Developer Relations Leader and Engineer with 15+ years of experience, spanning DevRel leadership (7+ years) and enterprise software engineering (7 years), focused on developer adoption, product led growth, and platform strategy across Data, AI, Open Source and Cloud. Developer Relations Leadership & Impact - Built and scaled DevRel teams and programs from zero at Oracle, RingCentral and InfluxData, supporting open source, enterprise and cloud platforms used by millions of developers globally. - Defined DevRel strategy aligned with GTM and product roadmaps, prioritizing activation, retention, and long-term developer trust. - Represented the voice of the developer at the leadership level, influencing product direction, DX investments, and launch readiness. - Scaled impact through community evangelist programs, enabling developer-led advocacy via content, demos, workshops and events. - Built and lead a large Creative AI developer meetup in the UK, driving sustained engagement. Developer Growth, Community & Thought Leadership - Regular speaker at global conferences and meetups, delivering technical workshops and keynotes. Regularly create creative AI/Coding videos on YouTube, InfluxDB University and guest on industry podcasts, growing developer reach and credibility. - Mentor and judge at hackathons; winner of a global AI hackathon, combining strategy with hands-on execution. - UK Global Talent Recipient, mentoring technologists on the Global Talent route and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.