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Created the developer relations function as part of the DevEdge organization. Worked with product managers to execute product pilots, and plan go-to-market plans for 3 distinct product areas. Handled a broad range of developer-facing activities, including business development, technical developer support, and creating developer resources and documentation.

Led a global team of technical, customer-facing individuals to grow adoption of the Twitter API among developers ranging from large enterprise software companies, to academic researchers, to individuals building new apps and learning to code. Established Developer Relations as a leader within the Twitter Developer Platform organization, heavily relied on for influencing product direction, engineering execution, and go-to-market strategy for all segments of our ecosystem.

Further expanded the impact of the developer relations team through the creation of Community Programs, including The Twitter Developer Insider program and global meetup groups, as well as collaboration with internal Twitter teams to unlock new value and customer types. Fully cemented developer relations as a leader and critical function for the future of the Twitter Developer Platform.

Boulder, Co

Expanded my managerial responsibilities and pivoted the existing "services" focused team and relaunched as developer relations in response to a shift in organizational strategy. Grew the team in line with this vision, with greater specialization and a new structure. Created distinct teams and hired for associated roles like Solution Architecture (focused on acquiring new strategic business) and Developer Advocacy to align teams to overarching organizational objectives.

Led the Partner Engineering team for Developer and Enterprise solutions, focusing the team on increasing its proactive value to our top accounts, and reducing recurring, low-value tasks and processes, while hiring and developing my directs to increase our overall capabilities.

Boulder, Co

Supported the technical needs of our largest partners. Developed and delivered training courses, workshops, and similar services for technical and analytic teams within large brand customers to help them consume and leverage data within their marketing operations. Developed and delivered technical training to partner consultants via a train-the-trainer model.

Boulder, Co

Supported the onboarding and long-term technical success of large developer partners in collaboration with sales, account management, and business development teams. Provided technical expertise in consultation with customers and partners, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and business representatives across internal and external teams to grow customer accounts and ensure renewals.

Boulder, Colorado

Provided proactive and reactive technical support for Gnip's B2B customers, including trial and new customer onboarding, and ongoing technical troubleshooting, and 24/7 emergency support.

Supported the trial experience and qualification of inbound sales leads, including technical and product troubleshooting.

Founded and ran a solo legal practice focused on business transactions and civil litigation for startup companies.

Juris Doctorate

2009-2010 Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons Teaching Fellow Legal Aid Clinic Award - Spring 2009

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Engineering