Conference Talks

Conferences have become a special place for me. 

I could never afford to go and many companies don’t prioritize these types of growth opportunities because of the high cost associated with most events. 

Being able to speak at conference has let me share my take on various topics in the tech industry. I’m a believer that most issues come from the human side of tech, even when it’s coming from AI, so I tend to talk a lot about processes, system thinking, and teamwork.

I Don’t Give Talks. I Start Conversations.

I like asking questions that make people a little uncomfortable.

Why do we test this way? Who decided that was “good enough”? What happens when the requirements are wrong? And why are we so good at testing software while sometimes forgetting to test our own assumptions?

My talks explore the human side of technology: testing, quality, communication, learning, risk, and professional growth. I’m interested in the messy bits—the judgment calls, blind spots, misunderstandings, and unexpected connections that don’t fit neatly into a process or a checklist.

Some talks are practical. Some are provocative. Some involve D&D, video games, knitting, or whatever else happens to make the point stick.

They all have the same goal: leave people thinking differently than they did when they walked in—and give them something useful to do with that new perspective.

Explore my talks, find me at a conference, or invite me to your next event.