Bear Douglas - Developer Relations Manager at Twitter
Episode 3 of the DevRel HQ Unplugged podcast, hosted by DevRel HQ, titled "Bear Douglas - Developer Relations Manager at Twitter" was published on September 12, 2023 and runs 22 minutes.
September 12, 2023 ·22m · DevRel HQ Unplugged
Summary
Titus interviews Bear Douglas, Developer Relations Manager at Twitter, discusses her background and how she got started as an evangelist. She emphasizes the importance of technical skills, knowledge, and empathy for engineers in this role. She shares tips on preventing burnout and managing time effectively, such as saying no to certain tasks and taking breaks. Douglas also discusses strategies for developer outreach, including starting small and being responsive on Twitter for support. She mentions the importance of measuring success through metrics like product adoption, follower engagement, and qualitative feedback. Finally, she highlights the significance of in-person events and conferences, as well as the importance of engaging with a diverse audience and avoiding cynicism in developer relations.
Episode Description
Titus interviews Bear Douglas, Developer Relations Manager at Twitter, discusses her background and how she got started as an evangelist. She emphasizes the importance of technical skills, knowledge, and empathy for engineers in this role. She shares tips on preventing burnout and managing time effectively, such as saying no to certain tasks and taking breaks. Douglas also discusses strategies for developer outreach, including starting small and being responsive on Twitter for support. She mentions the importance of measuring success through metrics like product adoption, follower engagement, and qualitative feedback. Finally, she highlights the significance of in-person events and conferences, as well as the importance of engaging with a diverse audience and avoiding cynicism in developer relations.
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