"Agile and Sustainable - Pragmatic Approach to Sustainable Tech" by Matt Williams
In this talk, we're going to explore why sustainability matters to IT, and why you should care about it too.
We'll dive into what sustainability is and how it impacts the world of IT. We'll also take a look at the proposed SEC regulations that could change the way companies view sustainability in the form of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) categories.
Whether you're a developer, a manager, a DevOps guru, an analyst, or any other IT professional, you have a role to play in making IT practices more sustainable. And don't worry - we'll give you practical tips and examples of how to do just that.
By taking a pragmatic approach to IT practices, you can help reduce operating costs, avoid regulatory headaches, and make a positive impact on the environment.
When Matt "Kelly" Williams was young, he wanted to be a Renaissance person -- a polymath who is wide and deep. It's a journey with lots to learn along the way!
Matt believes that the most important skills for an IT professional are communication and a willingness to work with customers to solve their pain. Fundamentally, every problem in IT is to solve a people problem.
Along his DevOps journey, Matt has become very pragmatic -- it's not about the tools; it's about delivering value and finding and mitigating speed bumps.
Recently he has been captivated by sustainability in IT -- how anyone engaged in value delivery can affect sustainability, streamline value, and reduce costs.
Outside of IT, Matt is a handweaver, designs tabletop board games, roasts coffee, reads lots of books, and experiments in the kitchen.
