Speaking
I love sharing insights about software engineering, testing, and emerging technologies with audiences around the world.
Past Presentations
How to Sanely Test Complex Systems
Carolina Code Conference • August 2023
Strategies for testing complex systems without losing your mind - covering approaches for managing test complexity, maintainable test architecture, and practical testing patterns.
GraphQL: y tho
Carolina Code School • November 2021
A practical look at GraphQL - when to use it, when not to, and why it might (or might not) be the right choice for your project.
The State of Async Web Frameworks 2020
PyTn • March 2020
An exploration of the async web framework landscape in 2020, comparing performance, developer experience, and ecosystem maturity.
The State of Async Web Frameworks 2019
Carolina Code Conference • July 2019
A deep dive into the emerging async web framework ecosystem, examining the benefits and trade-offs of async programming in web development.
Rust: Borrowing
PyTn • February 2019
Understanding Rust’s ownership and borrowing system - making sense of one of Rust’s most powerful and initially confusing features.
DMARC: what is it and how to get it
PyTn • February 2019
A quick 5-minute lightning talk on DMARC email authentication - what it is, why you need it, and how to implement it.
Speaking Topics
I regularly speak on topics including:
- Software Testing & Quality Assurance - Strategies for testing complex systems
- Modern Web Frameworks - Async programming and performance optimization
- Product Engineering - Building scalable, maintainable software systems
Book a Speaking Engagement
Interested in having me speak at your event?
I’m available for:
- Conference keynotes and technical sessions
- Meetup presentations and workshops
- Corporate training and internal talks
- Podcast interviews and panel discussions
Feel free to reach out at robert.roskam[at]gmail.com