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Software Made Human

by Marino Software · English · Tech & Science

A podcast about Software and Humans and how they interact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New episodes: Now and then
Typical length: 41 min
Latest: 11 Sep 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

11 Sep 2026 · 45 min

Sustainability as Responsibility with Louise French

In this episode of Software Made Human, host Garrett Sheridan is joined by Louise French, sustainability consultant and Enterprise Ireland approved service provider. Louise spends her days sitting down with businesses and working out where they actually start with sustainability, and that turns out to be the real story. Most companies aren't resisting. They just don't know what the first step looks like. Louise makes the case that sustainability is better understood as responsibility, and that where we've landed now, the word we really need is regeneration. She walks through Kate Raworth's…

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S1 · E11 · 17 Jul 2026 · 45 min
From Data Overload to Winning Insights with Fiona Ryan
How does a winding career path through law and financial services lead to revolutionising the elite sports world? In this episode of Software Made Human, host Garrett Sheridan sits down with Fiona Ryan, co-founder and COO of Collata. Fiona shares her journey from navigating the early days of household technology to building a cutting-edge, Enterprise Ireland-supported sports analytics platform. We dive into how Collata solves "data overload" for coaches and performance directors by integrating fragmented athlete tracking systems into a seamless, human-centred dashboard. Fiona discusses the…
S1 · E10 · 28 Jan 2026 · 40 min
Designing the Hero’s Journey with Pádraig Walsh
In this episode of Software Made Human , Garrett Sheridan is joined by behavioural psychologist Pádraig Walsh, founder of ChangeAble Behaviour Solutions. Padraig’s work sits at the intersection of psychology, design, and technology — helping organisations understand how real human behaviour shapes whether products succeed or fail. The conversation explores how behavioural science can inform better software design, from reducing cognitive load and friction, to understanding motivation, capability, and behaviour change. Padraig shares practical frameworks including self-determination theory…
S1 · E9 · 12 Nov 2025 · 44 min
Putting People at the Heart of AI with Naomh McElhatton
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. Hosted on Acast. See…
S1 · E8 · 30 Sep 2025 · 32 min
A UX Approach to Inclusive Public Services
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…
S1 · E7 · 25 Jul 2025 · 46 min
Brendan Kearns — Everything is a Prototype
Brendan Kearns, designer and author of Everything is a Prototype , joins Garrett Sheridan to talk about creativity, risk, and learning through iteration. They explore prototyping as a mindset, reframing failure, navigating uncertainty, and what the future holds for intelligent, adaptive software. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E6 · 9 May 2025 · 48 min
The Intersection of Software and Mental Health with Dr. Sean Kelley
In this episode of Software Made Human , host Garrett Sheridan sits down with Dr. Sean Kelley, co-founder of Myndgard and PhD in computational psychiatry from Trinity College Dublin. Together, they explore how software and data science are transforming the field of mental health care, from early warning signs of depression to personalised therapy insights. Dr. Kelley shares his journey from studying primate behaviour to launching a mental health startup that aims to revolutionize patient care through predictive data and AI-driven insights. Tune in to discover how technology is not only…
S1 · E5 · 1 Apr 2025 · 34 min
Inclusive Technology and Universal Design with Dr. Aoife McNicholl
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,…
S1 · E4 · 27 Jan 2025 · 35 min
Saving Lives with Digital Tools: Tackling Maternal Blood Clots
In this episode of the Software Made Human podcast, host Garrett Sheridan is joined by two incredible guests, Professors Fionnuala Ní Áinle and Brian Cleary, to explore the intersection of healthcare and technology. They discuss their groundbreaking work on using digital tools to prevent blood clots, the leading cause of maternal deaths in the UK and Ireland. The conversation covers their compassionate approach to healthcare, the creation of an electronic VTE risk assessment tool, and the impact of public awareness campaigns. This inspiring episode highlights how technology, when paired with…
S1 · E3 · 29 Nov 2024 · 41 min
From Online Dating to Misinformation: The World of Cyberpsychology
In this episode of Software Made Human , Dr. Nicola Fox Hamilton, a renowned cyberpsychologist, lecturer, and one of Ireland’s 100 most powerful people in tech, joins us to explore the fascinating intersection of psychology and technology. From the psychology of online dating and digital empathy to the impacts of misinformation and online toxicity, Nicola offers profound insights into how technology shapes us—and how we shape it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 · E2 · 5 Nov 2024 · 29 min
Unlocking Creativity with Gen AI: A Look Inside Marino's Gen AI Day with Michael Behan
In this episode of Software Made Human , host Garrett Sheridan sits down with Michael Behan, Software Development Director at Marino, to explore how generative AI is reshaping creativity, prototyping, and collaboration across teams. Michael shares his early love for programming, from tinkering on an old IBM to leading Marino’s software initiatives, including the recent Gen AI Day—a company-wide event aimed at immersing everyone in the possibilities of AI. Together, they discuss how generative AI tools are lowering the barrier to innovation, empowering team members of all backgrounds to build…
S1 · E1 · 1 Oct 2024 · 31 min
Chasing Metrics: Ed Melvin’s Tale of Injury, Recovery, and Tech
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,…

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A podcast about Software and Humans and how they interact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Publisher: Marino Software
Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Now and then
Typical length: 41 min
Latest episode: 11 Sep 2026
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