Turning complex ideas
into practical insight.

I speak about the systems I build, the lessons they reveal, and the ideas worth sharing—so others can put them to work.

Mar 7, 2025 · More Human Than Human Conference

How Do Agents Actually Work?

A practical look at what agentic systems are doing under the hood, where they break down, and how to reason about their behavior.

Nov 15, 2024 · San Antonio Tech Day by Tech Bloc

Exploring OpenAI's Multi-agent Framework, Swarm

An introduction to building coordinated multi-agent workflows with OpenAI Swarm and the design tradeoffs behind agent handoffs.

May 17, 2024 · DEVSA Programming Meetup

Teaching Your LLMs How to Drive

A session on steering language models with tools, structure, feedback loops, and clearer interfaces for reliable AI behavior.

Jan 27, 2024 · Katy Python Programming Meetup

Wrangling Your Data with Lasso

A walkthrough of Lasso for exploring, shaping, and working with messy data in a more interactive Python workflow.

Aug 27, 2023 · Houston's Code and Coffee

Advancing Towards Pythonic Code

A community talk on moving from working Python to clearer, more expressive Python using idioms and practical refactors.

Aug 19, 2023 · Katy Python Programming Meetup

Idiomatic Techniques in Python

A guide to writing Python that feels more natural, readable, and aligned with the conventions of the language.