Root Cause Analysis

Tired of being a habitual fire fighter? This presentation unlocks the power of root cause analysis, a versatile problem-solving method applicable to any field. Learn how to identify the core issues behind recurring problems – from software glitches to customer service complaints – and implement effective, long-lasting solutions. Become a master problem-solver and transform the way you approach challenges.

Lessons learned from hacking the Soviets

1982 was a turning point in the Cold War when a Soviet gas pipeline exploded and caused billions in damage to their infrastructure. How did the CIA use software to pull it off? What can we learn from these events to protect ourselves? We will discuss these questions while looking at other recent software disasters to help us write better software.

Developers, managers, trainers, business analysts

Lessons learned from Boeing and the 737 Max

The disaster of the 737 Max crashes were a tragic loss of life, but the consequences didn't end there. There are several lessons to be learned from Boeing's failure. We will discuss what happened and why, but most importantly what we can do to prevent similar situations in our software and work place.

Developers, managers, trainers, business analysts

Intro to Typescript

Love or hate it, typescript is a fast growing language that offers many benefits not yet realized in most javascript environments. This presentation provides an introduction to typescript so you can decide if typescript is right for you.

We'll cover language features, how it transpiles into javascript, and some basics on how to set up your environment.

Developers, technical leads

Intro to Node.js

Node.js is known for its performance and scalability. While node is used by most fortune 500 companies, is it the right tool for you? In this intro, we will discuss the benefits of node, common tools and supporting frameworks, and common problems to watch out for.

Developers, technical leads

Advanced Typescript

Typescript continues to grow in popularity and is the standard for javascript precompilers. In this talk, we will explore some of the more useful language features that help you be more productive and confident in your code.

The majority of our time will be spent with live coding examples. Bring your laptop so you can clone my git sandbox and explore these features along with me. Some exposure to typescript is recommended, but not required.

Lessons learned from a deadly AI

Once the intrigue of science fiction, autonomous vehicles are quickly becoming a reality. In March 2018, our exploration into vehicle AI came to halt with the fatality of a pedestrian. We will explore these events, where things stand today, and what IT professionals can learn from it.