Speaking
I speak to product teams, government leaders, engineers, and founders about designing technology people actually use, adoption, clarity, behavioral product thinking, and building in regulated environments.
I'm a practitioner: I code, I operate a family business, and I've cleared App Store blockers for public-sector teams. Talks are tailored to the room. Never canned.
Topics
Designing for adoption
Why products fail at the behavior layer. Simplicity, trust, and the gap between shipping and using.
Government & civic technology
Citizen-facing apps, regulated mobile, earning trust in the public sector.
Product thinking for builders
Every feature must earn its place. Requirements vs. behavior. What actually moves retention.
Mobile in regulated environments
App Store policy, rejection recovery, shipping when compliance is non-negotiable.
AI with intention
Practical AI for product teams, without the hype cycle.
Career & learning
From professional basketball to self-taught engineer. Curiosity as competitive advantage.
Industry-specific talks (funeral, lottery, mobile marketing) available by request.
Formats
Keynotes · Workshops · Fireside chats · Team sessions
Selected stages
- NFDA
- ICCFA
- OGR
- La Fleur's
- Arlington County
For event planners
- Style Business casual · tailored to your audience
- Slides Yours to use & modify
- Fee From $2,000 (negotiable)
- Travel Round-trip economy
- Lodging Hotel for on-site duration