In November 2019, I joined the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department at our London Headquarters as a Digital Analyst. In January 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I was tasked with developing a solution to keep our employees informed and safe—within 24 hours. The result was the COVID-19 SAFE APP, a low-code/no-code app created in just 3 hours and launched within a day. The app quickly gained traction, with over 6,000 users on day one and 50,000 users in 11 languages by the end of the pandemic.

This experience demonstrated how technology can be used to solve urgent, real-world problems quickly. Microsoft recognized the app as the fastest adopted app on their platform globally and used it as the prototype for their Crisis Communication app, which has since been adopted by over 4,000 companies worldwide. In recognition of this work, I was named a Microsoft Power Platform Champion in 2020.

Key Takeaways for Attendees:

A) Rapid Innovation: How to create solutions under pressure using low-code/no-code tools.

B) Adaptability: The importance of quick thinking and flexibility in crisis situations.

C) Impact of Technology: Leveraging technology to make a meaningful difference in real-time.

This talk will inspire you to innovate under pressure and show how technology can drive real change.