Speaker.
Developer.
Community Leader.
Conference keynotes โข Podcasts โข Corporate workshops โข Panel moderation
Reaching 450,000+ developers globally
๐ Featured Talks
Highlights from my most impactful speaking engagements and interviews
Speaking Topics
Engaging, actionable talks designed to inspire developers and provide real-world strategies for growth.
AI & The Future of Development
Understanding AI's impact on software development and how developers can thrive in an AI-augmented world.
Technical Leadership
Transitioning from IC to management. Building high-performing teams and driving technical excellence.
Community Building at Scale
How to grow developer communities from 0 to 10K+ members. Proven frameworks for engagement and retention.
Personal Branding for Developers
Building an authentic online presence that opens doors. Content creation, networking, and thought leadership.
Career Development & Growth
Navigating the career ladder from junior to senior to leadership. Interview prep, negotiation, and advancement.
Breaking Into Tech
From non-traditional backgrounds to tech careers. Real strategies that work for career changers and bootcamp grads.
๐บ Complete Talk Library
30+ speaking engagements covering career development, community building, and technical leadership
IMPROVE YOUR DATA FETCHING WITH REACT QUERY
Breakout Session. How to use React Query successfully and knowing when to utilize it. RenderATL 2023.
TypeScript and Your Codebase: They Deserve Each Other!
Insights on creating thriving tech communities, organizing events, and driving engagement.
Error Boundaries Save You From Crashes!
Showcasing what an Error Boundary is in React and why you should use them to prevent the UI of your site from crashing. RenderATL 2022.
Death of AI Magic! Welcome to AI Engineering!
Stop using AI like it's a magic wand and learn how to use it correctly.
React Detective Danny Thompson! You don't need that useEffect!
Fix your bad habits of using unnecessary useEffect hooks and learn how to use them correctly.
Spanish Language Learning MCP Server!
MCP Server for Spanish Language Learning talk!
Keynote: The Community That Developers Built
Building a thriving developer community is both challenging and rewarding. Danny shares insights on creating value and connection.
Keynote: THAT Conference Journey Into Tech
Building a thriving developer community is both challenging and rewarding. Danny shares insights on creating value and connection.
The Agentic Shift: Moving from LLMs to Autonomous Systems
Learn how to transition from simple chatbots to autonomous agents that drive revenue by reasoning through tasks and executing complex operations without human intervention.
The AI Playbook For Companies
Commit Your Code Conference keynote on how companies can effectively leverage AI.
AI Conversation with Matt McDole
Conversation with CTO of Yum! Brands Matt McDole and Danny Thompson at Commit Your Code.
4 Hours to Build a Haunted App
Web Dev Challenge on CodeTV - building a complete application under time pressure.
Playing the Developer Job Search Game to Win in 2025
Discussion with Leon Noel on freeCodeCamp about winning the developer job search in 2025.
Tutorial Purgatory!
Exploring the challenges of learning new skills and how to navigate your journey.
AI Gaps 95% of Companies NEED to see!
Danny Thompson and Leon sit down with Matt DeBergalis, CEO of Apollo GraphQL, to unpack what it will take to move from a gold rush of mediocrity to production-grade agentic experiences that users can trust.
From Gas Station Cook To Google Engineer
My journey from working at a gas station to becoming a software engineer, featured on NoDegree podcast.
Open Source and AI with Danny Thompson
Discussion with GitHub about the intersection of open source development and artificial intelligence.
How to Become a Software Developer with No Experience
Interview with Du'An Lightfoot about breaking into tech without traditional experience.
Stop Worrying About AI
Backend Banter podcast discussing AI's impact on software development and why developers shouldn't panic.
The Amazing, But Unsettling Future for Developers
Appwrite discussion about the evolving landscape of software development and what's coming next.
Making It In Tech: Danny Thompson
Pluralsight feature on my career journey and advice for aspiring developers.
Interviews, Standing Out And Portfolio Projects
Dennis Ivy interview covering job interviews, how to stand out, and building impressive portfolio projects.
Coding Entrepreneurs Podcast
Discussion about building a career in tech, community building, and the entrepreneurial side of coding.
From Frying Chicken to This Dot Labs
Career Stories with Rob Ocel on The Dev Leader Podcast about my unconventional path into tech.
Forever Employable Stories
Jeff Gothelf interviews me about being a software developer and community leader.
Gas Station Cook to Software Developer
Mintbean io conversation about my journey from working at a gas station to becoming a software developer.
How To Grow An Audience
Private Talk For Gumroad Creators - Discussion about growing an audience, building a community, and creating value for your audience.
Journey Into Tech
Private Talk For JDHH Members - Discussion about my journey into tech and the strategies I used to break into the industry.
Don't Stop!
Discussion about personal branding, online presence, and standing out in the competitive tech landscape.
AMA with Danny Thompson - Developer Relations at Google
Deep dive into building and scaling tech communities, fostering engagement, and creating value for members.
Developer Success Stories
Sharing success stories, lessons learned, and practical advice from my journey in tech.
Optimize your LinkedIn Page with Danny Thompson
Discussion about current trends in tech, what's changing, and how developers can stay ahead.
Typescript and your codebase, Proof that they deserve each other!
Conversation about overcoming obstacles, dealing with impostor syndrome, and building confidence as a developer.
Career Transition Advice
Practical guidance for career changers looking to break into tech from non-traditional backgrounds.
Developer Networking Strategies
How to network effectively, build meaningful connections, and leverage relationships for career growth.
Tech Career Mentorship Scrimba Schools
Discussion about mentorship in tech, finding mentors, and becoming a mentor to others.
Journey Into Tech
Discussion about my journey into tech and the strategies I used to break into the industry.
Keynote: From Frying Chicken To Software Engineer
In this talk I will discuss my journey, going from frying chicken to helping 44 people land their first jobs in tech. To helping bring positive change to my city and to becoming a software engineer.
From Gas Station Employee to Software Development
Workshop-style discussion covering essential topics for building a successful career in technology.