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Tech Talks & Workshops

Engaging talks, workshops, and podcasts on AI systems, architecture, and engineering leadership.

Pricing: $1,500 per engagement

Who it is for
Conference organizers, communities, and podcast hosts.
Outcome
Audience-aligned sessions with actionable takeaways.
Engagement
Remote or in-person sessions tailored to the audience.
How to start
Book session or take a free call to align.

Topics I Speak On

  • Systems Architecture: Scalable systems, RAG, and production AI patterns.
  • Engineering Leadership: Leadership, culture, and team scaling lessons.
  • Open Source & Community: Open source growth, community building, and advocacy.
  • Startup Strategy: MVP decisions, tradeoffs, and scaling choices.
  • Career Development: Career growth and leadership guidance.
  • Technology Trends: Actionable insights from 16+ years in the field.

My Speaking Process

A streamlined approach to delivering engaging, valuable presentations.

  1. Booking & Discovery: We discuss your event, audience, goals, and what you want attendees to take away. I learn about your audience's level, interests, and the key messages you want delivered.
  2. Preparation & Content: I prepare a tailored presentation that matches your audience and goals. This includes slides, examples, and interactive elements. We review the content together to ensure alignment.
  3. Delivery: I deliver the presentation at your event, engaging with the audience, answering questions, and providing actionable insights. I adapt in real-time based on audience response.
  4. Follow-up: After the event, I provide follow-up resources, answer additional questions, and share materials (slides, resources) with attendees if desired. We also gather feedback for future improvements.
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Tech Talks & Workshops

Engaging talks, workshops, and podcasts on AI systems, architecture, and engineering leadership.

$1,500 per engagement
Limited Availability
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Speaking at ITkonekt

Quick Summary

Who it is for

Conference organizers, communities, and podcast hosts.

Outcome

Audience-aligned sessions with actionable takeaways.

Engagement

Remote or in-person sessions tailored to the audience.

How to start

Book session or take a free call to align.

Topics I Speak On

Engaging talks with actionable insights for technical audiences.

Systems Architecture

Scalable systems, RAG, and production AI patterns.

Engineering Leadership

Leadership, culture, and team scaling lessons.

Open Source & Community

Open source growth, community building, and advocacy.

Startup Strategy

MVP decisions, tradeoffs, and scaling choices.

Career Development

Career growth and leadership guidance.

Technology Trends

Actionable insights from 16+ years in the field.

I deliver talks and workshops that are practical, audience-aligned, and grounded in real delivery experience.

Sessions focus on frameworks, tradeoffs, and decisions teams can apply immediately.

Need a speaker who delivers real takeaways?

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Product work session at Viralstyler
Tech talk with live audience

Speaking Engagements

Tailored talks and workshops for technical audiences.

Remote Talk

$1,500/ session

Online keynote, fireside chat, or podcast appearance.

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What's included

  • 30–60 minute presentation
  • Topic customization
  • Slide deck preparation
  • Q&A session included
  • Recording rights (negotiable)

Engagement: Single session

Workshop

$4,000/ session

Interactive session with hands-on exercises and takeaways for half or full day.

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What's included

  • Half day (2–4 hours) or full day (6–8 hours)
  • Custom curriculum design
  • Hands-on exercises
  • Participant materials
  • Follow-up resources
  • Post-session Q&A

Engagement: Half day (2–4 hours) or full day (6–8 hours)

Most impactful

On-Site Keynote

$2,000–$4,000/ session

In-person keynote at conferences or company events. Travel and accommodation are additional.

Discuss event

What's included

  • Custom keynote presentation
  • Pre-event consultation
  • Audience-tailored content
  • Meet & greet availability
  • Post-event resources
  • Travel & accommodation separate

Engagement: Event day

What Clients Say

Feedback from people who have worked with me.

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"The talk was practical and grounded. Attendees appreciated that it focused on what works instead of buzzwords. Several people mentioned it was a highlight of the event."

Jennifer

Conference Organizer

Keynote Speaking

Experience

Senior engineering leader with hands-on delivery and speaking experience.

Experience

16+ Years Experience

Speaking

Gitex, Web Summit, WorldSkills, and regional events.

Remote work session at Recharger
Mentoring session at a bootcamp
Speaking at FreeConnectedMinds

Planning a tech event or workshop?

Let's discuss topics, format, and how to make it memorable for your audience.

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Speaking FAQ

How much does it cost to hire an AI keynote speaker?

Remote talks start at $1,500 per session. Interactive workshops are $4,000 for half or full day. On-site keynotes range from $2,000-$4,000 plus travel and accommodation. Custom pricing available for multi-day events.

What topics do you speak about?

AI systems architecture, RAG and LLM patterns in production, engineering leadership, open source community building, startup strategy, and career development. All talks are grounded in 16+ years of hands-on delivery experience.

Do you customize presentations for the audience?

Yes. Every session is tailored to the audience level, industry, and event goals. I adjust depth, examples, and takeaways based on whether the audience is technical engineers, product leaders, or executive stakeholders.

Are you available for remote speaking and virtual conferences?

Yes. Remote talks and virtual keynotes are available worldwide. I have spoken at Gitex, Web Summit, WorldSkills, and regional events both in-person and remotely. Podcast guest appearances are also available.

Do you offer hands-on AI workshops for teams?

Yes. Workshops range from half-day (2-4 hours) to full-day (6-8 hours) with custom curriculum, hands-on exercises, and participant materials. Topics include AI integration, system design, and engineering leadership.

How far in advance should we book a speaker?

Typically 2-6 weeks depending on event size and format. For large conferences or custom workshops, earlier booking ensures availability. Reach out early for preferred dates, especially for in-person events requiring travel.

Do you provide slides and recording rights?

Slides can be shared with attendees after the event. Recording rights are negotiable per engagement and discussed during booking. Post-event resources and follow-up Q&A are included for workshop formats.

What languages do you speak in?

Fluent in English and Arabic, with professional French. Most talks are delivered in English. Arabic sessions are available for regional events and audiences. Language preference is discussed during booking.

Speaking at WorldSkills

My Speaking Process

A streamlined approach to delivering engaging, valuable presentations.

Step 1

Booking & Discovery

1 call (30 minutes)

We discuss your event, audience, goals, and what you want attendees to take away. I learn about your audience's level, interests, and the key messages you want delivered.

Deliverables

  • Event understanding
  • Audience analysis
  • Topic selection
  • Key messages defined
Step 2

Preparation & Content

2-4 weeks before event

I prepare a tailored presentation that matches your audience and goals. This includes slides, examples, and interactive elements. We review the content together to ensure alignment.

Deliverables

  • Custom presentation
  • Slide deck
  • Speaker notes
  • Content review
Step 3

Delivery

Event day

I deliver the presentation at your event, engaging with the audience, answering questions, and providing actionable insights. I adapt in real-time based on audience response.

Deliverables

  • Live presentation
  • Q&A session
  • Audience engagement
  • Actionable insights
Step 4

Follow-up

1 week after event

After the event, I provide follow-up resources, answer additional questions, and share materials (slides, resources) with attendees if desired. We also gather feedback for future improvements.

Deliverables

  • Follow-up resources
  • Slide deck sharing
  • Additional Q&A
  • Feedback collection

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16+ Years
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Worldwide Remote