Kellyn Gorman

With a quarter of a century of dedicated experience in deep tech knowledge around relational databases, cloud migrations, DevOps and AI, Kellyn Gorman currently is the Director of Relational Systems and AI at Silk.  Kellyn has a long-standing history as a beacon of technical brilliance in the industry with her content and contributions online under her handle DBAKevlar. Delving deep into the intricacies of databases early in her career, she has developed an unmatched expertise, particularly in large IO workloads in Azure and Google Cloud. This combination of traditional database knowledge with an insight into modern cloud infrastructure has enabled her to bridge the gap between past and present technologies and foresee the innovations of tomorrow. She is not just known for her keen technical direction but also as an innovator, always on the lookout for the next big breakthrough. Recognized globally as an influential voice, she presents globally and writes on a range of technical topics. Whether it's a keynote at a premier tech conference or an intimate workshop for budding engineers, her ability to translate complex concepts into relatable insights is unparalleled. She maintains a popular technical blog called DBAKevlar, (http://dbakevlar.com) and has authored both technical and non-technical books. This commitment to sharing knowledge underlines her belief in the power of mentoring and often works with numerous individuals, hoping to inspire others to have a passion for technology as she does.