I taught myself how to make skills and noted where the experience could be better. As each new template was published, I built the skill to test the code and written tutorial. I gave regular feedback about usablity, developer tools, training materials, and events. I wrote tutorials and came up with new ideas for voice apps like Skill Master, Speak Gelato, and Music Minus One - which highlighted different APIs or possabilities for skill builders.

I wanted Alexa to speak more during workshops (the medium is the message!). Given the browser-based tools, I also needed an HTML presentation to avoid context switching. But the big idea was to present content in any order - so as to encourage a more natural dialog flow with the audience.