Jamila's Journey: From Somalia to Australia

• Jamila's father called her "Jamila the lucky lucky girl."
• Her family was originally nomadic.
• Her family stopped in a small village on the night Jamila was born because it rained.
• Jamila resided in that village for 11 years.
• Her family relocated to Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, due to drought and a war with Ethiopia.
• At 18, Jamila's father foresaw the impending civil war in Somalia.
• Her father aimed to shield his 14 children from potential harm, prompting his efforts to evacuate them from the country.
• The family was separated during the evacuation.
• As a result, Jamila became a displaced person in Kenya.
• She later moved to Australia with the help of a backpacker she met in Kenya.
• While learning English, the Australian government provided her with unemployment benefits.
• She wished to obtain work quickly.
• Jamila discovered a Japanese restaurant that was hiring.
• Mommy, the front-of-house manager, was concerned about Jamila's limited English.
• Mommy directed Jamila to the kitchen to meet Yoshi, her husband.
• Yoshi hired Jamila as a dishwasher and taught her how to be a kitchen hand, even though he didn't speak much English.
• She was inspired by the couple's kindness to pursue a career as a software developer.
• She rose to the position of global executive at IBM.
• She later held the position of chief information officer at Qantas Airways.
• Jamila envisions AI equipping disadvantaged individuals with the resources to secure employment and develop valuable skills.
• She hopes AI will ensure workplace safety and provide adequate rest for employees.
• For organizations and individuals who might otherwise be marginalized, AI is making incredible advancements possible.
• The barriers of language, education, and location are diminishing.
• Her company was founded to help dismantle these barriers.
• Her company focuses primarily on global food supply chains, particularly the meat sector.
• They employ computer vision-based AI to give consumers transparency.
• The AI system also recognizes and rewards producers that uphold ethical and sustainable business practices.
• The AI is capable of detecting risky actions, such as improper use of protective equipment.
• AI is also capable of spotting noncompliance with hygiene regulations.
• The AI can determine when a person requires assistance with a particular assignment.
• AI can ensure social distance and offer contact tracing when needed.
• Training that is tailored to each individual is offered in their preferred language, in both written and audio formats.
• The capacity to read, write, or speak the local tongue are no longer hurdles.
• Many food industry workers are immigrants, refugees, or come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Lack of local language proficiency and literacy are common among them.
• One of her clients has 49 languages spoken in some facilities, with English not being the staff's primary language.
• Providing training in a person's native tongue significantly benefits both the company and its employees.
• Jamila used to carry buckets of water from the well to the huts when she was around five or six years old.
• She had to set the buckets down every 20 meters because of their weight.
• She was slender and malnourished, so the handles cut into her hands.
• Although she developed resilience as a result of that event, she does not want any other child to go through it.
• Jamila aspires to live in a society free from limitations imposed by local language, geography, or restricted access to knowledge and education.
• She desires a workplace where everyone is secure and no one is excluded due to illiteracy.
• She is optimistic that AI will make this world a reality.

Jamila's family moved from their nomadic roots due to drought and war. She escaped Somalia's civil war and eventually found refuge in Australia. There, she learned English and sought employment, leading her to a Japanese restaurant.