A builder explaining what emerging technology actually means.
I speak about AI, software, innovation, careers, and how organizations turn emerging technology into practical capability. I am not speaking from trends or theory. I build it.
Speaking topics
Each talk can be delivered as a keynote, a panel contribution, or a hands-on workshop.
AI beyond the hype
How organizations move from AI curiosity to useful implementation.
For: Executives, businesses, schools, municipalities, professional organizationsWhat should we actually use AI for?
A practical framework for finding valuable AI opportunities inside an organization.
For: Business owners, operational leaders, innovation teamsBuilding with AI
What changes when AI becomes part of the software development process.
For: Developers, technical leaders, students, engineering organizationsAI in education
Preparing students and educators to responsibly use the technology already reshaping work.
For: Schools, districts, universities, educator groupsThe technology career is changing
How engineers and technology professionals stay valuable as tools become more capable.
For: Engineers, students, career programs, ERGsFrom idea to working product
How to turn technology ideas into prototypes, products, and useful systems.
For: Entrepreneurs, startup programs, incubators, innovation programsTechnology as economic infrastructure
Why communities that build technical capability create more economic opportunity.
For: Economic development organizations, municipalities, chambers, workforce organizations

Past appearances
- Awaken To Impact conference
- Awaken To Impact, Super Bowl event
- Rizewell
- Student and educator AI workshops
Full list available on request.
Audiences
- Conferences and industry events
- Corporate teams and employee resource groups
- Universities, schools, and districts
- Chambers, economic development, and workforce organizations
- Startup programs and incubators
- Podcasts
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