
Kellyn Gorman
Kellyn Pot’Vin-Gorman is a Database and AI Advocate and Engineer with Redgate, with a long history in multi-platform technology. An Oracle ACE Director alumnus, she has been awarded over the years for her technical contributions and community volunteerism through many organizations, including a recognition as Woman in Tech of the Year for the state of Colorado. She is one of only six women part of the Oak Table, a network for the Oracle scientist. She has extensive experience in environment optimization, cloud migration, automation and architect of robust environments. Specializing in multi-terabyte management of OLAP/DSS systems. A consistent advocate for logical tuning of code and design before hardware solutions. She's recently become known for her expertise in DevOps, AWR, (Automatic Workload Repository) and virtualization of database environments with complex cloud management in Azure and Google Cloud. She's recently been contracted with a number of AI projects, using both relational data and AI services in both data security and architecture. The technical knowledge required to support these features offers great educational opportunities to learn by attending her technical presentations, engaging with her on social media presence as DBAKevlar or reading her blog, dbakevlar.com.
Kellyn Gorman's Sessions
The Battle for Data Protection in AI and Data Analytics in Today’s WorldSQLBits 2025
Protecting data with the introduction of AI and data lakes are on the lips of everyone with the sheer number of data breeches that occur every day. This session will discuss fundamental strategies and recommended practices on how to leverage the power of data without it breaking the bank or resources who need access to it.
Pilot's Guide to Self-Care: Navigating Mental Health in the Corporate SkySQLBits 2024
In the dynamic environment of the corporate world, people often navigate challenges reminiscent of a pilot facing turbulence. Drawing inspiration from the steadfastness of aviation, this session delves into the essence of workplace self-care. We'll unpack actionable self-care strategies, explore their integral role in the professional realm, emphasize the significance of setting boundaries, and discuss discerning when a career change might be the right course. Brace yourself for insights set to uplift your approach to mental health, ensuring a seamless journey in the corporate landscape.