I have organized various unconferences and helped with large (1000+) person technology conferences and can speak on that topic. I also ran a Wiki Wednesday monthly meeting which ran in multiple cities for over a year.
I've spoken at BlogHer, SXSWi, various BarCamps, wiki meetups, and various SF and literary conferences.
CSS aficionado focused on developing Web sites that use the most modern techniques for achieving accessibility, branding, and sophisticated usable design. Particularly interested in adapting content management systems using CSS and exploring balance between semantically correct markup and CSS and the consistency and portability necessary for code to work in a CMS.
I enjoy speaking about:
* Starting and running a small business
* Selling your business / getting acquired
* Technology trends, particularly those pertaining to web hosting
* Confidence and leading a life without fear
I’m also happy to answer questions or be on a panel.
I’ve spoken at the following conferences:
* BarCamp 2006, San Francisco (topic: Ask Any Web Hosting Question)
* Web Builder 2.0 2006, Las Vegas (topic: Navigating the Web Hosting Maze)
* BarCampBlock 2007, Palo Alto (topic: Ask Any Web Hosting Question)
How many hats can one woman wear?
I'm an expert in fields from the Mac (since 1992), Web development (since 1995), programming (since 1977--yes, really), online communities (since 1994), and weblogging (since 1999). I've written and taught about all of these, and more. I've authored or co-authored:
• "Ajax Essential Training" video course (Lynda.com, 2008)
• "JavaScript Essential Training" video course (Lynda.com, 2007)
• "Dreamweaver CS3 for Windows & Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide" (Peachpit Press, 2007)
Akkana Peck is a freelance software engineer and writer based in San Jose, CA, USA. She specializes in free open source software such as Linux, Mozilla Firefox and GIMP. She was a longtime Mozilla developer and has contributed to numerous other open source projects, is active in educational groups such as LinuxChix, and is the author of the book "Beginning GIMP: From Novice to Professional."