Throughout these experiences, Kevin was all the time concerned within the developer group by way of open-source initiatives. It was by way of these initiatives that he discovered concerning the GDE program and was related to Google Developer advocates. Kevin was drawn to the GDE program as a result of he wished to share his data with others and have direct entry to Google with a view to turn into an advocate on behalf of builders. In 2016, he found Kubernetes and helped his firm on the time transfer to Google Cloud. He all the time felt like this mannequin was the fitting answer and invested lots of time to study it and observe it. “Google Cloud is made for builders. It’s like a Lego set as a result of you’ll be able to take the components you need and put it collectively,” he remarked.
The GDE program has given him entry to the issues he values most: being part of a developer group, being an advocate for builders, serving to folks from all backgrounds really feel included, and above all, a chance to study one thing new day by day. Kevin’s parting recommendation for hopeful GDEs is: “Even in case you can’t attain the objective of being a GDE now, you’ll be able to all the time get accepted sooner or later. Don’t be afraid to fail as a result of with out failure, you received’t study something.” Along with his involvement in this system, Kevin hopes to proceed connecting with the developer group and studying whereas supporting variety efforts.
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The Google Developer Specialists (GDE) program is a world community of extremely skilled know-how consultants, influencers, and thought leaders who actively help builders, corporations, and tech communities by talking at occasions and publishing content material.