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Kris Wallsmith
@kriswallsmith.bsky.social
VP of Engineering at Vacatia
Former Symfony core team, forever evangelist
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How did I went from reviewer to #speaker?

After saying “yes” to my first live #talk, it was a piece of advice from @nicolasgrekas.bsky.social, that swept away the illegitimacy I felt. I have passed on this advice, whenever I could.

Here is the whole story: alex-daubois.medium.com/the-art-of-t...
The Art of Technical Speaking: How I Went From Code Reviewer to Conference Speaker
It’s not about what you know. It’s about how you share it. Here’s the story of how I learned that lesson.
alex-daubois.medium.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Oh wow: Portland Oregon is NOT KIDDING
#handsoff
April 5, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I had a great time talking about #Symfony Messenger at SymfonyDay Chicago earlier this week!

📷 @jmikola.net
March 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I introduced my youngest to Avenue Q today and I kind of feel like my work as a parent is done!
March 8, 2025 at 2:41 AM
How are we doing this evening?
February 18, 2025 at 4:08 AM
My name is Kris and I cannot sleep
February 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Hermes is sleepy 💤
December 29, 2024 at 8:19 AM
My wife died almost 12 years ago and I still have vivid dreams of her becoming alive again. Does anyone else experience that, with people they’ve lost? #widower #grief
December 19, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Me to my therapist: I can’t tell if I’m projecting or just really wise 😭💀
December 18, 2024 at 11:44 PM
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I've been too doomer-y lately, need to balance it out a bit.

Did you know Brian Jacques was 47 when he wrote his first novel?

47.

And he wrote 22 more beloved and acclaimed children's novels before he passed.

There are admittedly some dreams you can age out of but creativity isn't one. Go for it
December 10, 2024 at 6:36 AM
When #SymfonyCon is scheduled for Thanksgiving 😢
a baby is making a sad face while sitting in a chair .
Alt: a baby is making a sad face while sitting in a chair
media.tenor.com
December 8, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Hello friends 👋
November 30, 2024 at 12:59 AM