Bert Hubert
Bert is the founder of PowerDNS, software that powers a significant fraction of the Internet. In addition, Bert co-founded a joint-venture with notable security company Fox-IT. In between he spent several years working for the Dutch government on cyber- and national security. After selling both companies, Bert spent 18 months doing DNA research at TU Delft, leading to two publications in major science journals. These days, he focuses on open standards, (EU) tech legislation, decentralized communications, internet measurements & research (mostly DNA and GNSS). In addition he until recently sat on a government board that regulates the Dutch Intelligence and Security agencies. Bert is now a part-time technical advisor at the Dutch Electoral Council ("FEC").
Session
It is important for our work to stay in touch with new technologies. However, there is so much "new" that we should also be careful to not always chase the new shiny thing. Conversely, some technologies are hyped to such an extent (AI) that we'd be tempted to conclude that all new stuff is bullshit. This in the end leads to bad outcomes also. In this talk I present, with examples, how to deal with technological change, and how individuals and organizations can work together to determine what is good and what is not good. I also touch on how this can work out for your career, and why you might want to learn something completely different from time to time.