Gene Kim
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning CTO, Researcher & Author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller "The Unicorn Project"
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Gene Kim Biography
Gene Kim is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, chief technology officer, and recognized leader in technology management and DevOps. Kim has studied high-performing technology organizations since 1999 and served as founder and CTO of Tripwire, an enterprise security software company, for 13 years. He developed the original version of Tripwire as an undergraduate at Purdue University during an independent study project. Kim’s career spans entrepreneurship, research, and authorship, with a focus on understanding the factors that drive success and failure in technology organizations.
Kim’s books have sold over 1 million copies. He is the author of "The Unicorn Project" and "The Phoenix Project" graphic novels, and co-author of "The Phoenix Project," "The DevOps Handbook," "Vibe Coding," and the Shingo Publication Award-winning books "Accelerate" and "Wiring the Winning Organization." In "The Unicorn Project," Kim introduces the Five Ideals—Locality and Simplicity; Focus, Flow, and Joy; Improvement of Daily Work; Psychological Safety; and Customer Focus—a framework that has influenced how technology and business leaders approach developer productivity and organizational transformation.
Kim collaborated with Dr. Nicole Forsgren and Jez Humble on the State of DevOps Research, a cross-population study with more than 36,000 respondents. This research identified the technical practices, architectural approaches, and cultural norms that characterize high-performing technology organizations. In "Wiring the Winning Organization," co-authored with Dr. Steven Spear, Kim connects technical practices to organizational outcomes, drawing on lean manufacturing, W. Edwards Deming, and systems thinking to explain the effectiveness of DevOps at the organizational level.
Since 2014, Kim has organized the DevOps Enterprise Summit, now known as the Enterprise Technology Leadership Summit and Enterprise AI Summit, focusing on technology transformation in large, complex organizations. He also hosts "The Idealcast," a podcast featuring in-depth interviews on technology leadership, DevOps, and organizational change. Kim explores the impact of artificial intelligence on software development and organizational structures in "Vibe Coding: Building Production-Grade Software With GenAI, Chat, Agents, and Beyond," examining the shift toward AI-generated code and human supervision.
Kim has been recognized by ComputerWorld on the "40 Innovative IT People to Watch Under the Age of 40" list and was named a Computer Science Outstanding Alumnus by Purdue University. His books have been translated into more than 15 languages. Through his writing, research, and convening of technology leaders, Kim contributes to the ongoing conversation about how organizations can leverage technology, DevOps, and AI to remain competitive and drive transformation.
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Gene Kim Speaking Topics
Why Everyone Needs DevOps Now: A Fifteen Year Studying High Performing Organizations
Achieving DevOps, Security And Compliance Goals
Creating the Dev/Test/PM/Ops Super-tribe: From "Visible Ops" To DevOps
How To Better Sell DevOps
Gene Kim Videos
Vibe Coding Building Production-Grade Software With GenAI, Chat, Agents, and Beyond
Wiring the Winning Organization: Liberating Our Collective Greatness through Slowification, Simplification, and Amplification
The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations
The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
Visible Ops Security: Achieving Common Security and IT Operations Objectives in 4 Practical Steps
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What topics does Gene Kim speak about?
Gene Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Business, Research & Exploration, Computer Science, Technology, Bestselling Authors, Non-Fiction Authors, Entrepreneurship, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Leadership, Business Leadership, Social Activism and Business Authors.
Where does Gene Kim travel from?
Gene Kim generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Gene Kim?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gene Kim for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gene Kim for your next private or corporate function.
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Gene Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Author, Business and Research & Exploration. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Gene Kim generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Josh Linkner and R "Ray" Wang. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gene Kim for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Gene Kim Speaking Topics
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We will work with you to ensure that the topic covered meets your goals. Here are some of his greatest hits:
Why Everyone Needs DevOps Now: A Fifteen Year Studying High Performing Organizations
Achieving DevOps, Security And Compliance Goals
Creating the Dev/Test/PM/Ops Super-tribe: From "Visible Ops" To DevOps
How To Better Sell DevOps
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Gene Kim Videos
BOOKS
Vibe Coding Building Production-Grade Software With GenAI, Chat, Agents, and Beyond
Wiring the Winning Organization: Liberating Our Collective Greatness through Slowification, Simplification, and Amplification
The DevOps Handbook: How to Create World-Class Agility, Reliability, and Security in Technology Organizations
The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
Visible Ops Security: Achieving Common Security and IT Operations Objectives in 4 Practical Steps
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Gene Kim Reviews
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Genetec - Mar 31 2021
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Gene Kim was not only an amazing speaker but was kind, approachable, and accommodating. The only thing that stood out to me was pricing. I think there should be different rates for virtual vs physical speaking arrangements.
F5 Networks, Inc. - Sep 29 2020
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How do I book Gene Kim to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Gene Kim for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Gene Kim, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Gene Kim or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Gene Kim for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Gene Kim, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Gene Kim, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Gene Kim speak about?
Gene Kim is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Author, Business, Research & Exploration, Computer Science, Technology, Bestselling Authors, Non-Fiction Authors, Entrepreneurship, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Leadership, Business Leadership, Social Activism and Business Authors. -
Where does Gene Kim travel from?
Gene Kim generally travels from Portland, OR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Gene Kim?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Gene Kim for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Gene Kim for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Gene Kim or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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