In an effort to both share the things I learn and to solidify my own knowledge, I've started to put together some talks
about programming, working, or whatever else.
Work-adjacent
Deep Work: This was my first solo talk at Qualtrics, which I gave in October of 2019. It was
terrifying,
took way too long to put
together, and it was an absolute blast. Slides.
Just for fun
My friends and I like to participate in DTL sessions (I was at the original DTL that blew up on Buzzfeed),
and I've
put together several talks over the years at our various different sessions. I've never come close to winning "Best
Presentation" but I won "Best-Dressed" once.
American Emigrant: A talk on the logistics of immigrating to Canada from the USA. Slides.
Strongly-typed Pokemon Battles: How to use type systems to your advantage in Pokémon Sword. Slides.
Carefully, He's a Hero: Addressing the physical and emotional cost of heroics through the lens of Sam
Raimi's Spiderman trilogy. Slides.
Stuxnet: The Little Worm That Could: An overview on one of the the most complicated computer programs
ever written. Slides.
School of Pop: How to write a pop song in 3 minutes or less. Slides.
Badass Motherfuckers Dressed to Kill: Quentin Tarantino’s Love Affair with the Black Suit. Slides.