@gentlegiantdev
Gentle Giant coding his way through life
Nothing brings me greater joy than finding innovative and reliable solutions to complex problems. I love that software engineering asks each of us to show up each day and unlock a new piece of the puzzle.
Prior to web development I ran my own successful e-commerce brand for over a decade. During that time I learned communication is important above all - both amongst team members and with customers. Communicating more effectively required me to dig deeper into the technologies we used which began my passion for software engineering.
When I am not coding you can find me tending to my garden, engrossed in a novel, or hiking the beautiful mountains of Southern Arizona.
Currently seeking new DevRel or front end opportunities - feel free to reach out if you think I might be a good fit!
Sam Sycamore Sounds like an exciting time! I love everything I have heard so I went ahead and applied. I view myself as a killer B candidate who would be happy to help out with A projects as needed. I will be releasing a MUI-focused video on my YouTube channel by the end of the week so you can see those B skills in action. I would love to chat more about the position with you when you are free!
Sam Sycamore That sounds like an ideal situation - you get to play to your strengths and passions while still exploring and growing. I am struggling to find anything not to love about MUI's culture. Are there certain skill sets you hope the new dev advocate will bring to make the team stronger overall and allow for growth in new directions? What would you be happiest to have the new person take off your plate? I have my own ideas of what I would be excited to contribute but also want to get a better sense of what is needed.
Thanks for the great article, Sam! DevRel is an exciting field but can also feel somewhat nebulous with the job descriptions varying so much. I appreciate you giving an insider perspective and coming at the topic from multiple angles. I love the idea of getting to wear many hats and help be a bridge between users and developers. I am curious though - with so many aspects to the role, how do you prioritize where your energy will be most effective?