Jeff Blankenburg is a renowned Chief Technical Evangelist with an extensive background in digital advertising and technology. After earning a BS in Psychology from Bowling Green State University, Jeff began his career building websites for some of the biggest brands in the world, including Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Ford Motor Company. He then moved on to spend 8 years at Microsoft as an Evangelist before joining the Amazon Alexa team where he currently works to help developers make the voice assistant even smarter.

Jeff has spoken at conferences around the globe, sharing his knowledge on a wide range of topics, from software development technologies to soft skill techniques. He is also a dedicated organizer for the Stir Trek conference.

Throughout his career, Jeff has held various positions, including Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, VP of Product Management at Care Otter, and Solution Engineer at VersionOne. His expertise includes software development technologies, e-commerce, and digital advertising.