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Accessibility at KubeCon: Deaf Voices in Cloud Native - Alfonso Torres, DeafTech; Jay Jackson, CallRevu; Destiny O'Connor, Women Blessing Women; Travis Johnson, Convo Communications; Rob Koch, Slalom Build
Friday November 15, 2024 11:55am - 12:30pm MST
Salt Palace | Level 1 | Grand Ballroom B
Never met a deaf person at a conference? That is not surprising. While there are lots of deaf engineers, until recently, most conferences — and virtually any other community activity — haven't been accessible to deaf community members. But for KubeCon, that all changed exactly a year ago! During this discussion, deaf panelists from various countries will shed light on their unique experiences being deaf in tech and the impact that making KubeCon accessible has had on their lives and hopes for the future. Attendees will learn why the technology space is a great fit for deaf individuals, the benefits and opportunities deaf professionals bring to the table, and what it takes to be an accessible and welcoming community. Panelists will also debunk common misconceptions and empower *you* to take steps toward a more inclusive cloud native ecosystem.
Speakers
avatar for Rob Koch

Rob Koch

Principal, Slalom Build
A tech enthusiast who thrives on steering projects from their initial spark to successful fruition, Rob Koch is Principal at Slalom Build, AWS Hero, and Co-chair of the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group. His expertise in architecting event-driven systems is firmly rooted... Read More →
avatar for Alfonso Balderas Torres

Alfonso Balderas Torres

Founder, DeafTech
I am founder of DeafTech, an initiative dedicated to support the Deaf community in their professional development in the field of technology, through technology events, programming courses and conferences. In addition, I am co-founder of WorldDeafTech, an organization focused on creating... Read More →
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Destiny O'Connor

Co-Chair CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing WG, Web Developer, Women Blessing Women
As Co-Chair of the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group, where I channel my passion for creating a more inclusive tech world for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. My mission is to educate the tech community about the unique challenges and experiences of being deaf in this... Read More →
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Jay Jackson

Senior Software Engineer, CallRevu
Jay Jackson, a Senior Software Engineer at CallRevu, brings over 2 decades of experience in the tech industry. Jay has navigated this tech journey as a deaf individual, with American Sign Language (ASL) as his primary mode of communication and is passionate about exploring ways to... Read More →
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Travis Johnson

Level 3 Engineer, Convo Communications
A Linux aficionado, Travis Johnson is a deaf Level 3 Engineer with 10+ years of experience in the VoIP industry, where he has gained deep knowledge of networking and scripting. A firm believer in lifetime learning, Travis continuously acquires new skills and certifications. Off work... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 11:55am - 12:30pm MST
Salt Palace | Level 1 | Grand Ballroom B
  Cloud Native Experience, Diversity + Equity + Inclusion
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