Diane Dowling

Diane Dowling, a dynamic Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, combines her industry expertise and extensive A-level computer science teaching experience in her role with the Ada and Experience AI products team. Her fascinating journey into technology began with childhood experiments in secret message writing and blossomed into a deep passion for cryptography, sparked by her transformative visit to Bletchley Park. Beyond her contributions to the Ada platform, Dowling's dedication to technology education extends into the world of robotics, where she serves as a trustee for a charity organizing national robotics competitions for sixth formers and actively participates in global robotics events. Her expertise in encryption and cryptography has led her to develop and teach comprehensive courses at the Foundation, making complex technological concepts accessible and engaging for learners while fostering the next generation of technology enthusiasts.