms including Harness.io.
View Technical Writing →Building AI-Powered Sensory Overload Prediction
ssensimm is an AI-powered health app that integrates with wearables to predict and prevent sensory overload for neurodivergent individuals. Leveraging machine learning and personal lived experience to create inclusive health technology.
Current Traction
Forbes
"Can AI increase diversity on tech teams?"
The Guardian
Career features on women in tech and engineering
BBC
Inclusive STEM education and tech accessibility
CNET
"Avoiding Crisis Moments: AI App for Sensory Overload" (Sept 2025)
Silicon Republic
Computer Weekly
Mashable
We Are Tech Women
Refinery29
People of Color in Tech
Leading Ladies Africa
"Women in Tech" series
BBC News
Black Tech Achievement Awards coverage
Contact me for press & booking enquiries:
info@jenniferopal.co