Learning with Ian Douglas from Postman

1 videos • 0 views • by Jenn Junod Connect with Ian Douglas https://www.linkedin.com/in/iandougla... https://twitter.com/iandouglas736 https://linktr.ee/iandouglas736 Ian Douglas is an accomplished public speaker with extensive experience in leading talks and workshops on various aspects of API design, testing, governance, and product development. He formerly spearheaded Postman's "Intergalactic" webinar program, which has since been refocused to emphasize demonstrations. Due to his expertise in work-along and code-along content, Ian now leads Postman's weekly livestream program. In addition to his involvement with Postman, he has presented thought leadership talks at numerous technical conferences and meetups, not just in Southern California and Colorado, but also across the United States and Canada. Committed to community education, Ian volunteers at least twice a month to address code schools throughout the country. His speaking topics range from company research and networking to stock equity, negotiations, and overall interview preparation. He is also a strong advocate for content that caters kicker varying learning styles, making technology more accessible to all. A seasoned developer, Ian's technical skills are diverse and expansive. He has contributed to open-source projects and specializes in building resilient backend systems using multiple languages including Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and Go. Beyond software development, he has experience in roles spanning DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Database Administration (DBA), data pipelines, system design, and architecture, always with an eye toward scalability. Leadership and management have been consistent themes throughout Ian's career, which spans over a decade. One of his core values is empathy, which complements his strong belief in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the tech industry. In addition to his professional achievements, Ian actively fundraises for non-profit organizations aimed at promoting success in STEM and tech careers. In 2022 alone, he successfully raised nearly $7,000 for initiatives like Hack The Hood and Girls Dream Code. His fundraising goals for 2023 include supporting organizations such as Unloop and STEM To the Future, among others. Open to conversations about technical training, career coaching, and interview training for both candidates and interviewers, Ian enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge through various mediums including webinars, live streaming, and podcasts.