Talks
I enjoy public speaking and have been delivering talks to local meetups since 2018. I cover a variety of subjects, but with a focus on code quality and digital accessibility.
If you're interested in me coming to speak at your event get in touch.
Upcoming talks
Toast-mortem
An examination of toast notifications. We’ll consider how they perform for different assistive technologies; and ask, should backend engineers own the UX components our users rely on.
Building without barriers
a11y for backend engineers
Backend engineers rarely talk about accessibility. Often through a lack of awareness or a misplaced assumption that it is someone else’s problem. However, the systems we build can create hidden barriers for people with disabilities. In this talk, we’ll explore real backend scenarios where accessibility matters and learn how we can build more inclusive products.
Ulysses versus The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The story of two codebases
As AI becomes more prevelant in our industry, it's more important than ever to recognise the value of true craftsmanship. In this talk, we'll draw insights from two literary classics to explore why writing clean, thoughtful code still matters.
Past talks
Ulysses versus The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The story of two codebases
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Leeds PHP
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dotNetSheff
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TechMids Conference
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Front End Sheffield
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Laravel Manchester
Magnifying the Web
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Front End Sheffield
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A11y North, Leeds
Why we need to care about accessibility
Key motivators for an accessible Web
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Sheffield DM
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Front End Sheffield
The Dramatic History of the Web Browser
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Brighton Web Development Meetup
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WordPress North East
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dotnet Sheffield
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dotnet York
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Umbraco Leeds
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McrFRED
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Leeds JS
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Front End Sheffield
What's New in PHP 7.3
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Sheffield PHP
PHPUnit: What, Why, How?
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Leeds PHP
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Sheffield PHP