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About

Beachgeek Consulting has over 35 years of experience working across the world. Currently serving as Principal Technologist and Evangelist at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Beachgeek is dedicated to helping customers succeed through technology advocacy, community building, and hands-on technical guidance.

Based in Whitstable, Kent, United Kingdom, I’ve had the privilege of reaching 3.2 million developers globally through content creation, speaking at 300+ events, and building vibrant communities around open source technologies, cloud computing, and generative AI.

Professional Focus

Beachgeek centers on making complex technologies accessible and empowering developers to build amazing things. Key areas include:

  • Technology Advocacy - Evangelizing AWS services, open source technologies, and developer tools to global audiences through speaking engagements, technical content, and community engagement
  • Generative AI - Leading advocacy efforts for generative AI technologies and applications since 2023, helping developers understand and implement AI-powered solutions
  • Developer Engagement at Scale - Creating educational content, workshops, and resources that have reached millions of developers worldwide
  • Open Source Leadership - Deep involvement in open source communities, particularly Apache Airflow, bridging the gap between OSS projects and cloud services
  • Cloud Architecture & DevOps - Expertise in AWS services

Technical Expertise

AI & Machine Learning

  • Generative AI applications and best practices
  • Machine learning workflows and MLOps on AWS
  • AI-powered developer tools and productivity enhancement
  • Practical AI implementation for business value

Cloud Technologies

  • Comprehensive knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture patterns
  • Container orchestration and microservices architecture
  • Infrastructure as Code and automation
  • DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation

Open Source Software

  • Apache Airflow subject matter expert
  • Active contributor to open source communities
  • Advocate for sustainable open source practices
  • Integration of OSS projects with cloud platforms

Impact & Recognition

Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to receive recognition for innovation and leadership:

At Amazon Web Services (2017-Present)

  • Reached 3.2 million developers through content and community engagement
  • Delivered 300+ presentations at conferences and events worldwide
  • Published 300+ technical blog posts and tutorials
  • Created and maintained the AWS Open Source Newsletter
  • Subject matter expert for Amazon Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow (MWAA)
  • Leading advocate for Amazon Q Developer and generative AI technologies

At PricewaterhouseCoopers (1993-2017)

  • Information Age: Innovation Leader of the Year (2017)
  • Information Age 2017 Nominee for Digital IT Leader
  • PwC “Re-Imagining the Possible” Award (2017)
  • CIO Award Winner (2014)
  • Innovation Award Winner (2015)
  • Exceptional Relationship Building (2016)
  • VMware Certified Associate - Cloud (VCAC510)
  • VMware Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCAD510)
  • TOGAF 9.0 Certified

Beachgeek Consulting Approach

  • Community First - Building inclusive communities where developers of all backgrounds feel welcome and supported
  • Practical Knowledge - Sharing hands-on, actionable guidance that developers can immediately apply
  • Open Collaboration - Working transparently with open source communities and fostering knowledge sharing
  • Continuous Learning - Staying current with emerging technologies and helping others navigate rapid change
  • Mentorship - Investing time in helping developers at all skill levels grow their capabilities

Content & Community

I’m passionate about creating content that helps developers succeed:

  • Technical Writing - 300+ blog posts covering topics from Apache Airflow to generative AI
  • Speaking - 300+ presentations at conferences, meetups, and AWS events
  • Workshops - Hands-on tutorials and workshops for AWS services and open source tools
  • Video Content - Demos, live coding sessions, and technical deep dives
  • Newsletter - AWS Open Source Newsletter reaching thousands of developers
  • Mentoring - One-on-one guidance and community support

Get in Touch

Interested in learning more? Explore my blog for technical insights and tutorials, or view my experience to see my professional journey in detail.

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