Kellyn Gorman
Advocate and Engineer
Portland, Oregon, United States
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Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunteerism through many organizations, including a recognition as Woman in Tech of the Year for the state of Colorado. She is one of only six women part of the Oak Table, a network for the Oracle scientist. She has extensive experience in environment optimization, cloud migration, automation and architect of robust environments. Specializing in multi-terabyte management of OLAP/DSS systems. A consistent advocate for logical tuning of code and design before hardware solutions. She's recently become known for her expertise in DevOps, AWR, (Automatic Workload Repository) and virtualization of database environments with complex cloud management in Azure and Google Cloud. She's recently been contracted with a number of AI projects, using both relational data and AI services in both data security and architecture. The technical knowledge required to support these features offers great educational opportunities to learn by attending her technical presentations, engaging with her on social media presence as DBAKevlar or reading her blog, dbakevlar.com.
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Unlocking the Benefits of Database DevOps and Automation
Kellyn Gorman will dive into and teach attendees how Data DevOps can transform multi-platform database projects through streamlined automation and modern practices.
When to Leverage Relational Data as Part of Fabric and AI Processing
In the realm of data-driven innovation, the agility to swiftly transform relational database information into actionable insights is pivotal. Tired of all the convoluted transformations and insecure methods of taking critical data from relational databases if you only need to use it temporarily in private LLM models for Generative AI projects? This presentation delves into a cutting-edge methodology that facilitates the extraction of data from relational databases in real-time, subsequently channeling this data to power Generative AI models within the Azure Fabric ecosystem. We will embark on a comprehensive exploration of the processes involved in extracting data instantaneously, underscoring the significance of data freshness and reliability in training robust AI models without leaving data vulnerable in this day of rampant data breaches.
Our discussion will extend to capabilities and limitations to cover the latest security challenges so you know what are the correct features and products to use to build your architecture right, not twice.
The presentation will highlight case studies and real-world applications, illustrating the transformative potential of this integration in various industry scenarios. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage instant data extracts from relational databases, driving forward the capabilities of Generative AI within their organizations.
Not If, but When: The Risk to Critical Data with AI
The growing prevalence of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries has revolutionized how organizations process, analyze, and leverage data. This increased use of AI also introduces significant risks to the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) regarding vulnerable sectors such as healthcare, fintech, and retail. This presentation examines the critical threats posed by AI to PII data in these industries and explores practical strategies to mitigate such risks.
Healthcare data is particularly vulnerable due to the highly sensitive nature of medical records, patient histories, and genetic information. In fintech, financial transactions and customer data are attractive targets for cybercriminals exploiting AI-driven predictive modeling. Similarly, retail organizations face challenges in protecting customer data, including purchase histories and payment information.
This session will delve into how AI models can unintentionally expose PII through data leaks, re-identification risks, and adversarial attacks. Additionally, the presentation will cover the implications of AI-driven automated decision-making and data model poisoning that can amplify existing biases or lead to incorrect and even discriminatory outcomes.
To address these challenges, we will outline a multifaceted approach, encompassing secure data handling practices, advanced data extract through cloning techniques, and differential privacy. We will discuss implementing privacy-preserving AI models and frameworks that minimize the exposure of PII. Regulatory compliance measures, such as GDPR and CCPA, will be highlighted to ensure legal safeguards are integrated into AI data processing.
By the end of this presentation, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the risks AI poses to PII in healthcare, fintech, and retail, as well as a set of actionable recommendations to enhance data security and privacy, fostering responsible AI usage in these critical sectors.
Keynote: The Battle for Data Protection in AI and Data Analytics in Today’s World
In today’s era where data is the new nuclear power fueling AI, its protection has become a battleground. From high-profile breaches that shake industries to the ethical dilemmas posed by AI, ensuring data security is more critical—and complex—than ever. This keynote explores real-world data breach stories that highlight vulnerabilities in the data lifecycle and the profound consequences of lapses in protection.
In this keynote, Kellyn will examine practical strategies for safeguarding data throughout its lifecycle—from creation and storage to analysis and deletion—emphasizing robust compliance and governance practices. Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies may and have enhanced data protection with AI and machine learning, automate threat detection, and foster proactive defense mechanisms. The goal of this talk is to equip you with insights and tools to navigate the challenges of securing data in AI-driven analytics, empowering your organization to turn this battleground into a stronghold of resilience and trust or at least give you some sense of hope in today’s AI challenges.
DevOps or Decoys- Be Part of the Solution with Automation
DevOps automation can be intriguing to learn and overwhelming to implement. This session will take a real life use case of a multi-tier and complex environments, with various stake holders to a successful conclusion. Unlike a session on concepts, this session surrounds itself with a real-life situation and how automation was used with DevOps practices to build a solution. The session will demonstrate the reasons to automate, along with the steps required to make it possible, offering insight into concepts that are often too vague to employ. The attendee will see multi-platform and cloud tool demonstrations on how to take the DevOps methodology and continuous delivery to actuality in their own projects, no matter if small or large.
Can't AI do the Dishes Already??
Join Kellyn Gorman for an engaging session as she delves into her favorite AI projects, both those she has been a part of and those she wishes we all could have been part of. Kellyn will explore what makes these AI projects so exciting, highlighting their innovative goals and impressive accomplishments. Discover the transformative impact these AI initiatives are having on various industries and why they stand out in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Kellyn, as someone who fell into the field unexpectedly, will share insights on the essential skills and knowledge required to pivot into the world of AI, providing valuable guidance on what you should consider learning to become an integral part of groundbreaking AI projects and how current tech skills are a critical piece. Whether you're an AI enthusiast or a professional looking to transition into this dynamic field, this keynote promises to inspire and equip you with the know-how to join the forefront of AI innovation. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating world of AI through the eyes of an accidental AI specialist!
Benchmarking and Scaling PostgreSQL
In this session, I will share my journey benchmarking various PostgreSQL-compatible databases using HammerDB, a leading open-source performance testing tool. Through real-world experiences, we'll explore recommended practices for setting up and conducting benchmarks, navigating common challenges, and interpreting key performance metrics. I'll highlight successes, lessons learned, and actionable insights to help you optimize your database environments effectively. Whether you're a DBA, developer, or systems engineer, this presentation will provide valuable guidance to improve benchmarking processes and drive better outcomes for your PostgreSQL-compatible databases.
Migrating High IO SQL Server Workloads to Azure for the Win
Background:
In the modern era of cloud computing, businesses are continuously moving towards robust and scalable cloud solutions. Microsoft's Azure, with its IaaS offering, provides an unparalleled opportunity for businesses to transition their on-premises high IO SQL Server instances to the cloud without compromising performance or require refactoring.
Objective:
This presentation aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the methodologies, strategies, and best practices involved in migrating high IO SQL Server databases to Azure using Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Key Points:
1. Introduction to Azure IaaS: Understand the core components of Azure IaaS and how it differs from other Azure offerings.
2. Benefits of Migration: Discussion on the advantages of migrating to Azure, such as scalability, high availability, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency, especially for SQL Server databases with high IO demands.
3. Sizing Assessment: Essential steps and tools to evaluate the current SQL Server infrastructure, identify potential license savings and understanding of resource usage.
4. Performance Optimization: Dive deep into Azure's performance-enhancing features such as premium storage, optimized virtual machine sizes, and Azure Blob storage configurations that cater to high IO operations.
5. Migration Strategies: Overview of various migration methods, from the lift-and-shift approach to more hybrid solutions, tailored to different organizational needs and complexities.
7. Post-migration Best Practices: Tips for monitoring, managing, and optimizing the performance of the SQL Server instance on Azure IaaS.
Conclusion:
By the end of the presentation, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to effectively plan and execute a migration of high IO SQL Server databases to Azure using IaaS, ensuring correct sizing, high performance, and cost-efficiency.
Turning ADHD into "Awesome Dynamic Highly Dependable"
ADHD is rampant in IT, but not many talk about how to be successful with a highly distracted mindset. This session will discuss the data behind ADHD, tips, tools and tricks to being successful with an ADHD mind and how to embrace your ADHD super power.
Removing Technical Debt From Your Relational Database
This session is database platform agnostic, but describes how to build a project to identify, address and modernize a database with technical debt built into it- no matter if it's in SQL code, design or sprawl.
We will discuss what changes have the biggest short term and long term impact, how to gain the backing of stake holders and how, as a technical resource, to sell change that makes your job easier.
Migrating Oracle Workloads to Azure
How to migrate Oracle to Azure quickly, effectively and successfully from a DBA and business perspective.
80% of businesses have both Oracle and SQL Server databases with a need to migrate to the cloud. We'll cover why lift and shift is often the choice for Oracle over migration to PostgreSQL, MySQL or Azure SQL. This session will demonstrate how to build out a robust cloud architecture, deployment, automation and what to address to ensure success when moving Oracle to Azure IaaS using both Oracle and Azure products.
Essential Linux Skills for the DBA
Are you a DBA without a server administrator and need to know everything about Linux? Are you managing linux and want to know more? This is it!
Unlike many other DBAs, the SQL Server DBA is finding themselves managing databases running on Linux without the server support or knowledge of a local Linux Administrator.
This extended session will provide the attendee with a full immersion into the Linux world. You'll learn the history behind Linux, how to design an enterprise level Linux environment to support a SQL Server database and what tools, scripting and monitoring have served other database platforms running on Linux since it's inception. The session will provide an electronic handout that will serve as excellent reference material even after Summit is over, providing continued value to the DBA, the Architect and even the Database Developer.
Crushing the IT Gender Bias- One Line of Code at a Time
In this enlightening talk, join Kellyn Gorman on a remarkable journey through her 25-year odyssey in the tech industry, a landscape traditionally dominated by men. As a pioneering woman in tech in the Oracle industry, Kellyn has not only shattered gender barriers but has also faced the unique challenge of serving alongside her husband many times at the same company, same role and even on the same board of directors. This talk delves into the profound experiences, insights, and strategies she has acquired over the years while serving as a catalyst for change in this ever-evolving industry.
Kellyn will unravel the complexities of gender bias in technology and share her personal encounters with it. Through engaging anecdotes and real-world examples, she will demonstrate how resilience, determination, and strategic thinking have been pivotal in navigating these obstacles. Her compelling narrative will empower women and underrepresented individuals in tech to break through the glass ceiling, inspiring them to carve their own path in this dynamic field.
Additionally, Kellyn will provide valuable insights on how to strategically harness challenges as opportunities for growth and advancement in the tech world. She will explore the importance of collaboration, allyship, and fostering a supportive ecosystem that champions diversity and inclusion. Drawing from her unique perspective of working alongside her husband, Tim will showcase the transformative power of teamwork and synergy, offering practical advice on how to turn co-working into a strength rather than a hindrance.
Ultimately, this talk serves as a testament to the resilience of women in technology and a blueprint for thriving in an industry where diversity is not just a goal but a necessity. By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with actionable strategies, informed perspectives, and the motivation to embark on their own transformative journeys in the tech world.
Adapting and Thriving: Navigating the Intersections of AI, Machine Learning, and Economic Challenges
In an era marked by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), coupled with significant economic challenges, the role and relevance of technical specialists are under scrutiny. This keynote delves deep into the transforming landscape of technological innovation and economic volatility, guiding specialists on how to not just survive but thrive amidst these shifts.
We will begin by understanding the current scope of AI and ML, highlighting areas where automation has taken precedence and mapping out domains where human expertise still holds a competitive edge. Drawing upon real-world examples, we will debunk the myths of machines entirely replacing technical specialists and shine a light on the symbiotic relationship between human intellect and machine efficiency.
Addressing the elephant in the room, the economic downturn, we will explore strategies that technical specialists can adopt to prove their irreplaceability. By integrating AI and ML into their workflows, enhancing soft skills, and pivoting towards interdisciplinary expertise, specialists can redefine their roles in the industry.
Attendees will leave equipped with:
1. A realistic view of AI's impact on technical specialties.
2. Practical strategies for integrating AI tools into their work.
3. The confidence to evolve, upskill, and navigate a dynamic job market.
In this age, it isn’t just about adapting but leveraging the right mix of human innovation and technology to ensure success. Join us for a thought-provoking session that charts a promising path for technical specialists in an increasingly automated world.
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