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ION financial software improves decision making, simplifies complicated processes and empowers you by providing the right tools.

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Growth Engineering - Figma

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Head of M&A / MBA Candidate

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John is a C-suite executive who has built and run businesses in North America, Europe, South & SE Asia, Mainland China, Australia and Japan. John began his career with IBM in Finance & Planning, with a thorough grounding in P&L and balance sheet management. Subsequently, John began a sales career with IBM's Banking Division, during which he became the most decorated sales leader in IBM UK. Following an assignment to the Global General Manager of IBM in New York, John was recruited by the Chairman and CEO of Equifax to run European operations for this Fortune 500 Financial Services company. Since this position, he has been retained by various FinTech companies to grow their revenues exponentially. John is currently building a global business for Ripple, the #1 crypto and blockchain technology company in the world. Since early 2017, he has built RippleNet into a global payments network covering over 300 clients across more than 100 countries. Being highly knowledgeable on the developments of blockchain, tokenization and Web3 technologies, he travels constantly to meet with industry partcipants around the world to discuss alternative financial strategies. Based in London, John is a dual citizen of the USA and United Kingdom.

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I have 20 years of experience in developer relations and engineering leadership. I really care about growing people and believe in taking action, getting things done, building strong relationships, and solving problems. I focus my work and my team on achieving real impact, working on things that matter. What sets me apart is my deep empathy for both users and developers. I strive to help them do the right thing, whether that’s making better technical decisions or building products that serve real needs. Leading teams and helping people grow is what motivates me. I try to put myself in the shoes of developers and colleagues, and I work hard to make sure everyone feels supported and heard. Trust is paramount and it takes time to earn. During my current tenure at Google, I’ve been fortunate to work on developer relations across all major lines of business, starting with the AdWords API, then Cloud, Firebase, Android, Android Enterprise, Android Security, and most recently the Privacy Sandbox, which covers privacy for users and businesses across Gemini, Android, Chrome, and Cloud. Previously, I built embedded safety critical software for Marine One, the presidential helicopter, and made a real impact on time, budget, and safety. I’ve also implemented critical systems for large financial commodity companies. Outside of work, I you may find me traveling, running, investing, canyoneering, playing video games, and learning how things work.

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Business Operations Leader | Providing client-focused project leadership to scale and evolve companies

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Software Engineer and Architect

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!

Istvan Safranyos

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Hands-on engineering leader with 20+ years of software engineering and leadership experience. People first manager, capable of attracting, motivating, and building high-performing teams. An entrepreneurial risk taker with a positive mindset. Technologies: Core Java, JEE, Spring, Javascript, Typescript, React, Python, Hibernate, XML, MongoDB, Oracle, AWS, GCP Project Management Methodologies: Prince, SixSigma Interested in Domains: Finance, FinTech, AI, Health, Web3, Blockchain

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A versatile and industrious Relationship Management professional with top quality leadership skills tested under extreme pressure. A distinguished background in the British Army as an Infantry Officer for ten years including operational service in Afghanistan and Iraq, with an excellent record of forming strong bonds with both internal and external stakeholders. Consistently graded within the top 5%, displaying a proven ability to manage, motivate and work as part of a diverse team in a matrix environment. Sound academic record: an honours degree in Business Administration from the University of Wales with a strong numerical background.

☁️ Loris Strozzini ☁️

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No recruitment agencies please! A technologist with over 22 years of diverse experience in leadership, engineering deployment, and solutions architecture roles, I thrive when collaborating directly with clients to drive organizational transformation through public cloud technology. My skill set centers on guiding teams through cloud-based transformations by evaluating business and technical factors to create robust cloud solutions. I am adept at engaging in in-depth technical conversations with leading engineers and delivering concise, strategic insights to non-technical C-suite executives. I specialize in pinpointing the core business needs crucial for cloud migration projects and converting them into efficient architectural designs utilizing public cloud infrastructure. My goal is to provide clients with expert consultation, extensive cloud training, and continuous support to ensure their success throughout their cloud adoption journey.

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