Latest Talks
for Internal Skillshare @ Daily Kos

Digging into Git @ Daily Kos

Dig into the how of Git. With a focus on de-magic-ifying Git.

for Ruby Rogues Podcast

Accountability & Diversity

The Rogues talk accountability and diversity with Meagan Waller.

for Nickel City Ruby in Buffalo, NY

Learning from Failure

Failure doesn't have to derail all our progress and productivity. Wouldn't it be great if instead of viewing failure as something to be avoided we actively sought out and enjoyed it?

for Geekfest @ Groupon in Chicago, IL

Learning from Failure @ Geekfest

Failure doesn't have to derail all our progress and productivity. Wouldn't it be great if instead of viewing failure as something to be avoided we actively sought out and enjoyed it?

for 8th Light University in Chicago, IL

Learning from Failure @ 8th Light

Failure doesn't have to derail all our progress and productivity. Wouldn't it be great if instead of viewing failure as something to be avoided we actively sought out and enjoyed it?

for 8th Light Apprenticeship in Chicago, IL

Learning from Failure

The first time I gave this talk. As part of my final apprenticeship project. A candid talk about my experiences with failure, how language shapes outcomes, and how to foster safe environments to learn and fail in.

for 8th Light University in Chicago, IL

Ruby on Rack

Rack is the minimal, modular, and adaptable interface that Ruby frameworks like Rails and Sinatra are built on. Learn what makes Rack an adaptable interface for building Ruby apps and middleware, and then walk through a custom Rack application.