Let’s talk
As a speaker I’ve given dozens of talks, both technical and non-technical, across North America and Europe. My areas of expertise include:
Future of careers in an AI-dominated world
Ethical AI and computing
Impacts of technology on humanity
I would be pleased to discuss any ideas you have.
Past TALKS
Your DIY Guide to DEI: Taking Strategies for Inclusion from Idea to Action
SAAS North 2021 - Ottawa, ON
As companies strive to elevate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as an organizational core value, many struggle with how to implement change at a systemic level. In this session, learn how to unpack this complex challenge and share tactical tips on how to integrate DEI as a functional and integrated part of your business structure by addressing specific issues with processes and systems in the day-to-day of your business, operations, and culture.
Only 39% of Your Employees Engage at Work - How do you get to 100%?
Comptia ChannelCon 2021 - Virtual
Empathy Across Borders: Using Technology to Foster Belonging in the Globalized Workplace
Wonder Women Tech 2019 - Washington, DC
As companies strive to elevate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as an organizational core value, many struggle with how to implement change at a systemic level. In this session, learn how to unpack this complex challenge and share tactical tips on how to integrate DEI as a functional and integrated part of your business structure by addressing specific issues with processes and systems in the day-to-day of your business, operations, and culture.
Designing for Inclusivity - Building Inclusive Products
Women in Product Conference 2019 - Montreal, QC
An introduction to Blockchain for JavaScript developers
jsMobileConf 2018 - Boston, MA
Decentralization, blockchain, ICO - let's go beyond the buzzwords and understand the meaning of the movement. We'll explore blockchain in simple terms, look at the current ecosystem of decentralization tools, and walk through a simple blockchain application built with JS and Solidity.
Singularity-Proof Yourself (private Keynote)
RBC FutureMakers 2018 - Toronto, ON
Using Artificial Intelligence to Drive Diversity and Inclusion
Hacking HR 2018 - Waterloo, ON
Singularity-Proof Yourself
FITC 2018 - Toronto, ON
Building an Inclusive Chatbot for Athletes with Disabilities
Microsoft Build 2017 - Seattle, WA
In February 2017, I led a development team at Microsoft Canada that partnered with viaSport British Columbia to build an inclusive chat bot for athletes with disabilities. In this session from Microsoft Build 2017, I demo how we used the Microsoft Bot Framework and Cognitive Services to build this bot.
Turning Your Passion Into Your Career
Perimeter Institute’s Women in Science 2016 - Waterloo, ON