Talks & Workshops

Efforts to give back to the communities that shaped me

  • Techlahoma, FreeCodeCamp OKC

    Introduction to PHP

    Techlahoma, FreeCodeCamp OKC · Norman, OK

    Nov 2020

    An interactive live-stream where individuals were able to ask questions and follow along as I introduced learners to the PHP language
  • Norman AR/VR

    Developing for the Microsoft HoloLens

    Norman AR/VR · Norman, OK

    Sep 2018

    Showcased the technologies used within the Microsoft HoloLens and how to get started creating applications for the platform
  • The University of Oklahoma, Homebrew Website Club

    Introduction to Laravel

    The University of Oklahoma, Homebrew Website Club · Norman, OK

    Oct 2018

    Demonstrated how to get started using the Laravel framework to flexibly develop web applications from scratch
  • Techlahoma, OKC VR

    Introduction to Unity (Advanced)

    Techlahoma, OKC VR · Norman, OK

    Aug 2017

    Piggybacked off of a previous talk, continued to crowd-develop a rudimentary VR baseball game while showcasing patterns used when developing for augmented and virtual reality
  • Techlahoma, OKC VR

    Introduction to Unity

    Techlahoma, OKC VR · Norman, OK

    Jul 2017

    Showcased the ease of development when creating applications or games using the Unity game engine. The audience determined a topic, baseball, and followed along as we developed a complimentary VR game in under an hour
  • The University of Oklahoma, Edge Makerspace

    VR @ OU

    The University of Oklahoma, Edge Makerspace · Norman, OK

    Apr 2016 to Dec 2016

    Virtual reality for the masses (8 sessions) ⸺
    Every week I introduced inexperienced community members to virtual reality; its applications, games, uses, and development workflows
  • The University of Oklahoma, Edge Makerspace

    Introduction to 3D Printing

    The University of Oklahoma, Edge Makerspace · Norman, OK

    Apr 2016 to Dec 2016

    3D printing for the masses (36 sessions) ⸺
    Hosted a weekly workshop on developing 3D models and turning those creations into reality using next-generation 3D printers available to the facility
  • The University of Oklahoma, Edge Makerspace

    Hacking Home Automation

    The University of Oklahoma, Edge Makerspace · Norman, OK

    Feb 2016

    A DIY Approach to Your Smart Home (2 sessions) ⸺
    Hosted a workshop that taught individuals how to combine off-the-shelf components, open source platforms, and a little hardware hackery to furnish a secure home automation platform on the cheap