Principal Technologist and Evangelist

Principal Technologist and Evangelist at AWS With 35+ years of technology experience, I serve as a Principal Technologist and Evangelist at Amazon Web Services, reaching 3.2 million developers globally and speaking at 300+ events. My mission is to help developers and organizations successfully adopt and leverage AWS services, with deep expertise in open source technologies, generative AI, and developer tools. Impact & Reach Developer Engagement at Scale Reached 3.2 million developers through content, events, and community engagement Delivered 300+ presentations at conferences, meetups, and AWS events worldwide Created and maintained the AWS Open Source Newsletter, becoming a trusted resource for thousands of developers Published 300+ technical blog posts, tutorials, and hands-on guides Technology Advocacy & Thought Leadership Leading advocate for Generative AI technologies and applications since 2023 Subject matter expert for Amazon Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow (MWAA) Champion for Amazon Q Developer and AI-powered development tools Regular contributor to AWS documentation, developer resources, and community forums Core Expertise Open Source Technologies Deep expertise in Apache Airflow, contributing to community growth and adoption Active participant in open source communities, bridging AWS services with OSS projects Advocate for open source best practices and sustainable community building Cloud Technologies & Architecture Comprehensive knowledge of AWS services and cloud architecture patterns Expertise in container technologies (ECS, EKS) and orchestration Infrastructure as Code specialist (CDK, CloudFormation, Terraform) DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline implementation AI & Machine Learning Generative AI applications and best practices (focus area since 2023) Machine learning workflows and MLOps on AWS AI-powered developer tools and productivity enhancement Practical AI implementation for business value Content Creation & Education Technical Content Developed comprehensive workshops and hands-on tutorials for AWS services Created video content, demos, and live coding sessions Published guides on complex topics including hybrid workflows, security, and multi-account architectures Contributed to AWS documentation and developer experience improvements Community Building Mentored developers at all skill levels, helping them navigate their cloud journey Built strong relationships with developer communities across UK, Europe, and globally Facilitated knowledge sharing through meetups, user groups, and online communities Fostered inclusive environments that welcome developers from diverse backgrounds Key Focus Areas Technology Advocacy & Developer Relations Generative AI & Machine Learning Open Source Software & Community Developer Tools & Productivity Cloud Architecture & Best Practices DevOps & Infrastructure as Code

Innovation & Technology Leader

Innovation & Technology Leader at PwC Led innovation and technology transformation initiatives at PwC UK, driving digital change and implementing cutting-edge solutions across the organization. Technology Leadership Spearheaded cloud transformation initiatives, leading the adoption of virtualization and cloud technologies Implemented innovative solutions that improved operational efficiency and reduced costs Built and led high-performing technology teams focused on innovation and delivery Impact Drove cultural change around innovation and technology adoption Established frameworks for evaluating and implementing emerging technologies Created collaborative environments that fostered innovation across teams Delivered measurable business value through technology initiatives