On Software Made Human from Marino Software, host Garett Sheridan is joined by Naomh McElhatton, Irish Ambassador for Women in AI, founder of the Business of AI Club, and creator of The She Said Club.

Naomh shares her mission to make AI inclusive, accessible, and above all, people-focused. Together, they discuss how SMEs can adopt AI in meaningful ways, why regulation and ethics matter, and how education and diversity can shape a better future for technology.

They also explore bias, empathy, and what it really means to keep people at the centre of innovation.

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In this episode of Software Made Human, we’re joined by Aoife Kenny, Product Design Lead at Marino Software, to explore how inclusive design and user-centred thinking can break down barriers and create real impact.

From her early career in graphic and spatial design to building digital healthcare products, Aoife shares how her work — and her personal life — have been shaped by technology. We talk about how software transformed her mother’s independence after a life-changing stroke, why “tick-box accessibility” isn’t enough, and how involving users from the very beginning leads to better outcomes for everyone.

We also dive into Ireland’s new disability strategy, especially its transport and mobility pillar, and unpack how UX principles like co-design, continuous iteration, and empathy-driven research can turn policy into meaningful change.

Whether you’re a designer, policymaker, or technologist, this conversation is a powerful reminder that when we design for the edges, we improve experiences for all.

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In this episode of Software Made Human, host Garrett Sheridan chats with Dr. Aoife McNicholl, assistant professor of psychology at Dublin City University. Drawing from both academic research and lived experience, Aoife explores how assistive technology shapes identity, supports independence, and impacts access to education.

They dive into voice-activated tools, universal design, the stigma around assistive tech, and how small mindset shifts can create more inclusive software and systems. From higher education to independent living, this episode is packed with insights for developers, designers, educators, and anyone interested in the human side of technology.

Key themes: disability identity, co-design, universal design, inclusive education, tech for empowerment.

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In this episode of the Software Made Human Podcast, Garrett sits down with Ed Melvin, Chief Strategy Officer at Marino, to explore how software has played a pivotal role in his health and fitness journey. Ed shares his personal story of how using one fitness app led to a significant ACL injury and how a different piece of software aided in his recovery. He reflects on the evolving relationship between technology and health, emphasising how software can both challenge and support users.

The conversation touches on key themes, including the risks of blindly chasing metrics in fitness apps, the role of AI in shaping the future of health, and how software can enhance human experiences through personalised care. Ed explains how his recovery journey was aided by a physical therapy app that tailored exercises to his needs, showcasing the positive potential of technology in rehabilitation.

The episode concludes with a broader discussion on the future of AI in health, the importance of understanding human problems before designing tech solutions, and the balance between trust in software and personal responsibility.

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