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# Newsletter interview Qs
(a short paragraph or two for each q is perfect)

## Tell us a little about yourself...
Hi, I'm David, Research Project Manager at the Turing. 
I was born and raised in Andalucía, mostly in Sevilla with roots in Granada, and studied engineering as I was fascinated with robots and technology.
That's still true, sort of, but always felt we had forgotten how to properly ask why. So I turned to sociology.

Now I try to bring social science into technology in my role as project manager by actively shaping processes and ecouraging discussions that look beyond artefacts and into what effects they have for people and society.

## What are your favourite hobbies/things to do?

Ah, this depends on the season but hiking and woodworking are clearly two of the most present at the time. The latter is probably an excuse to buy tools but I have made some spoons, a table and have a rocking horse in the making.

This has led me to participate in the Edinburgh Tool Library and its repairs team, a great community project that encourages sharing, repairing and building together.
 
## What have you been working on for the AutSPACEs project?

I have been working on some of the hidden requirements of research projects so others can focus on delivering an amazing platform.

Right now I am working on the ethics and data protection assesment submission so we can go live!

## Give your best tips and tricks for contributing:

Contribute! Communities and open projects really need your input, don't think you do not know enough or are not the person to make a contribution.

Apart from that, listen and engage, help create the space you want to be in.

## Photo 
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