AMBER SHAND

Helping women in tech to build confidence, use their voice, and be seen

  • Keynote talks and workshops

    Amber delivers motivational talks and workshops on a range of topics for companies, conferences, and community events.

  • Event MC

    Amber has hosted events, conferences, and moderates panels for organisations including everywomen, React Advanced, and her own events.

  • Brand partnerships

    Amber has worked with brands including Logitech, LinkedIn, and most notably The Institute of Coding for their brand campaign Click Start.

The woman behind the mission

Amber Shand is award-winning software engineer, keynote speaker, community builder, and rising voice representing women in tech. 

Watch Amber in action

Representing Gen Z and Millennial female technologists, Amber delivers inclusive, fun, and motivational talks on a range of hot topics, including:

  • Breaking the imposter syndrome cycle

  • Taking up space and embracing bold action

  • Ditching perfectionism and adopting a growth mindset

  • Building a personal brand and attracting opportunities

She has delivered powerful keynotes and workshops that impress the likes of Sage, Kraken Technologies, Salesforce, PwC, and Capgemini to name a few.

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Testimonials

  • “I've had the pleasure of having Amber speak at multiple codebar events, and she stands out as one of my all-time favourites. Her ability to connect with the audience on a personal level through warmth and honesty is truly exceptional. Amber effortlessly builds rapport, making everyone feel valued and understood. Her authenticity not only captivates but also earns trust and credibility. I couldn't recommend her enough!”

    Kimberley Cook, codebar

  • “Amber joined our conference as one of eight speakers and opened the event in 2023. Her talk was exactly what everyone wanted, presented professionally and with care and character. Amber is a wonderfully smiley and positive person and it was a pleasure to get to know her briefly over the days of the event.”

    Remy Sharp, ffconf

  • “What can you say about Amber that isn’t self-evident the first moment you meet her? She is a whirlwind of positivity – smart, energetic, charismatic – and, boy, can she present / perform. I know it’s not always been easy for her but she knows her stuff, and is a shining example to all young people of what you can achieve when you pursue your goals with passion, dedication and genuine generosity of spirit. Go Amber!”

    Pete Martin, Always Be Content

  • “A really engaging presentation demonstrating to those in your previous shoes what they can achieve. Personal stories are always really engaging, that together with insight on what you learnt, and your hints and tips were highly valuable to those on the WiT programme, and also to those like me hiring early careers apprentices and career changers. A super insightful and engaging presentation, with an added dash of spark and humour along the way!”

    Rob Mettler, PA Consulting

  • “Having Amber as a speaker at our recent The Tech Sisterhood “Leading Women in Tech” panel was an absolute pleasure. Her insights and experiences within the tech industry, particularly her advocacy for women, were inspiring & deeply resonant with our audience. Amber’s capability to articulate complex concepts in an approachable manner was exceptionally impressive. And her commitment to empowering women in the industry, through her initiatives like ‘Own Your Wins,’ stands as a testament to her leadership and dedication to making a substantial difference in what DEI looks like within tech.”

    Hannah Fisayo, Outbrain

  • “Amber spoke at the Triangirls 'Personal Retrospective' event about how to make personal goals and stick to them. Throughout the planning and build up to the event Amber was super responsive and proactive in her comms, and took on board our feedback to tweak her talk to have the biggest impact with our audience. On the night itself Amber's presence on stage was incredible. She is a NATURAL public speaker and had the room in the palm of her hand; we laughed and we learned tonnes! If you're considering booking Amber to speak at your event do it!!! She's a pro and I hope that I can collab with her again asap!”

    Rachael Grocott, Graphy

Amber founded She Bytes Back which hosts regular in-person events for women in technology to build connections, break down barriers and create opportunities.

Is your event crying out for a burst of energy? Let Amber inspire and educate your audience in a refreshingly different way to make your event one to remember.

Free wins tracker

Free wins tracker

This wins tracker template was made by Amber on Notion to help you keep a record of your accomplishments and milestones, both big and small! Whether it’s a career achievement, a personal goal reached, or a memorable moment in your life, this tracker is a visual representation of your progress to be a source of inspiration for your ongoing journey navigating the world.

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