Speaking
I’ve always loved sharing my knowledge and experiences with others, but I didn’t always have the courage to step onto a stage. In 2023, I decided to face my fear of public speaking head-on, embracing the mantra “practice makes better.” Since then, I’ve jumped at every opportunity to talk about topics I’m passionate about, and it’s been an incredibly rewarding journey. Engaging with diverse minds at conferences and meetups has been especially fulfilling.
Below is a list of the talks, panels, and podcasts I’ve participated in.
If you’d like me to speak at your event, please feel free to get in touch. I’d love to connect!
2024
Upcoming
- Ada Lovelace Day 2024 – Celebrating Female Tech Leaders Panel in Auckland, NZ, on October 8
- Quantum Computing 101: An Easy Introduction to a Hard Topic at Ada Lovelace Day in Auckland, NZ, on October 9
Talks
- Staff Engineering: A Technical Alternative to Management at Code Camp Wellington in Wellington, NZ, on April 13
- Deming’s Wisdom for Staff+ Engineers: A Modern Take on Timeless Principles at StaffPlus London in London, UK, on June 11
- The Biggest Lessons I’ve Learned as an Engineering Leader at The Movac Engineering Jam in Auckland, NZ, on September 17
Podcasts
- S1E3 - Distinguished Engineer Annie Vella’s wild career journey and finding joy as a reluctant manager recorded with Scott Carey for LeadDev PriorityZero Podcast in London, UK, on June 11
2023
Talks
- Staff Engineering: A Technical Alternative to Management at Code Camp Wellington in Wellington, NZ, on April 15
- Staff Engineering: A Technical Alternative to Management at DevFest Auckland in Auckland, NZ, on November 12
Panels:
- Infosys International Women’s Day Panel in Auckland, NZ, on March 8
- DevOps Summit Panel on Discussing the Capabilities of a World Class DevOps Strategy in Auckland, NZ, on June 14
- Movac Panel on Building Diverse and High-Performance Engineering Cultures in Auckland, NZ, on June 21
- Shadowtech Panel on a Day in the Life of an Engineer at Westpac, in Auckland, NZ, on September 14
- DevFest Career Panel in Auckland, NZ, on November 12
- TechWomen NZ and CyberCX Celebration Panel in Auckland, NZ, on December 5
2021
Podcasts
- From Software Engineer to Engineering Manager with Annie Vella recorded with Gergely Orosz for The Pragmatic Engineer remotely, on January 21
- #30 - The Engineering Career Dilemma & Growing Through Self-Reflection - Annie Vella recorded with Henry Suryawirawan for The Tech Lead Journal remotely, on February 11