Bring real-world AI expertise to your next event.
Engaging, practical talks from a former Amazon senior manager, 26-patent inventor, and instructor to over 1.1 million learners. Virtual or in-person in the Los Angeles metro area.
Talk topics
Talks your audience will actually remember
Every talk is tailored to your audience — whether that’s a boardroom of executives, a conference hall of engineers, or a company-wide learning session. Topics include:
AI for Business Leaders
Cut through the hype. Understand what AI can and can’t do today, where it’s headed, and how to identify the right opportunities for your organization — without needing a technical background.
AI & ML for Engineers
A deeper dive into machine learning architectures, practical implementation patterns, and how the engineering landscape is evolving — from someone with 26 patents in the field.
Managing Technical Teams
What actually works when leading engineers — hiring, motivation, performance, and communication. Battle-tested frameworks from nine years of senior management at Amazon and IMDb.
Amazon’s Early Days & Lessons That Last
Stories and principles from the inside of one of the world’s most influential companies — working backwards, customer obsession, and the operational thinking that still drives results today.
Have a different topic in mind? Every talk can be customized to fit your audience and goals.
Proven track record
Trusted by global enterprises
Frank has delivered talks to Fortune 500 companies on AI strategy, engineering leadership, and the future of work.
National Australia Bank
Understanding AI & Its Limitations
A practical look at what AI can realistically deliver today — and where organizations get burned by overpromising and underestimating complexity.
The Evolution of Software Engineering
How AI is reshaping the engineering profession — what’s changing, what isn’t, and how teams should prepare for what’s next.
Caterpillar
Identifying AI Solutions by Working Backwards
How to start from the customer’s problem — not the technology — to find AI applications that actually create value. Inspired by Amazon’s “working backwards” methodology.
Why Frank
Not a futurist. A practitioner.
Frank doesn’t just talk about AI — he built it. As a senior manager at Amazon, he led large technical teams, shipped ML-powered products used by millions, and holds 26 issued patents in machine learning and personalization.
After nine years at Amazon and IMDb, he founded Sundog Education and has since taught over 1.1 million people worldwide. He knows how to make complex topics accessible, engaging, and actionable.
Your audience gets insight from someone who’s shipped the products, managed the teams, and trained the next generation of practitioners.
How it works
From inquiry to applause
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Tell me about your event, audience, and what you want people to walk away with. No commitment — just a conversation.
We customize
I’ll tailor the content, depth, and examples to your industry, your team’s technical level, and your specific goals.
I deliver
Your audience gets a talk that’s engaging, grounded in real experience, and packed with insights they can use immediately. Virtual or in-person in the LA area.
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Give your team an unfair advantage in the age of AI.
One talk can shift how your entire organization thinks about technology. Let’s make it happen.