With over two decades of dedicated experience in the realm of relational database technology and proficiency in diverse public clouds, Kellyn, as the Director of Technical Advocacy at Silk stands as a beacon of technical brilliance in the industry. Delving deep into the intricacies of databases early in their career, she has developed an unmatched expertise, particularly in Oracle on Azure. This combination of traditional database knowledge with an insight into modern cloud infrastructure has enabled her to bridge the gap between past and present technologies, and foresee the innovations of tomorrow. In her new position at Silk, she is not just a guardian of the company's technical direction but also an innovator, always on the lookout for the next big breakthrough. Her role is far-reaching, encompassing the ideation and execution of complex engineering solutions, ensuring that Silk remains at the forefront of technology. Beyond internal responsibilities, she works to have a profound external presence. Recognized globally as an influential voice, she is taking to stages across the globe, speaking on a range of technical topics. Whether it's a keynote at a premier tech conference or an intimate workshop for budding engineers, her ability to translate complex concepts into relatable insights is unparalleled. She maintains a popular technical blog called DBAKevlar, (http://dbakevlar.com). Kellyn has authored both technical and non-technical books, having been part of numerous publications around database optimization, DevOps and command line scripting. This commitment to sharing knowledge underlines her belief in the power of community-driven growth.