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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · 7d

I need a Taylor Swift Power Ballad Era.

Aerosmith “I don’t want to miss a thing” energy

Bonnie Tyler’s “Holding Out For A Hero” but she also gets her hero

The antidote to Exile in the style of Sonny and Cher “I Got You Babe”

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matty stratton @matty.wtf · 7d

New episode of Arrested DevOps with @hannahfoxwell.net !

www.arresteddevops.com/ai-sdlc/

How AI Is Changing the SDLC With Hannah Foxwell and Robert Werner

The software industry is experiencing another seismic shift. After decades of agile transformations, cloud migrations, and DevOps revolutions, we're now navigating the integration of AI into the softw...

www.arresteddevops.com

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Charles Humble @charleshumble.bsky.social · 8d

There's so much happening in AI at the moment in can be hard to keep up. The @aifortherestofus.live newsletter, which @hannahfoxwell.net and I write between us, offers a good weekly round-up of what's happening and way it matters. You should subscribe: ai-for-the-rest-of-us.kit.com/139e8e415d

sign up to THE newsletter

ai-for-the-rest-of-us.kit.com

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The New Stack @thenewstack.io · 9d

Last year, @aifortherestofus.live became more than a conference. It became a community. This year on Oct 15–16 and bring your questions, your curiosity, and your ideas.

Register now with TNS20 for 20% off ➡️ aifortherestofus.live/london-2025

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Whitney Lee @wiggitywhitney.bsky.social · 9d

@hannahfoxwell.net makes AI feel workable for normal teams. She uses clear language, concrete examples, and a focus on fluency over buzzwords. If you’re figuring out where AI fits into your life, you might enjoy our chat. I hope you do ♫

www.softwaredefinedinterviews.com/109

#AI @cote.io

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · 19d

Here I am trying to describe what it is I actually do now…

Coté @cote.io · 19d

Check out last week's Software Defined Interviews with @hannahfoxwell.net:

www.softwaredefinedinterviews.com/109

Everyday AI and AI Everyday, with Hannah Foxwell

In this episode, Whitney and Coté talk about the integration of AI into daily life with Hannah Foxwell, organizer of AI for the Rest of Us, among many other doings.

www.softwaredefinedinterviews.com

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Anne Currie @annecurrie.bsky.social · Sep 11

At AI for The Rest of Us meetup in London next week www.meetup.com/ai-for-the-r... hosted by the brilliant @hannahfoxwell.net I'll be reading from my upcoming creative commons alternative history novel, Utopia Five. You can download a PDF tomorrow www.annecurrie.com or buy it on Kindle for 99p ...

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AI for the rest of us @aifortherestofus.live · Aug 21

We've just announced September's meetup!

The amazing @annecurrie.bsky.social will join us to talk about a future with AI!

📆 Thursday 18th Sept, 18:00 - 21:00
📍 Tessl HQ, Kings Cross, London (Thanks @tessl.io )
🎟️ Register here: www.meetup.com/ai-for-the-r...

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Aug 8

“You don’t act like a grown up Aunty”

Best. Compliment. Ever.

*image is a fairy made from a twig, posed dramatically for a photo shoot in a leaf 🧚 … obviously…

A fairy made from a twig, reclined on a leaf. She has beautiful pink hair, yellow skin, sparkly wings and a wonderful crown! He skirt is made of fuzzy pink pipe cleaners

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Jul 20

I’m building this amazing AI event in London! You can join us on 15-16 Oct!

Early bird tickets end today!

AI for the rest of us @aifortherestofus.live · Jul 20

Last chance to get your early bird tickets! This offer ends at midnight tonight! lu.ma/aifortherest...

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Jul 2

I’ve had a lot of fun working with this ambitious startup since March!

I even designed the t-shirts! 🐸

Leapter @leapter.bsky.social · Jul 1

Not another code generator.

Leapter creates executable blueprints: visual, auditable systems your whole team can understand and ship.

🧠 Built for trust.
⚙️ Built for enterprise.
🚀 Backed by €2M in funding.

🔗 www.leapter.com/leapter-rais...

From Black Box to Glass Box: Why We Raised €2M to Build a New Kind of AI Development Platform - Leapter

Leapter raises €2M in pre-seed funding to solve the critical trust gap in AI code. Learn how our 'glass box' platform makes AI development safe for the enterprise.

www.leapter.com

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DevOpsDays London @devopsdays.london · Jun 23

🗣️ Our program of talks for #DevOpsDays London 2025 are now published. 🗣️
devopsdays.org/events/2025-...
🐣 Early Bird tickets are available for two more weeks🐣
ti.to/devopsdays-l...

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GOTO Conferences @gotocon.com · May 9

🎙️ Tech’s moving fast—how do you lead without losing your people?

On today’s #GOTOpodcast,
@hannahfoxwell.net & @charleshumble.bsky.social talk:
💡 3-teams model
🧠 Inclusive teams
🤖 AI adoption (go slow)

🎧 gotopia.tech/podcast

GOTO Tech Podcast: Stay Informed, Stay Ahead | Expert Talks

GOTO Podcast is your source for the latest tech conversations, industry insights, and expert interviews. Stay informed about the world of software

gotopia.tech

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 26

Smashing it

a pixel art drawing of a man with a beard and black hair

Alt: a pixel art gif of a hulk smash

media.tenor.com

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 26

I’m genuinely smarter, faster and better in my follicular phase. It is noticeable.

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 13

So cute!!! 🥰

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 9

It was a big big stage! What a day!

@qconferences.com

Hannah is stood on the keynote stage at QCon in London. The picture is taken from the back of the room and it looks very big!

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 8

It’s @topper.me.uk being wise on the big stage at @qconferences.com

Jon is stood on a conference stage. The slide behind him show three architects relating to multi-tenancy options for SaaS builders

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 7

Drinking Take Me Nowhere by Left Handed Giant. Cherry Coconut Cacao Milk Stout. WOW! 😍

Hannah is drinking a sweet dark beer and looks very smug

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 7

My latest blog about the unexpected benefits of self hosting your LLM

HelixML @helixml.bsky.social · Apr 7

✨On The Helix Blog✨ How does AI Sprawl compare to Kubesprawl and the unexpected benefits of self-hosting your LLM

open.substack.com/pub/helixml/...

The Unexpected Benefits of Self-Hosting Your LLM

And Some Lessons Learnt From The Cloud Native Community

open.substack.com

Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 7

I’m in this pic and couldn’t agree more! Finding your community and leading a community will supercharge your network

@devopsdays.london changed my life. 💜

Sophie is on a stage at a large tech conference. The slide shows the organising committee of DevOpsDays London all wearing purple T-shirts

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 7

“I have 3 children under 7 and I’m here, of course I’m organised”

I LOVE this! @sophweston.bsky.social sharing the skills she learned as a parent that helped her career!

Stakeholder Management, Influencing, Flexibility, Crisis Management

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 7

“T Shaped” skills is a useful model but as a Principal Engineer you need more breadth. Varying levels of skills in many different areas… The Broken Comb!!!

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 7

“Flexibility isn’t a perk, it’s a necessity of modern life”

The amazing @sophweston.bsky.social sharing The Principal Engineers Path at @qconferences.com in London today

So much powerful, practical advice! 💖

Sophie is stood on the stage at a large tech conference. The slide behind her says “This is a very personal talk”

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Hannah Foxwell @hannahfoxwell.net · Apr 5

There’s a user need here that seems to be completely ignored.

I am a woman. I work from home. I do not EVER want to worry about which bra to wear when I’m in my own home. Comfort all the way!

I keep my KubeCon T-shirts as souvenirs but Valencia, Amsterdam and now London can’t be worn to work ☹️

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