Venti Fried Chicken

Venti Fried Chicken is an Orlando, Florida-based author and speaker dedicated to demystifying the technology industry and promoting tech diversity. Our mission is to train, inspire, and relate to underrepresented individuals, leveraging humorous storytelling and practical experience to facilitate career transitions into the tech field. We empower individuals to achieve financial sustainability through cloud computing, online education, and in-person tech talks. Joshua ‘TechDev’ Walker, the founder, draws upon his unique background as an Army Veteran and his journey to becoming a successful cloud solutions architect to create relatable and engaging content. We champion a human-centered approach to technology, fostering inclusivity and breaking down barriers to entry.

We specialize in providing accessible training and resources, particularly focusing on cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. Our approach is rooted in practical, real-world examples, making complex concepts understandable and approachable for everyone. We’re committed to building a more diverse and equitable tech landscape, one story and one training session at a time.

Venti Fried Chicken’s impact extends beyond individual career development, as evidenced by Joshua’s recognition as a founder of Black Orlando Tech, a hyper-localized initiative aiming to train 10,000 minorities in the technology field by 2025. We’ve been featured in prominent publications such as the Orlando Business Journal and the Orlando Sentinel, solidifying our commitment to community engagement and impactful storytelling.