Tara Walker

Tara Walker is a dedicated Software Engineer, with a background in building quality software at scale within the Azure Cloud, focusing on IoT, Azure PaaS systems, NLP, and GenAI systems.

She has a strong foundation in technical evangelism, engaging developers with the latest software technologies, creating sample code, and providing technical solutions.

Tara's expertise extends to IoT and Intelligent Edge technologies, where she has integrated Azure cloud solutions with AI, ML, Serverless, Robotics, Mobile/Web, and DevOps.

She is actively involved in IoT organizations like the OASIS MQTT Technical committee, OASIS MQTT-SN subcommittee, and RISC-V organization.

While concentrating on Cloud Computing solutions on Azure, Tara also possesses deep knowledge in building cloud solutions with Amazon Web Services, covering IoT, Serverless, ML, and SDK work.

Her skills span across various technologies including AI/ML services, Deep Learning frameworks, Mobile/Game development, and Cross-Platform development, proficient in multiple programming languages and frameworks.

Tara is a sought-after speaker, sharing her insights and expertise in global developer and software engineering communities to empower tech enthusiasts to become innovative engineers and creators.

She has been recognized in news articles for her engagement with underrepresented minorities and students in technology events, including AWS Tech Inclusion events, HBCUs CompSci engagement, and MS Imagine Cup student contests.

Tara holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology, a Bachelor's degree in CS/CIS (dual) from Georgia State University, and studied Computer Science at The University of Georgia.

Her professional experience includes roles at Microsoft as a Principal Software Engineer and Senior Software Engineer, at Amazon Web Services as a Senior Software Engineer & Dev Evangelist, at Georgia-Pacific LLC as a Senior Systems Analyst/Engineering Technical Lead, and at Turner Broadcasting System as a Software Engineer II.

In essence, Tara Walker is a passionate Geek Girl, skilled developer, enthusiastic software engineer, and dedicated technical evangelist committed to software engineering excellence and innovative technical strategies, driven to tackle challenges and drive positive change through technology.