Best Skyscanner Podcasts (2024)

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Bridging Tech and Healthcare with Richard Lennox- Former COO & Current Health and Senior Director at Skyscanner 36:16

1h ago36:16

36:16

Leadership in technology and operations requires a strategic focus on scaling businesses, empowering teams, and driving innovation. Today's guest, Richard Lennox, exemplifies these qualities as he shares his journey from leading Skyscanner through rapid growth to scaling healthcare innovation at Current Health. Richard Lennox is an experienced tech…

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Ep. #73, AI’s Impact on Observability with Animesh Koratana of PlayerZero 39:14

34m ago39:14

39:14

In episode 73 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr, Martin Thwaites, and Austin Parker speak with Animesh Koratana, founder and CEO of PlayerZero, about the future of observability with AI. Discover how PlayerZero leverages LLMs to democratize institutional knowledge, improve software quality, and make problem-solving more accessible to all engineers. The pos…

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Transforming Government Procurement: Paola Santana’s Vision for G-Commerce | Founder at E-Government Innovator 49:23

2d ago49:23

49:23

Leadership in government and technology requires not only innovative thinking but also a deep commitment to public service. Today's guest, Paola Santana, exemplifies these qualities as she shares her journey from law and politics to becoming a trailblazer in government technology. Paola Santana is a lawyer, public procurement expert, and serial tec…

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Brand Safety & Platform Integrity at Spotify, TikTok and Google with from Dave Byrne 48:05

22d ago48:05

48:05

Leadership in digital ecosystems requires a commitment to safety, trust, and ethical practices. Our guest today, Dave Byrne, founder of Trust Raise and a member of the Irish Digital Board, shares his journey from major tech giants to establishing a company dedicated to improving the integrity of digital platforms. Dave Byrne has had an illustrious …

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Bumper Preview | Arnold Clark Men's and Women's Premierships 35:17

26d ago35:17

35:17

Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson journey into clubland to preview the 2024/25 season of the Arnold Clark Men's and Women's Premierships. At Bridgehaugh, home of Stirling County, Caroline is joined by ex-Scotland international Megan Gaffney and Stirling skipper Ciorstaidh Ainsworth to look at the runners and riders for the Arnold Clark Women's Prem…

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Ep. #72, Mobile Observability with Hanson Ho of Embrace 43:06

25d ago43:06

43:06

Episode 72 of o11ycast explores the world of mobile observability with Hanson Ho, Android Architect at Embrace. Hanson unpacks how mobile's diverse device landscape impacts data collection and performance monitoring, the role of OpenTelemetry in simplifying these challenges, and the importance of tailoring observability strategies to real-world use…

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Cracking The Code For A Career in Cyber Security with Former FBI Special Agent Dave Mahon 42:31

1M ago42:31

42:31

Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field that requires continuous learning, adaptability, and a deep understanding of both the technological landscape and human behavior. Today’s guest, Dave Mahon, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, shares his journey from the FBI to leading global cyber…

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Exploring Google I/O Connect 2024: Highlights and Impressions | Maria Stylianou 53:42

2M ago53:42

53:42

In this episode, we dive into Google I/O Connect Berlin 2024 🌐. We discuss Maria Stylianou's career journey, her progress, and goals 🎯. We explain what the Google Developer Group (GDG) is and highlight other Google programs like Google Developer Experts and Women Techmakers. We describe our experience at Google I/O Connect Berlin, detailing what Go…

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How Teamwork Drives Success with Rob Smedley, Founder of Smedley Group 46:19

2M ago46:19

46:19

Innovation and Inclusivity in Motorsports are about breaking barriers, fostering innovation, and making the sport accessible to all. Today's guest, Rob Smedley, founder and CEO of the Smedley Group, shares his journey from Formula One engineer to entrepreneur, revolutionizing the motorsport industry. Rob Smedley is known for his work with top Formu…

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Scaling The Heights of Human Performance with Annastiina Hintsa, The CEO of Hintsa Performance 37:47

2M ago37:47

37:47

Leadership is about embracing sustainable practices, fostering continuous improvement, and aligning personal values with professional goals. Today's guest, Annastiina Hintsa, CEO of Hintsa Performance, shares her insights on achieving peak performance in both business and sports. Annastiina Hintsa is the CEO of Hintsa Performance, a world-leading e…

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Helen Burge - Director of Accessibility @ Testlio 53:28

2M ago53:28

53:28

Helen Burge is the Director of Accessibility at Testlio. In this episode, she chats with Joe about her journey within Accessibility, key assumptions we should try to avoid, utilising lived and learned experience, upcoming regulation changes and the avoidable fines and repurcussions associated with them. Resource Links: PCR Digital, Digital and Tech…

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From the beginning to 50 caps | Jamie Ritchie 45:29

2M ago45:29

45:29

Scotland and Edinburgh backrower Jamie Ritchie is this week's guest on the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast. He talks to Caroline and Chris about his journey to winning his 50th cap for Scotland in Washington on Friday night. Scotland take on USA as part of the Skyscanner Americas Tour and Ritchie will reach another milestone six years on from winni…

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At home with Ben Healy and Harry Paterson 22:03

3M ago22:03

22:03

Before jetting out to Canada for the opening game of the Skyscanner Americas Tour, Ben Healy and Harry Paterson invited Caroline Blair over for a cup of tea and a chat at their flat in Edinburgh. The Scotland and Edinburgh backs have been living together for the past four months and in this special episode they chat about what they get up to away f…

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Leading with Servant Leadership and Gratitude ft. John Marcante, Vanguard’s former CIO 36:15

3M ago36:15

36:15

Leadership is about embracing the process of unlearning outdated practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning your team with visionary goals. Today's guest, with his esteemed 29-year tenure at one of the largest asset managers in the world, Vanguard, shares how he successfully navigated this journey. John T. Marcante is a …

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Exploring Al: From Basics to Future Trends | Xenia Miscouridou 1:33:59

3M ago1:33:59

1:33:59

On this episode of the hack{cyprus} podcast as we dive deep into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We start by breaking down the basics of AI, data science, and their relationship with statistics. Discover the differences between machine learning and traditional statistics, and learn about the history and milestones of AI, from…

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Glasgow Warriors Win URC | Huw Jones & Peter Murchie 32:55

3M ago32:55

32:55

Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson sit down with Huw Jones and Peter Murchie at Scotstoun to discuss Glasgow's win over the Bulls, which saw them win the URC in Pretoria on Saturday evening. Jones chats about how they had to come back from 13-0 down to win the title for just the second time in the club’s history. Murchie, the Warriors defence coach,…

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Ep. #71, Evaluating LLM-based Apps with Shir Chorev of Deepchecks 40:46

3M ago40:46

40:46

In Episode 71 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr and Austin Parker sit down with Shir Chorev to delve into the nuances of incorporating Generative AI into applications and testing the outcomes. Shir shares her journey from a data scientist to founding Deepchecks, driven by her vision to enhance the quality and reliability of machine learning and AI in real-…

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How AI is Transforming Startup Investment Decisions with William Carbone, CEO & co-founder of Evalify 35:01

3M ago35:01

35:01

AI is transforming the world, and William is working on how IP is impacted in an AI world… William Carbone is an AI expert, former IBMer, and now a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in aerospace, quantum computing, and AI. At IBM, William’s main focus was to identify opportunities, driving business & technology strategies and r…

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Gregor Townsend | Skyscanner Americas Tour Squad Announcement 36:32

3M ago36:32

36:32

Caroline Blair and Chris Paterson sit down with Scotland men's Head Coach Gregor Townsend to discuss the 37-man squad he has selected for the upcoming Skyscanner Americas Tour. Scotland will play Canada, USA, Chile and Uruguay in July and the squad selected includes 10 uncapped players. Townsend talks about the benefits of the tour, why he has chos…

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Who Does What By How Much with Josh Seiden 38:25

4M ago38:25

38:25

The definition of success can change everything. Properly defined, you have an agile organization where each team member can contribute fully. Poorly defined, you have stagnant teams and users that don’t like the products. In this episode of the Unlearn Podcast, host Barry O'Reilly sits down with Josh Seiden, a sought-after designer, strategy consu…

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Pieter de Villiers | Scrum School 38:17

4M ago38:17

38:17

Scotland assistant coach, Pieter de Villiers joins Chris and Caroline on this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast to chat all things scrums. Ahead of this weekend's Community Game Conference at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, where Pieter is hosting two scrum workshops, he speaks about the link between the physical, tactical and physiol…

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How to Build a Venture Studio with Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner at Highline Beta 40:13

4M ago40:13

40:13

Accelerator, Incubator, Venture Capital, Venture Studio? There are a lot of ways to get a new startup off the ground. Ben Yoskovitz, founding partner at Highline Beta, joins Barry O'Reilly on this episode of the Unlearn Podcast to talk about exactly that, and Ben shares insights into the world of venture studios, discussing his journey from foundin…

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Ep. #70, Evangelizing Observability with Dan Gomez Blanco of Skyscanner 45:48

4M ago45:48

45:48

In episode 70 of o11ycast, Jess and Martin speak with Dan Gomez Blanco of Skyscanner. Dan shares his expertise on evangelizing better observability practices at Skyscanner and offers insights from his experience on the OpenTelemetry governance committee. Discover how observability can minimize organizational costs, the future of auto-instrumentatio…

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Hollie Davidson & Chelsea Gillespie | Same game, different shirt 35:25

5M ago35:25

35:25

Scottish Rugby referees, Hollie Davidson and Chelsea Gillespie join Chris and Caroline on this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast. Hollie talks about her recent appointment to referee world champions South Africa this summer, when they take on Portugal in a summer Test. It is another major milestone in Davidson’s career which saw…

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Overcoming the Illusion of Innovation with Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation 38:56

4M ago38:56

38:56

The innovative spirit of startups is one of their strengths, something that seems to disappear as a company matures. Does it have to be that way? In this episode of Unlearn, host Barry O’Reilly is joined by Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation, who is an expert in corporate innovation and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore how corpora…

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Men’s Premiership Final + Season Review 42:16

5M ago42:16

42:16

Chris Paterson, Dale Clancy & Calum Johnston review the 2024 Men's Premiership and National Leagues as the end of season approaches. They also preview this Saturday's Men's Premiership Final between Hawick and Currie Chieftains and Calum speaks to Shawn Muir from Hawick and Jamie Forbes from Currie ahead of the big game at Mansfield Park.…

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Rachel Malcolm | One to one with Caroline Blair 27:16

5M ago27:16

27:16

Scotland captain Rachel Malcolm sits down with Caroline Blair to review their Guinness Women's Six Nations campaign to date, including last weekend's win against Italy in Parma - the first time in 25 years Scotland women have won on Italian soil. She looks ahead to their final match against Ireland in Belfast this weekend - a match which if they wi…

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Ep. #69, Collecting Cybercrime Data with Charles Herring of WitFoo 49:01

5M ago49:01

49:01

In episode 69 of o11ycast, Jess and Martin speak with Charles Herring of WitFoo. Together they dive deep into the world of cybercrime investigations. Discover the intricate processes of data collection and analysis in the realm of cybersecurity, all while balancing the imperative of cost-effectiveness and citizen privacy. The post appeared first on…

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The Power of Fractional Leadership with Renee Hawkins 36:59

5M ago36:59

36:59

What problem are you trying to solve? Is it even the right one? In this episode of Unlearn, host Barry O’Reilly is joined by Renee Hawkins, a skilled technology and transformation practitioner. Together, they discuss problem solving, aligning business strategies with purpose, and how to pivot your organization successfully. With practical tips on n…

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2024 FOSROC Super Series Sprint | Preview Show 35:50

5M ago35:50

35:50

On this week's Offical Scottish Rugby Podcast, Caroline and Chris catch up with some of the players who will be involved in the upcoming FOSROC Super Series Sprint, which gets underway this weekend. Tom Currie from Edinburgh A, Kerry Johnstone from Glasgow Warriors A, Ross McKnight from Stirling Wolves, Corey Tait from Boroughmuir Bears, Finn Duraj…

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Louise McMillan | It's all about Lou 20:35

6M ago20:35

20:35

Scotland international Louise McMillan joins us on this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast to reflect on her 50th cap for Scotland against France last month. Louise chats to Caroline and Chris about the upcoming sold-out match against England at Hive Stadium this weekend and why their first ever sell out means so much to the play…

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The Thriving Team Playbook with Dom Price, Work Futurist at Atlassian 45:04

6M ago45:04

45:04

They say those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. As true a statement as it is, it’s missing one crucial element. If you never confront the reality of the present and get to the heart of why you are where you are, you won’t be able to unlearn the habits that got you there in the first place. In this episode of Unlearn, Barry O’R…

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Meryl Smith | Seeking home comforts 22:57

6M ago22:57

22:57

Scotland full-back Meryl Smith joins Caroline and Chris on this week's podcast to chat about the historic win against Wales in Cardiff. Smith, who plays for Bristol Bears, also looks ahead to Saturday's match against France in the Guinness Women's Six Nations at Hive Stadium and talks about some of the differences playing full-back, compared to cen…

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Blockchain and the Future of Decentralized Societies with Anne Connelly, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Expert 35:26

6M ago35:26

35:26

How well would you fare in the high-stakes world of blockchain and cryptocurrency? Could you navigate the complexities of decentralized technology and its potential to revolutionize society? In this episode of Unlearn, Barry O'Reilly sits down with Anne Connelly, a blockchain expert passionate about leveraging technology to transform lives in emerg…

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Heather Hepburn - Head of Accessibility @ Skyscanner 57:14

6M ago57:14

57:14

Heather Hepburn is the Head of Accessibility at Skyscanner. Here she chats with Joe about her journey within Accessibility, how to get an Accessibility program started within a large company, upcoming challenges in the space and how we can start to bridge the skills gap here in the UK. Resource Links: PCR Digital, Digital and Technology Recruitment…

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Matt Banahan | International rugby player to international rugby coach 27:00

6M ago27:00

27:00

Scotland women's attack coach Matt Banahan joins Caroline and Chris on this week's podcast. The former England international, who played for Gloucester and Bath, hung up his boots in 2021 and joined Bryan Easson's coaching team in 2023, ahead of their successful WXV 2 campaign in South Africa. Ahead of this year's Guinness Women's Six Nations, whic…

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Ep. #68, Observa-What? with Michele Mancioppi of Dash0 47:17

6M ago47:17

47:17

In episode 68 of o11ycast, Jess and Martin speak with Michele Mancioppi of Dash0. This talk examines what it takes to make observability more accessible to non-experts in the space. Additional topics explored include the differences between monitoring and observability and Michele's shift from staff engineering to product management. The post appea…

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Tech Nuggets with Daniel Henry, former Global CTO at McDonald's 35:17

7M ago35:17

35:17

Would you be willing to take on mission critical, make or break projects as your career? How would you handle the challenges that arise from situations like bankruptcies and mergers while managing the extreme pressure that comes from such high stakes? Daniel Henry doesn’t just take on high stakes projects as they arise. He actively seeks them out. …

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Dr James Robson MBE | End of an era 33:25

7M ago33:25

33:25

Scottish Rugby’s former Chief Medical Officer and current Scotland Team Doctor, Dr James Robson MBE joins Caroline and Chris on this week's episode of the Official Scottish Rugby Podcast ahead of his final game this weekend. Robson will retire following this weekend's match against Ireland, after 33 years at Scottish Rugby. He reflects on some of t…

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Andy Christie, Rachel Malcolm & Emma Orr 41:04

7M ago41:04

41:04

On this week's podcast Chris and Caroline are in the Scotland men's team hotel to speak to backrower, Andy Christie, who has made an impact off the bench during the last couple of rounds of the Guinness Men's Six Nations. Andy talks about coming back from injury, the win over England and looks ahead to this weekend's match against Italy in Rome. He…

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Leadership Transformation Mindset Advice with Sabrina Braham 41:48

7M ago41:48

41:48

What was your biggest personal transformation? More importantly, who helped you achieve it? Read this blog and episode of the Unlearn Podcast for top leadership transformation mindset advice from a world-class leadership coach. Sabrina Braham is an executive coach, mastermind group leader, author, and leadership and career development expert with a…

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Ep. #67, Managing Infrastructure Costs with Performance Engineering 43:31

7M ago43:31

43:31

In episode 67 of o11ycast, Martin, Jess, and Liz dive deep on performance engineering. Pulling heavily from Liz’s extensive experience in the field, they share insights on utilizing data to balance resources like developers’ time and infrastructure costs. Listeners can expect to learn helpful lessons on infrastructure optimization, performance data…

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Bev Newing - Accessibility Lead @ MoJ 46:06

7M ago46:06

46:06

Bev Newing who is the Head of Accessibility at The UK's Ministry of Justice chats with Joe about their journey within Accessibility, Burnout, Challenges for 2024 and hiring effective teams. Resource Links: Accessibility Scotland talk recording: https://vimeo.com/863697428 PCR Digital, Digital and Technology Recruitment: https://www.pcrdigital.com/ …

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Rory Darge & Ewan Ashman | Leadership, friendship & Calcutta Cup 25:27

7M ago25:27

25:27

Scotland co-captain Rory Darge and hooker Ewan Ashman join us on this week's Official Scottish Rugby Podcast. Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair chat to them about leadership, their friendship and look ahead to this weekend's highly-anticipated Calcutta Cup match against England at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. If selected it will be their first involve…

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Six Nations catch up with Chris and Caroline 29:33

7M ago29:33

29:33

This week our hosts Chris Paterson and Caroline Blair chat about the recent matches in both the U20 Six Nations and Guinness Men's Six Nations. Scotland men are one from two after the first two rounds of matches and next up they host England at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 24 February. Meanwhile, Scotland U20 have narrowly lost their first …

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Purpose, People, Performance, Partnership with James Williams 33:18

8M ago33:18

33:18

What if success isn't about being the best but about continuous improvement? Global executive James Williams shares his journey from leading Olympic campaigns to empowering startups and teaching MBA students. Discover how his focus on performance, purpose, partnerships, and people has shaped his career and why he believes that embracing discomfort …

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Kenny Murray | Developing the next generation of Scotland players 27:43

8M ago27:43

27:43

Scotland Under-20 Head Coach Kenny Murray joins Chris and Caroline this week to chat about the upcoming home games against France and England at Hive Stadium in Edinburgh. Kenny looks back on the game against Wales and chats about his excitement at helping to develop the next generation of Scotland players.…

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James Gay-Rees | The story behind Six Nations: Full Contact on Netflix 31:00

8M ago31:00

31:00

Award winning British film producer, James Gay-Rees joins Chris and Caroline on this week's Official Scottish Rugby Podcast to chat about his brand new docuseries, Six Nations: Full Contact. The behind the scenes documentary, which is now available to watch on Netflix, follows Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, France and Italy during last year's G…

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From Code to Climate with Adrian Cockcroft 54:59

8M ago54:59

54:59

How can the lessons learned from a childhood of tinkering and a career influenced by tech visionaries like Bill Joy and Andy Bechtolsheim guide us toward a more sustainable future for technology? We’re joined today by Adrian Cockcroft, a trailblazer in cloud architecture at Netflix and a proponent of open source at Amazon Web Services, who is now c…

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Dani Devesa Derksen-Staats - Ex-Spotify 45:24

8M ago45:24

45:24

Dani Devesa Derksen-Staats, former iOS Accessibility Engineer at Spotify, The Times, The BBC and SkyScanner Joins Joe to discuss all things Mobile and iOS Accessibility. We discuss his own experience within the field of Mobile and Digital Accessibility and general iOS Development, how all developers and engineers can make a small change to their th…

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