Join me at upcoming events or explore past presentations.
I regularly speak at conferences, meetups and do some workshops at the intersection of software development, my developer experience, and creating inclusive tech communities. Here you'll find my upcoming speaking engagements and some of my past events.
In an era where AI and tech influencers often promote jumping directly into framework development, this talk emphasizes the critical importance of mastering JavaScript fundamentals before diving into frameworks like Vue.js. Drawing from real-world experience transitioning into Vue 3 development, we'll explore why solid JavaScript foundations are crucial for effective framework usage. Through practical demonstrations and real-world examples, we'll examine how core JavaScript concepts directly map to modern framework features, using Vue 3 as our primary example. This session will help developers understand why 'learning to walk before running' in JavaScript is essential for long-term success in framework development.
This talk explores how participating in civic hacking can benefit your career while making a positive community impact. Through personal experiences with Marta Hackathons, AT&T C3 Hackathons, Civic Hack Nights, and Atl Thinks competitions, the speaker demonstrates how donating time and talent led to improved development and project management skills, networking opportunities, and even charitable contributions of $40,000. Attendees will learn actionable strategies for leveraging civic hacking to enhance technical abilities, develop essential soft skills, expand professional networks, and strengthen their position in the job market.
Join us to learn best practices for building scalable and maintainable applications using React and TypeScript. This talk will focus on type safety, architectural patterns, and tools that enhance development speed and reliability.
This session focuses on bridging technical competence and professional confidence by teaching developers how to effectively demonstrate and communicate their skills through building solutions, sharing knowledge, and presenting work. The practical framework includes speaking about experiences, building projects both at work and elsewhere, sharing expertise through social media, and managing impostor syndrome. By the end of the session, participants will have practical strategies to confidently discuss their work and prove their capabilities as developers.
Discover techniques to optimize frontend performance for modern web applications. This session will cover strategies to improve load times, reduce render blocking resources, and utilize caching effectively, ensuring faster, smoother user experiences.
Tech conferences can feel overwhelming for introverts, but they're essential for career growth and skill development. Learn practical strategies for navigating professional events, from preparing effectively to maximizing networking opportunities while maintaining your energy levels.
Tech conferences can feel overwhelming for introverts, but they're essential for career growth and skill development. Learn practical strategies for navigating professional events, from preparing effectively to maximizing networking opportunities while maintaining your energy levels.