Avril Chester

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Founder of Cancer Central | CTO at Royal Pharmaceutical Society

An award-winning Technology Entrepreneur, experienced CTO, Author, Podcast Host and Cancer Thriver. Avril is passionate about #SocialImpactTechnology. She loves good food, big dreams and a giggle.
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Featured in Computer Weekly's most influential women in UK IT 2021 & 2020 long list
Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Women in IT Awards
Founder of Cancer Central - Digital Leaders HealthTech Innovation of the Year 2019
Founder of Ask Ave - Best Public Sector Project, Computing Digital Technology Leaders 2021 & Best Cloud-Native Project in the international Cloud Awards 2022.
Watch how a collaboration between Cancer Central, Amido and NHS 24 enabled NHS Inform to meet huge spikes in enquiries during COVID-19 using Ask Ave - https://vimeo.com/652890935
Chief Technology Officer at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Advisory Board member for The Studio @ Home
One of the 3 Digital Amigos (podcast series)
Part of the One Golden Nugget universe
Author of 'Taking that leap of faith' and 'Be with me, It's c'
Tweets @MeMyselfAndAve