Speaking

I design the frameworks that make complex innovation accessible. Whether it's blockchain, AI, or emerging technology at the frontier, I help audiences understand and engage with transformative change.

Speaking Topics

Making complexity accessible: Frameworks for understanding transformative technology

Navigating the frontier: Leading when technology is still messy and uncertain

The Game Designer approach: Teaching systems for blockchain, AI, and beyond

Disruption

April 2026

2026 Credit Provider Think Tank

The future of financial services

Kimpton Miralina Resort & Villas, Scottsdale, AZ

Blockchain & Digital Assets

June 2023

ACAMS Chicago Chapter

Digital asset risk and regulation

2023

ISACA Convergence 2023

Blockchain and AI

May 2022

Gies College of Business

Blockchain discussion

Information Security

2006

Black Hat USA

Phishing with Asterisk PBX

2015

OWASP MSP

Why Security Needs DevOps

2013

OWASP Chicago-Suburbs kickoff

Chapter kickoff presentation

2011

SF ISACA Fall Conference

Identity management architecture

2007

Symposium on Information Systems Risk, Security & Assurance

Information systems risk & security (University of Akron)

2007

Technology Executives Club

Information security leadership

2007

Kansas City ISACA / IIA

IT audit & information security

2007

Bank Security Summit

Financial services information security

2006

Bank Security Summit

Financial services information security

2006

Illinois Bankers Association

Information security for banking

Podcasts & Media

Podcast
Dec 2023

Demystifying Blockchain Identity — Identity at the Center #250

Blockchain identity

Podcast
2022

Where to Pay Attention to Blockchain in 2022 — The Accountant Quits

Where to pay attention to blockchain

Host
2015–2018

Building a Life and Career in Security

Host of security career podcast

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Speaking Inquiries

Interested in having me speak at your event?

I'm available for keynotes, workshops, and panel discussions on making transformative technology accessible, navigating change at the frontier, and designing frameworks that help people engage with innovation.