Here are some talks we’ve given at various conferences:
"Agile and Sustainable: A Pragmatic Approach to Sustainable Tech" By Matt Williams
In this presentation, Matt investigates the crucial role of sustainability within the IT sector and clarify its importance for professionals in the field. He examines the definition of sustainability and ...its consequential impact on the IT industry. Additionally, he examines the anticipated regulations which may redefine corporate perspectives on sustainability, specifically through the lens of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria. Every IT professional, from developers and managers to DevOps specialists and analysts, bears the responsibility to incorporate sustainable measures within their domain. To aid in this mission, we will provide actionable insights and real-world examples to enhance sustainability in IT practices. Adopting a pragmatic stance towards IT operations can not only mitigate operating expenses and avert regulatory challenges but also contribute positively to the environment.[+] Show More
"Agile and Sustainable: A Pragmatic Approach to Sustainable Tech" By Matt Williams
In this presentation, Matt investigates the crucial role of ...
In this presentation, Matt investigates the crucial role of sustainability within the IT sector and clarify its importance for professionals in the field. He examines the definition of sustainability and ...its consequential impact on the IT industry. Additionally, he examines the anticipated regulations which may redefine corporate perspectives on sustainability, specifically through the lens of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria. Every IT professional, from developers and managers to DevOps specialists and analysts, bears the responsibility to incorporate sustainable measures within their domain. To aid in this mission, we will provide actionable insights and real-world examples to enhance sustainability in IT practices. Adopting a pragmatic stance towards IT operations can not only mitigate operating expenses and avert regulatory challenges but also contribute positively to the environment.[+] Show More
Sustainable IT Framework : Panel Discussion
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No, ChatGPT isn't going to take your job, but it might just help you get things done- Stir Trek 2023
Recorded at Stir Trek 2023 https://stirtrek.com/speakers/2023 Matt ...
Recorded at Stir Trek 2023
https://stirtrek.com/speakers/2023
Matt Williams
As artificial intelligence continues to advance at a rapid pace, many people are worried about the impact it will have on the job market. However, ...in the case of ChatGPT, those fears are largely unfounded. While it's true that ChatGPT is capable of performing many tasks that were once the exclusive domain of humans, it's important to remember that ChatGPT is a tool, not a replacement for human workers. In fact, ChatGPT has the potential to help people get more done than ever before. In this talk, we'll explore the capabilities of ChatGPT and discuss how it can be used to streamline workflows, improve productivity, and make our lives easier. We'll look at real-world examples of how ChatGPT is being used today, from automating customer service to generating creative content. We'll also discuss the ethical considerations of using AI in the workplace and explore how we can ensure that we're using these tools responsibly. Ultimately, the goal of this talk is to dispel the fear and uncertainty that surrounds AI and to show how ChatGPT can be a powerful ally in the workplace. Whether you're a business owner looking to improve efficiency or an employee looking to streamline your workload, ChatGPT has the potential to help you get things done like never before. So join us as we explore the exciting world of AI and discover how ChatGPT can help you achieve your goals.
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https://github.com/stirtrek/2023MayStirTrek[+] Show More
Matt Williams - Putting The Fun Back In Fundamentals - Stir Trek 2022
Recorded at Stir Trek 2022 (https://stirtrek.com). In this session, we ...
Recorded at Stir Trek 2022 (https://stirtrek.com).
In this session, we will bring FUN back to Fundamentals as we: * Look at favorite data structures and algorithms from the 70s, 80s, and ...90s: where are they today? You won't believe #7! * Discover why hashes aren't just for breakfast. * Discover the Lolrus' favorite data structure (hint: it's got a bukkit). * Discover why some searches gallop and others proceed at a snail's pace. * Face hard truths: sometimes brute force is the best method. * Face harder truths: someone has to maintain the code you write today... and they know where you live. * Face the hardest truth: CPU, Memory, Storage, and I/O are not infinite. And... most importantly... discover the BEST algorithm and the BEST data structure.
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https://github.com/stirtrek/2022MayStirTrek[+] Show More
OLF Conference - December 3, 2022
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2020 CM Lightning Talks - Matt Williams - End the Stigma: Become a Mental Health Ally
Sabotage Productivity the CIA Way - Stir Trek 2024
Recorded at Stir Trek 2024 https://stirtrek.com/speakers/2024 Matt ...
Recorded at Stir Trek 2024
https://stirtrek.com/speakers/2024
Matt "Kelly" Williams
In 1944, the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), predecessor of the CIA, published the Simple Sabotage Field Manual -- a guide for resistance forces ...to characterize simple sabotage, outline its possible effects, and to present suggestions for inciting and executing it. Ironically, many of the organizational and business suggestions are considered good, if not best, business practices. By following these few simple tips, you, too, can sabotage productivity the CIA way.
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https://github.com/stirtrek/2024MayStirTrek[+] Show More
"10 Things DevOps is; 10 Things DevOps Isn't" with Matt Williams
DevOps has grown in visibility and popularity over the past decade. It ...
DevOps has grown in visibility and popularity over the past decade. It comes in many flavors – DevOps, SRE, DevSecOps, DevKitchenSinkOps, and more! While DevOps is many things, there are ...also many things which it is not. This talk introduces DevOps, what it is, and, perhaps more importantly, what it isn’t.
Matt Williams has always wanted to be a Renaissance Person. Maybe one day he will be. In the meantime, he does photography, designs tabletop games, reads, cooks, weaves, hacks, and spends time with his wife and daughter in Columbus, OH.
This is a recording of a live presentation to GLUG.NET on November 16, 2023: https://www.meetup.com/glugnet/events/291350564/[+] Show More
"Agile and Sustainable - Pragmatic Approach to Sustainable Tech" by Matt Williams
In this talk, we're going to explore why sustainability matters to IT, ...
In this talk, we're going to explore why sustainability matters to IT, and why you should care about it too.
We'll dive into what sustainability is and how it impacts the ...world of IT. We'll also take a look at the proposed SEC regulations that could change the way companies view sustainability in the form of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) categories.
Whether you're a developer, a manager, a DevOps guru, an analyst, or any other IT professional, you have a role to play in making IT practices more sustainable. And don't worry - we'll give you practical tips and examples of how to do just that.
By taking a pragmatic approach to IT practices, you can help reduce operating costs, avoid regulatory headaches, and make a positive impact on the environment.
When Matt "Kelly" Williams was young, he wanted to be a Renaissance person -- a polymath who is wide and deep. It's a journey with lots to learn along the way!
Matt believes that the most important skills for an IT professional are communication and a willingness to work with customers to solve their pain. Fundamentally, every problem in IT is to solve a people problem.
Along his DevOps journey, Matt has become very pragmatic -- it's not about the tools; it's about delivering value and finding and mitigating speed bumps.
Recently he has been captivated by sustainability in IT -- how anyone engaged in value delivery can affect sustainability, streamline value, and reduce costs.
Outside of IT, Matt is a handweaver, designs tabletop board games, roasts coffee, reads lots of books, and experiments in the kitchen.[+] Show More
