Becoming Data Driven…No Data Resource Required.

March 2023 — Online event (part of TheLoops’ “How Now” Series )

I spoke about how technical customer support teams could leverage AI to make smarter and speedier decisions

Don’t Squander Your Inheritance: Tips for Taking Over A Legacy Team

April 2022 — NYC, NY – The Lead Developer conference

We shared succinct guidance for taking leadership of a pre-existing team.

Building Laterally: Visions of Mutual Power

January 2022 — Online event (part of Code for Science & Society’s Digital Infrastructure Incubator series )

A panel discussing strategies for radical movement building.

Rewrite the Docs! Notes from the Radical IT Department

October 2019 — Raleigh, NYC – All Things Open conference

I talked about my experience providing free and cheap technical assistance to community and activist groups.

Listening At Scale: How to Glean Actionable Insights from Support & Success

May 2019 — Philadelphia, PA – Guru Empower Conference

A panel discussion about working cross-functionally in tech

Making Them Pay: Tales from The Immutable Stack

May 2018 — Durham, NC – Paymentsfn conference

I used the life and work of Edgar Allen Poe to illustrate the challenges of modern startups.

Rewrite the Docs! Notes from the Radical IT Department

May 2018 — Portland, OR – Write The Docs conference

I talked about my experience providing free and cheap technical assistance to community and activist groups.

Making “Developers on Support” Work For Everyone

February 2017 — NYC, NY – The Lead Developer conference

I spoke to engineering leaders about how our teams could better work together.

Where to Next?: Tips for Evaluating Growth Opportunities

November 2016 — NYC, NY – Support Driven conference

I shared my personal career challenges and provided a framework for career development.