Engineering leadership
I like the real middle of software work: alignment, delivery, trust, technical tradeoffs, and the human systems behind the code.
Technologist. Speaker. Writer.
I build software teams and tell stories about the messy middle of tech.
I am an engineering leader and public technologist sharing what I am learning about building software, leading teams, and staying human through the next turn in tech.
Now
Building, translating, and making the work easier to see.
I work at the intersection of engineering management, communication, delivery systems, and the inner lives of people who make technology. I care about making the work easier to understand and act on: clearer decisions, stronger teams, and stories we can actually carry forward.
Speaking and facilitation
I host panels, give talks, and make room for conversations that help technical change feel easier to understand and act on.
Public learning
I write, podcast, and share what it looks like to grow in technology without losing sight of the person doing the growing.
Speaking
Talks for rooms full of builders, leaders, and learners.
From Vancouver to New York, Boston, Las Vegas, Tokyo, and beyond, I have shared lessons from software delivery, cloud-native systems, engineering management, and career growth.
Media
Recent public work
LeadDev panel
What are durable leadership skills in 2026?
A conversation I joined about communication, alignment, trust, and engineering leadership as AI changes software work.
Moderated conversationEmbrace AI without losing control
A LeadDev discussion I moderated on scaling AI initiatives with security, cost control, and engineering clarity.
Continuous Delivery FoundationContinuous Spotlight: Meet Tiffany Jachja
A conversation about open source, speaking, community, and the confidence that comes from letting others connect with your work.
PublicationDevOps lessons learned from the field
My notes on people, process, technology, and the practices that make delivery culture healthier and more effective.
Writing
Notes from the archive
July 22, 2022July 18, 2020May 31, 2020April 17, 2020January 12, 2020December 31, 2019
Browse all writingIn a room where I'm often the "only one"
I live my life full of wonder, opportunity, and recognition. It drives me to create amazing projects, content, and opportunities for others. I’m never the same after those experiences. I’m...
You Are Enough
I spent a lot of time on YouTube this week listening to Troy Baker's series "Let's Get Into It." And I greatly enjoyed the storytelling, authenticity, and takeaways. In one of the videos,...
Writing Tips for the Writer in All of Us
I wrote every week for 5 months, here's what I learned I started a new role back in January 2020, and since then I’ve written a blog post every week (find them here:...
The Value in What Only You Can Do
A few months ago I read this post on being your own best hype person . It made me think about the times I wanted someone to advocate or believe in me. I remember how alone and disappointed...
Behind the Scenes: Public speaking at Tech Conferences
I thought it would be fun to share a review on how I currently prepare for conference talks. So here goes, we’ll eventually see how it changes at the end of the year! Reviewing my 2019 I...
Creating a Voice
This week I started reading materials from an artist who’s worked I’ve admired for nearly a decade. She recently took a hiatus to spend more time with her family and invest in training....
Contact
For speaking, panels, media, and collaboration.
I am not currently offering coaching sessions. For public work, technical conversations, writing, or press inquiries, LinkedIn is the best place to start.