Jessie Auguste
About Jessie Auguste
Jessie Auguste is a Software Engineer based in London, recognized for her contributions to the tech industry, including receiving the 2023 Royal Society Hauksbee Award and being longlisted for the Computer Weekly Most Influential Women In Tech in 2022 and 2023.
Work at CybSafe
Jessie Auguste has been employed at CybSafe as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing cybersecurity awareness and training. Prior to her current position, she worked at CybSafe in several capacities, including Customer Success Executive and Market Development Specialist. Her experience at CybSafe spans over three years, during which she also hosted and delivered courses for the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jessie Auguste studied at The University of Sheffield, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology from 2013 to 2016. This educational background has provided her with a unique perspective in her software engineering career. She has developed expertise in software development and has been involved in various community initiatives aimed at supporting underrepresented groups in technology.
Achievements
Jessie Auguste received the 2023 Royal Society Hauksbee Award, recognizing her contributions to the field. She was also longlisted for the 2022 and 2023 Computer Weekly Most Influential Women In Tech. Additionally, she was shortlisted for the 2023 Computing Woman of the Year and featured on the 2022 Women in Software Power List. In 2021, she was honored with the Coding Black Females Star of 2021 award.
Community Involvement
Jessie Auguste actively volunteers with organizations focused on helping underrepresented individuals enter the technology industry. She is a member of the leadership team at Coding Black Females since 2020 and serves on the advisory board for GirlDreamer since 2023. She has delivered talks for various organizations, including LeadDev and Girls into Coding, and has hosted courses for CybSafe and Coding Black Females.
Professional Experience
In addition to her current roles, Jessie Auguste has held various positions in the tech industry. She worked at Creative Mentor Network as a Mentee from 2022 to 2023 and participated in the Hustle Crew Playschool Accelerator in 2023. Her previous roles include Community Engagement and Partnerships at Black Valley and Software Development Instructor at Love Circular. She has also contributed as a Django Developer for the Python Software Foundation since 2023.