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Eventpack | Founder @Boomset, Exit to @RingCentral

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Too Long Didn’t Listen

Ibrahim Ulukaya

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🚀 Leading the Future of AI Developer Relations I'm a strategic leader passionate about building the future of AI by empowering developers and fostering thriving ecosystems. With 15+ years in AI, developer advocacy, and engineering, I specialize in driving Generative AI adoption, scaling AI solutions, and building high-impact DevRel programs. 🔥 My Focus: Strategic Leadership, Ecosystem Growth, AI Innovation My mission is to make AI accessible, ethical, and impactful. I empower developers and enterprises with Generative AI, build strong partnerships, foster open-source collaboration, and drive responsible AI practices. 🎯 Impact & Experience • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲: As Head of Developer Relations Engineering for Google's AI platform, I led a global team, achieving a 50% increase in developer engagement and 25% YoY platform adoption. This included a comprehensive engagement strategy, key product improvements, and fostering team innovation. • 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: I've led content strategies reaching millions of developers, forged partnerships with Fortune 500 companies and open-source communities, driving 30%+ growth in developer contributions. • 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜/𝗠𝗟 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: From pioneering ML SDKs (120K+ developers) to leading YouTube API optimizations (billions of devices), I've driven adoption of cutting-edge AI. 🌟 Core Competencies • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Implementing long-term DevRel strategies aligned with business objectives. • 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing DevRel teams. • 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: Deep understanding of LLMs, RAG, multimodal AI in developer tools/platforms. • 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆: Fostering developer communities and driving open-source collaboration. • 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀-𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Partnering across product, engineering, marketing, and sales. 🚀 Looking Ahead I'm excited to connect with those passionate about building the future of AI through developer empowerment. I strive to lead world-class DevRel teams, drive open-source innovation, and shape next-gen AI-powered developer experiences. Let's connect!

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I am a dedicated Software Engineer with extensive experience in object-oriented programming and a focus on web technologies such as Django and modern frontend frameworks. Passionate about developing innovative solutions to complex problems, I maintain a growth mindset and continuously strive to learn and adapt in dynamic work environments. As a team player, I bring energy and enthusiasm to collaborative projects, ensuring seamless communication with colleagues and fostering an international mindset. My ability to adapt to various circumstances and my strong communication skills enable me to excel in diverse settings. Throughout my career, I have made significant contributions to the success of companies like Hopin and Boomset, driving revenues and improving system efficiency. With a firm belief in the power of determination, I am confident that no task is impossible with enough time, effort, and dedication. As I continue to grow professionally, I seek opportunities to leverage my skills and expertise to create a lasting impact in the field of software engineering.

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Crafting Human-Centered Digital Experiences Award-winning design leader with 15+ years of experience defining 0-to-1 product strategy. I focus on creating human-centered solutions for complex digital products, where every interaction is an experience. Passionate about balancing visionary design with strategic execution, I shape digital ecosystems that connect on a human level.