Phyllis Westerman

Americas Red Hat Tech Exchange - Orlando, Florida - October 2019 - Back by popular demand, Phyllis Westerman returned as the Americas Red Hat Tech Exchange Master of Ceremony, entertaining over 2,000 attendees on the main stage each day! She guided the audience through the week-long conference creatively sharing logistics, conveying important information (housekeeping), introducing all speakers, hosting awards and commentating during transitions. She captivated and entertained the audience throughout the week. She also led the evening-long "Super Heroes"- themed Awards ceremony, dressed as Wonder Woman. She responded to the audience and encouraged participation and engagement through many memorable ad-hoc moments! As lead of overall event experience, she exceeded the goal of inspiring attendees to live, eat and breathe the "power of open".

Americas Red Hat Tech Exchange - Orlando, Florida - October 2018 - Phyllis Westerman served as the very first (and only to-date) Master of Ceremony for Americas Red Hat Tech Exchange! She guided the audience through the week-long conference creatively sharing logistics, conveying important information (housekeeping), introducing all speakers, hosting awards and commentating during transitions. She captivated and entertained the audience throughout the week. She also led the evening-long "80's"- themed Awards ceremony, dressed in full 80's attire! The 80's night was a night everyone remembered - and had to go down as one of the loudest awards nights in history!

EMEA Red Hat Tech Exchange - Prague, Czech Republic - September 2018 - Phyllis Westerman returned to serve as the co-emcee of the 2nd annual EMEA Red Hat Tech Exchange. She guided the audience through the week-long conference creatively sharing logistics, conveying important information (housekeeping), introducing all speakers, hosting closing awards and commentating during transitions. She was joined by a co-emcee many times on stage and the natural and entertaining interaction between the two was well-received by the audience.