New York

October 15–17, 2025

Berlin

November 3–4, 2025

Curtis Allen

I'm a Staff Engineer at Slack, where I've worked on the initial team that built Workflow Builder. I've since worked on rebuilding the Slack Developer Platform from the ground up. Before Slack, I've worked in education, financial, and government sectors, typically specializing in infrastructure and automation.

I’m a Staff Engineer at Slack, where I’ve worked on the initial team that built Workflow Builder. I’ve since worked on rebuilding the Slack Developer Platform from the ground up. Before Slack, I’ve worked in education, financial, and government sectors, typically specializing in infrastructure and automation.

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