My career as a registered pharmacist started in Tesco pharmacy, Great Yarmouth. It was here where I first became curious to the idea of automating workflows through coding, specifically, I created and implemented a system that could automatically check if prescription requests to local GPs could be automatically checked against dispensed items to identify unfilled requests. This saved ~6 hours of staff time checking repeat requests by staff each week.

That was the first time I built my own software solution to a problem I was facing. It led me down a path where I not only see the value in learning these skills but have a passion for it. This hobby led me to becoming proficient in python & SQL, and enables me to provide significant value in my current role as Deputy Head of Population Health & Data Analysis within the Medicines Optimisation team.

I've initiated and completed projects which have improved efficiencies for my colleagues and clinicians in the wider integrated care system. To see some of these examples, please see the projects part of this page.

My motivation has always been to facilitate excellent healthcare. How I channel that motivation has changed massively since 2016. I realise I don't need to be patient facing to achieve that goal. Pivoting from community pharmacy to local health commissioning was driven by a desire to positively impact patient outcomes at a regional level.