Sean Killeen

Akka.NET is an Actor Model Framework that helps .Net developers create powerful concurrent & distributed applications more easily. The Actor Model is a well-established paradigm for building fault-tolerant and scalable applications that has recently seen a resurgence as distributed and asynchronous systems gain popularity. In this introductory talk, Sean will walk you through the concepts of the actor model, its benefits over traditional approaches, and the basics of how to use Akka.NET to achieve these advantages in your .NET applications.

Have you ever wondered whether you have something to contribute to conversations in the tech industry? YOU TOTALLY DO. In this session, Sean will walk through ways to think about adding your voice to help shape our industry, and what benefits you and your community may gain as a result. He'll share prompts to get you started, and tips to help you follow through. His hope is that you will leave with a renewed conviction that your voice matters, and a pathway to put it out there and feel good about it.

Have you ever been stuck at a whiteboard or solving a brainteaser and thought "there must be a better way"? Good news: there very much is. Technical interviews can be a nightmare for both the interviewer and interviewee. In this talk, Sean walks through his philosophy & practical tips for running technical interviews that are primed for success.