Sharon is a dual Microsoft Business Applications MVP in Customer Experience and Customer Service.  An expert Microsoft Certified Senior Dynamics 365 Solution Architect, she's led the delivery and implementation of several tailored and value-oriented solutions to meet diverse global and national business requirements, that lead to positive customer outcomes.

As Founder of the UK Charity HeuristicDev: The Mentoring Hub, and regular Community contributor through my HeuristicDev blog posts and International public speaking, she has a 'thing' for learning, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire for sharing both to uplift and empower all.

If you want to know more about the vision and values of The Mentoring Hub, come talk to Sharon at our booth at South Coast Summit.

HeuristicDev: The Mentoring Hub

One connection can change everything. Start here.

HeuristicDev is a UK charitable organisation (CIO Foundation – registration pending) dedicated to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in Digital Technology and STEM. We provide education, training, and mentoring programmes that empower people who are under-represented in tech to thrive.

Why is The Mentoring Hub needed?

As of 2025, women make up only around 26% of the UK tech workforce — meaning that for every woman in the industry, there are roughly three men. The Mentoring Hub’s services play a crucial role in changing this imbalance, supporting women and other under-represented groups to enter, progress, and flourish in their tech careers.

New Speaker Academy

Join us at our stand to learn about the New Speaker Academy — a structured programme designed to build confidence and help aspiring speakers share their voices. Participants are paired with a mentor who supports them step by step through creating sessions, crafting submissions, and presenting at lightning talks, user group events, and conferences — both online and in person. The academy also includes a comprehensive course to guide each speaker through their personal development and speaking journey.

Tech Mentoring Haven

You can also find out more about our Tech Mentoring Haven — designed to mentor career switchers moving into tech, helping them navigate change and succeed in their new roles. We’re keen to connect with career switchers to learn from your experiences and shape our programme around real journeys and needs.

Visit our session and stand to see how one connection can truly change everything.