Anthony D. Mays | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Anthony D. Mays is a public speaker, DEI consultant, writer, tech career coach, and software engineer of over 20 years experience. A former abuse victim and foster kid from Compton who taught himself how to code at age 8, he has received numerous awards for his work in the tech industry and has worked with many organizations and Fortune 500 companies. Mays is known for weaving his inspirational story of perseverance into rich conversations about inclusion in tech.

Current position (1)

Founder

Morgan Latimer Consulting

Degrees (1)

Bachelor of Science, Information and Computer science

UC Irvine

2001 to 2005

Presentations

Presentations (2)

The Six Steps: How to Solve Any Problem

As an engineer at Google, Anthony used technology as a tool to solve big problems at scale. But technology is just a tool. To really be effective, smart people have a repeatable, reliable problem solving strategy. Whether in a grueling coding interview at FAANG companies or planning for a wedding in the middle of a pandemic, Anthony will reveal the six things that problem solvers do to help them overcome any problem.

The Upside of Fear: Turning Imposter Syndrome into Strength

Most people see imposter syndrome as a weakness to overcome, a condition that disproportionately impacts women and people of color. Yet despite the downsides, there are some upsides too. What if it can actually be your greatest strength? Learn from Anthony D. Mays' own journey from Compton as a abuse survivor and foster youth how he learned to harness imposter syndrome. We'll explore how to recognize its causes, how to own your accomplishments, and how to move forward productively and with humility.