I share practical insights about AI implementation and team leadership at conferences, meetups, and industry events. My talks focus on real-world experience building production AI systems and managing AI engineering teams.
Featured Talks
2025
3 Mistakes to Avoid Before Choosing an AI Agent Framework (LLM Practitioners Meetup Karlsruhe) - July 31, 2025
AI Agent Frameworks, Framework Selection, Production AI
This is my public talk from LLM Practitioners Meetup Karlsruhe in July 2025 where I share insights on selecting the right AI agent framework, avoiding common pitfalls, and understanding key considerations such as framework architecture & archetypes, control versus development velocity, and real-world application suitability.
Key Topics Covered: - Framework architecture and archetypes analysis - Control versus development velocity trade-offs - Real-world application suitability assessment - Common framework selection mistakes - Practical evaluation criteria for AI agent frameworks
Audience: AI Engineers, ML Practitioners, Technical Leads, Framework Decision Makers
Speaking Topics
I speak on topics where I have deep, hands-on experience:
AI Implementation & Strategy
- Production AI Systems: Real-world deployment challenges and solutions
- Framework Selection: Choosing the right tools for AI projects
- Team Building: Growing and managing AI engineering teams
- Anti-Hype Approach: Practical vs theoretical AI implementation
Technical Leadership
- Engineering Management: Leading technical teams in AI era
- System Architecture: Building scalable AI platforms
- Technology Strategy: Making informed decisions about AI adoption
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with product, business, and data teams
Industry Experience
- 16 years in technology: Evolution from traditional software to AI systems
- 3+ years AI platform leadership: Hands-on experience building AI teams
- Production Focus: Systems serving real users with real impact
Speaking Formats
- Conference Keynotes: 30-45 minute deep dives
- Panel Discussions: Industry roundtables and Q&A sessions
- Workshop Sessions: Hands-on implementation guidance
- Meetup Talks: Community-focused presentations
- Podcast Interviews: Long-form conversations about AI leadership
Speaking Request
Interested in having me speak at your event? I'm particularly interested in:
- Enterprise AI conferences and summits
- CTO/Engineering leadership events
- AI strategy and implementation workshops
- Technology meetups and community events
Ready to discuss your event? Connect with me on LinkedIn with details about your event, audience, and preferred topics. I respond to speaking inquiries within 2 business days.