Aberdeen-based tech charity Code The City is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Laurenson to its board of trustees. Caroline is an award-winning entrepreneur, technologist, and founder of TL Tech Smart Home Solutions, an innovative company focused on making technology more accessible in the home.
Welcoming Caroline to the board, Ian Watt, Chair and Co-founder of Code The City, said:
“We are delighted that Caroline has chosen to join our charity at this time of expansion and renewal. Having been gifted the Soap Factory as our new headquarters we are increasing our activity, adding new monthly sessions, and will soon launch a code and data academy. Caroline brings exactly the skillset that we need to drive that change and see the new programme delivered.”
Caroline’s background spans engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship. Originally from a rural village in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland, she studied Chemical Engineering at Strathclyde University before moving to Aberdeen in 2003. After a successful career in the energy industry, including becoming one of the youngest ever Fellows of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, she made the leap into entrepreneurship in 2018.
Alongside her role as Managing Director of TL Tech, Caroline is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and digital inclusion. She serves as a Non-Executive Director at North East Scotland College, volunteers as a STEM Ambassador, and hosts the “Create Your Kindspace” podcast.
Commenting on her appointment, Caroline said:
“I’m honoured to join Code the City at such a pivotal moment in their journey. My own journey from engineering to tech entrepreneurship has shown me firsthand how digital skills can open new doors at any career stage and that we never stop learning. I’m passionate about making technology accessible to everyone and excited to get started working with the team of volunteers and supporting the community as it grows.”
About Code The City
Code The City was founded 11 years ago with the aim of using tech and data for civic good. Since its foundation it has run hack weekends, data meet-ups, sessions for coders, and an annual conference attracting thousands of attendees. It became a charity in 2017. It has created a friendly and supportive community where coders, data experts, businesses, charities and others come together regularly to share knowledge, address challenges and develop innovative solutions to societal problems. It provides a springboard to those early in their careers by offering the opportunity to work alongside more experienced industry technologists to develop their skills.
For more information, visit www.codethecity.org
