Speaking
Technical leadership, soft skills, and growing as a leader
I speak at meetups, events, and conferences. I share what I've learned from >25 years of building software and leading the people who build it.
Background
I've spoken and run workshops at conferences, events, and meetups across Australia and internationally.
Past clients include Australia Post, REA Group, Reece, Toyota, and Xero. Having written code for over 25 years, I connect with technical audiences because I've lived the same problems they have.
Past talks
Growing into technical leadership
Communicating anything to anyone
The power of saying "I don't know"
Saying "I don't know" can be the start of an entirely new conversation with learning opportunities from both sides.
My job as a software engineer is not to write code
Most software engineers are hired to solve business problems, not write code. Once you realise that, you do your job better and enjoy it more.
How to get hired on LinkedIn
Your LinkedIn profile can get you hired. Learn how from someone who has hired dozens of technical people.
Influencing techniques
Understanding how people think and act helps you shape better conversations, suggestions, and proposals.
What people say
“Andrew gave a very insightful talk on "The power of saying I don't know". Very relevant to today's workplaces where individuals are instantly judged for simply saying "I don't know". I really enjoyed Andrew's anecdotal approach and appreciated him sharing his tips.”
“I approached Andrew to present at Elabor8's Lunch and Learn sessions as he is passionate about public speaking. His talk was extremely relatable and the audience were engaged with his content and presentation style. I would highly recommend Andrew's presentation to others.”