Emily Bayuk is an AWS Security Engineer, speaker, host, and creator who makes complex tech concepts clear and engaging. Through The STEM Diaries, she reaches 150k+ learners and partners with brands like Deloitte, 3M, and LinkedIn. Emily’s talks blend real-world tech experience with storytelling to help audiences break into tech and build confidence.

Emily is also an energetic emcee and event host. She brings clarity, momentum, and connection to the stage.

• AWS Security Engineer, Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Electrical Engineering degree
• Lightning Talks’ emcee & host, AWS re:Invent ’25
• On-camera host, AWS re:Invent ’24
• 20+ AWS livestreams co-hosted
• Founder, The STEM Diaries: 150k+ community

Signature Talks

Process > Perfection

Too many brilliant engineers stay invisible. They don’t lack talent, but they’re afraid to show work that isn’t “perfect.”

In this talk, Emily reveals the mindset shifts and repeatable frameworks that helped her grow a 150K+ audience and land opportunities at AWS, re:Invent, and national conferences. Attendees learn how to overcome perfection paralysis, build confidence, and step into visibility, even if they feel “not ready.”

Attendees will learn strategies they can apply immediately:

• How to show your work publicly without fear
• How to build momentum in your career through transparency
• How to attract mentors, sponsors, and new opportunities

This talk is for:

Engineering teams, early-career engineers, women in tech groups, corporate ERGs, and technical leaders looking to build a culture of visibility and growth.

Personal Branding for Students

Today’s students aren’t just competing on GPA. They’re competing on clarity, confidence, and visibility.

In this talk, Emily walks students through her proven 5-step system to communicate who they are, what makes them valuable, and why companies should choose them. She breaks down personal branding into simple, actionable steps students can implement the same day.

Students walk away with:

• A clear personal brand statement
• A stronger online presence
• Action steps to stand out in internship & job applications

This talk is for:

University engineering programs, SWE collegiate chapters, professional development courses, and student success centers.

Engaging Students in the TikTok Era

If you can’t capture attention in 3 seconds… you’ve already lost today’s students.

In this talk, Emily teaches educators the exact short-form engagement strategies she uses to captivate an audience of 150K+ tech learners. This workshop gives teachers practical tools to explain complex concepts in ways that resonate with the Gen Z attention span, without lowering rigor.

Educators walk away with:

• A 5-step content framework for explaining STEM concepts
• Techniques to boost attention, curiosity, and retention
• Strategies to bridge the gap between the classroom and digital world

This talk is for:

Educators, curriculum designers, enrichment programs, STEM nonprofits.

Energizing Entrepreneurs in Tech

There’s no “perfect time” to start in tech, but there IS a right strategy.

In this talk, Emily shares the real story behind growing The STEM Diaries from a student project into a brand partnering with LinkedIn, Deloitte, and global organizations. This talk demystifies entrepreneurship with a practical roadmap for students and early-career innovators.

Attendees learn:

• How to find their niche, even in competitive markets
• What to do (and avoid) in their first 6–12 months
• How to build momentum with limited time and resources

This talk is for:

Entrepreneurship programs, engineering schools, innovation labs, startup accelerators, and women-in-business groups.

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