Talking Geeky

I am very passionate about Information Technology and how technology can be enhanced to suit and assist the way human beings live there lives. My passion and experience in the Information Technology Industry has lead me to talking to both High School and University students about all things Geeky.

Currently running the Learning Drupal Sydney workshops. During my time at University I became involved with Southern Cross University Women in Technology program and Australian Computer Society Young IT Committee. I enjoyed my involvement with these groups as I know the difference having a support network can mean to students.

My love of technology and Open Source has lead me to providing talks at Sydney Drupal meet-ups, Bar Camp Sydney, Bar Camp Brighton, Linux Conference Australia, Pycon Australia, Geek Girl Dinners and others. Recently presenting on the Xo technology stack (One Laptop Per Child) for international audiences within the UK.

I enjoy being part of the larger Information Technology Industry and believe in giving back and supporting the industry and Open Source community projects.

Events Organised

PHP MiniConf, held as part of the Open Source Developer Conference Mini Conf Days 2011

Learning Drupal Sydney, monthly Drupal training workshops

Geek Talks

Developer, Developer, Developer - Participated in an open panel discussion hosted by Nick Hodge "Open Source & Microsoft Ecosystem" - July 2011

PHP Sydney User Group - Presented talk on "mod_php and FastCGI a look at the history and architecture" - March 2011

OSDC 2010 PHP Day - Presented talk on "mod_php and FastCGI: Differences and Trade-offs with Apache and IIS" - October 2010

Geek Girl Dinners Scotland - Presented talk on "One Laptop Per Child Australia - making a difference" - September 2010

Edinburgh Tech meet-up Presented talk on "Xo technology stack Talk" - August 11 2010

PyCon Australia Conference Presented lighting talk on "Sugar and Python"June 26 2010

Microsoft Digi Girlz Event - Girls High School Day - Day Event with years 9 to 11, participated in round table discussion on Life as an Information Technology Graduate - 24 March 2010

Australian Computer Society - Talks to International Students about ACS program and gaining employment in IT - various dates 2009

Australian Computer Society - Young IT, Peer discussion evening - One on one discussions with students about Open Source and being a Woman in IT - various dates 2009

Southern Cross University - WIT - IT Girls High School Program - IT study/employment discussion with Coffs Harbour High School, Woolgoolga High School - various dates 2009

Southern Cross University - WIT - IT Girls Day - Workshop day with Woolgoolga High School - various dates 2009

Open Education Conference - Presented ALTC Exchange discussion around Open Source frameworks and Creative Commons initiative used on site - November 21 2008

Australian Computer Society - Transition from Student to Employee - May 23rd 2003