Denise Fairweather - Thomas

Denise is a Delivery Lead at Octopus Energy, specialising in all things smart - from smart meters to clever home tech. Backed by a marketing degree and a Certificate in Marketing, she loves turning complex tech into plain English so customers can get the most out of their energy without the headache.

Her favourite motto comes from Oscar Wilde: "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." A brilliant life rule, and just as true in tech. "There’s no need to sound like a robot," Denise says. "Keeping things human is how you build real trust."

A top tip from Denise: smart tech shouldn't feel like hard work! "People assume going smart means constantly checking apps," she explains. "Really, the best tech works quietly in the background, trimming your bills and saving the planet while you get on with life."