Ambition means a lot, and as a C-average college student, I wasn't very ambitious. My first job interviews out of college were hard lessons in rejection. I've since been a software developer, solution architect, consultant, sales engineer, and more. I regularly work with Fortune 500 companies and live debt-free. I also speak at conferences, mentor fellow devs, and travel the country.

So what happened?

If you're just getting started in your career, this session is for you: I'll highlight real tips and advice from my 20-years of experience that has helped me build a successful and fulfilling career. Lessons include: how to lose gracefully, overcoming laziness, communicating efficiently, selling yourself, and much more. Let my stories and lessons inspire you to be your very best, even if "imposter syndrome" is your middle name.