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Unsung Hero of the Year Award
Lora Barclay
John G Russell Group
Jessica Saridakis
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Lora Barclay has spent over 15 years helping organisations use
technology to solve everyday challenges and create meaningful
change, earning a reputation for quietly getting things done and
helping others succeed. As Group Business Systems Manager at John
G Russell Group, she leads digital transformation across complex
operational environments. Beyond her day job, Lora volunteers her
technology expertise to support charities and not-for-profit
organisations, including as IT Director for Crossroads South Ayrshire,
Trustee of Inflammatory Neuropathies UK, and through her work with
Scottish Women in Business. Passionate about making technology
accessible, she helps organisations embrace digital solutions that
improve services, reduce costs and maximise impact for the
communities they support.
Jessica Saridakis is a Product Manager specialising in cybersecurity
who believes the best leadership is often about enabling others to
succeed. Nominated as an Unsung Hero for her behind-the-scenes
impact, she played a pivotal role in launching a Vulnerability
Management Platform, working with stakeholders and 16 security
engineers to improve vulnerability management at scale. Beyond
her day job, Jessica mentors early-career technologists, leads the
100+ member Glasgow AgilePlus community and is a charity trustee.
She also speaks and advocates for women in STEM and
cybersecurity, drawing on her MSc research into why young women
start and stay in ethical hacking.
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