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Watch Anthony At WorkAnthony is a 22+ year software engineer whose story has inspired people around the world. His journey as a foster kid from “straight outta Compton” to Google teaches audiences how to transform trauma into triumph.
Check Out His Story →Anthony D. Mays is a public speaker, DEI consultant, writer, tech career coach, and software engineer of over 22 years experience.
A former abuse victim and foster kid from Compton who taught himself how to code at age 8, he has received numerous awards for his work in the tech industry and has worked with many organizations and Fortune 500 companies.
Mays is known for weaving his inspirational story of perseverance into rich conversations about inclusion in tech.
Now a full-time founder, consultant, career coach at Morgan Latimer Consulting, he works with candidates and companies to improve representation in tech through coaching, advising, and consulting.
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