Xennial Innovations Inc.

In my current accountability, I have been deeply immersed in the role of Community Manager for Xennial Innovations, a position that requires a unique blend of communication prowess and community-building finesse. 

My days are filled with dynamic tasks, from crafting engaging newsletters using ClickUp to keeping our growing community of developers well-informed and visually captivated, to managing the vibrant conversations within our Discord server.

One of my key responsibilities involves wielding the power of social media, particularly on platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn. 

I've honed the art of developing and executing strategic social media plans to enhance our brand visibility and foster meaningful connections with our audience.

In addition to my digital endeavors, I take pride in orchestrating community events that transcend the virtual realm. Whether it's a virtual gathering or an in-person meetup, I've been the driving force behind planning, coordinating, and executing events that bring our community together.

My role extends beyond the digital space—I've become a regular face at industry meetups, conferences, and events. Attending these gatherings has not only allowed me to represent our brand but has also provided invaluable opportunities to network with like-minded individuals, industry professionals, and potential partners.

This opportunity has been a journey of growth, creativity, and proactive engagement. 

I've fostered a sense of belonging within our community, ensuring that every interaction is not just informative but also enriching. It's been a thrilling experience contributing to the evolution and success of our community, and I look forward to many more months of building connections, organizing events, and shaping a thriving digital ecosystem.

Community Manager

TechTarget

I love writing about technical topics, and writing for TechTarget and TheServerSide has given me an opportunity to learn about a wide array of technical topics, while getting the opportunity to interview and work with experts and leaders in the field.

However, writing is only part of my passion. 

The other big thing that motivates me is working hard to get my message out to as wide an audience as possible. Which is why I take Search Engine Optimization so seriously.

I have over a dozen #1 ranked articles on Google on highly competitive keywords pertaining to Java, Agile, Scrum and Cloud Computing. 

In fact, my articles often rank multiple times on the landing page of Google for competitive keywords. I will often have 3 or 4 videos on the landing page of Google's video tab. That's SEO done right!

Technical Writer and SEO Expert

IngramSpark

When I went to pursue my Scrum Master and Product Owner certifications, I realized there was a real void in the market with respect to resources that guided the learner's path. This motivated me to write and publish the Scrum Master Certification Guide, a 325 hardcover book available on Amazon and bookstores everywhere.

I would love to be able to take full credit for the book, but I simply can't. It was a true team effort in which a community of experts came together to produce a product that I'm infinitely proud of.

Pulling together a network of experts from my social media accounts, meetup groups, industry connections and even friends and family, I built a team of people who were experts on a variety of topics including:

- Content writing
- Book publishing
- Marketing
- Email campaigns
- Image editing
- Scrum and Agile knowledge

The team helped with every aspect of the book, including technical oversight of the content. Editors and contributors corrected for nuance, edited for clarity and quite often fully rewrote chapters to show me a better way to express an idea or concept.

As I said, my name is on the cover of the book, which is most humbling, because it's the team who pulled the project together that deserves the credit, and I'm forever greatful for the team's effort.

To be honest, this book is perhaps the big reason I want to work in the field of team building and community management, because I've seen the power of a highly-motivated, self-managed team, and I've seen first hand how a group of talented developers create outcomes that are exponentially greater than the sum of their individual parts.

Author of the Best Selling Scrum Master Certification Guide

Linode

The people at Linode are the greatest people you could possibly work with!

As a Developer Advocate for Linode, I have assisted the social media team in content creation, product promotion and video publishing on YouTube.

I don't want to take undue credit for Linode's success, but after publishing my first video about Docker, which spoke about Python, nginx and Java, Linode's YouTube channel quickly gained 340,000 subscribers and surpassed the million follower milestone.

(Honestly, my content really had nothing to do with that, but given the timing, I'm happy to take credit for it *smile*)

Developer Advocate

Working to promote IBM's #TodaysArchitect initiative, I helped bring awareness to the community about how the the IBM Z System mainframes can be used to help accellerate work in the areas of intensive computing, including:

- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
- Data Science

The engagement included the creation of video content used to promote IBM mainframes, promotion across all of my social media channels, participation in media events, outreach and content planning.

Trend Micro

If you think Trend Micro is just about anti-virus software you'd be completely wrong.

Trend Micro has expanded far beyond its humble beginnings as an OS security platform into the industry's leading internet security platform. Sometimes people need to be reminded of this fact, which is why I was recruited as a Developer Advocate to help spread the message.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

To be clear, this is not a paid position like the others listed in the 'Experience' section of LinkedIn. However, being a community builder has taught me a great deal about how online communities are built and fostered, and that's a big part of my journey, so I feel it's fair to list it here. 

The AWS Community Builder program is a community-driven initiative by Amazon Web Services (AWS) to recognize and support individuals who are passionate about AWS and actively contribute to the AWS community. 

The typical roles and activities associated with an AWS Community Builder include:

- Community Advocacy
- Content Creation
- Knowledge Sharing
- Mentorship
- Feedback Loops
- Collaboration
- Evangelism
- Continuous Learning
- Community Events
- Visibility and Recognition

The AWS Community Builders program does not constitute employment with Amazon. It is instead a community of highly motivated individuals who want to spread positivity and enthusiasm about modern technologies and new approaches to DevOps based deployments.

Community Builder

Scrumtuous Inc

Founder

Lean? Agile? Goal-oriented?

That's me, and that's why I'm here spreading my love for effective product development with Scrum and other proven techniques that work within the Scrum framework.

And how am I spreading this love?

In a variety of ways, but the one I'm most proud of is my recently published Scrum Master Certification Guide. It's a real book, over 200 pages long and available in both hardcover and softcover on Amazon.

The feedback and reviews have been great so far, and it really warms my heart when I get messages from people telling me it helped them learn Scrum, get Agile and of course, gain a coveted PSM, PSPO or CSM designation.

I'm also very active on Twitter and YouTube.

I'm up above 250,000 followers on Twitter, and I think I've posted close to 100 videos about DevOps, cloud computing, Java programming, Python development and of course Agile and Scrum on my YouTube channel.

I've also been honored to work as a developer advocate with incredible and amazing companies including:

- Linode
- Xennial Innovations
- IBM and;
- Trend Micro

It's honestly quite humbling to be associated at all with such amazing leaders in the industry.

I'd love it if you both followed me on LinkedIn and connected.

I'm just at the start of my journey, and I'm excited to see where it all leads. 

Let's build something great together, and let's do it publicly!

I absolutely love talking about the challenges I face and the successes I've enjoyed with other like-minded and highly-motivated individuals. So let's share!

Darcy DeClute

Betfair Australia

Development & Delivery Manager

Officeworks

Digital Delivery Manager CX

After finishing at Bayer Covid was in full swing and lock downs were looking likely. During this period I had 'me time' which was extraordinarily rewarding and enriching. It started in the kitchen, thinking, planning, researching, shopping and then cooking beautiful food. I love food! My other passion is adventure. Only days before lockdown I packed my bags and went out to Victoria's north east. Hotham heights alpine region was my new home. Due to Covid the ski area was closed and deserted, this was an extraordinarily unique situation. From here I went ski touring, back country skiing and adventuring. I became great friends with the jewel in Australia back country skiing crown, Mount Feathertop. It's beautifully rugged and dangerous however incredibly rewarding.

I returned to Melbourne motivated and focused on securing my next role. An opportunity opened up with one of the fastest growing eCommerce digital planforms around. A platform that turned over almost 1 billion annually. I will begin the next chapter of my career as a Digital Delivery Manager for the Customer Experience (CX) department of the Officeworks eCommerce giant. 

2020 was a year to forget for many. For me it will be one to remember for ever!

Time out / Me Time

Bayer

Digital Product Owner / IT Product Delivery and Development

Senior Analyst/Programmer & IT Business Analyst/PM

The Frame Group

Analyst/Programmer & Defence Digital Solutions Portfolio Manager

Complete Web Solutions

Web Designer & Developer

NZSki Ltd

Snow Ski Industry Experience - Snowmaker & Cat Operator/Driver

Personal Value Statement:
An outcome driven digital solutions development and delivery specialist. Highly experienced across an array of mindsets, methodologies, approaches and frameworks. I am focused on delivering value. This starts with the people and is defined by culture. Motivating people improves the culture, this is what drives sustained value. 

Personal Overview:
After 20+ years in the technology space my experience, skills and competencies are exceptionally diverse. Highly dependable and loyal, in this time I have only worked for four organisations, across IT professional services, pharmaceuticals/agriculture, retail/eCommerce and now currently wagering.

I have a remarkably high level of experience and accomplishments across both the business, and technical sides of the development and delivery life cycles. Well known for my application, I have a proven track record of delivering personal, team and business outcomes.

Passionate about the Agile. I am an Agilist and facilitator of Agile and ceremonies found within different Agile frameworks. I am a:
    Advanced - Certified ScrumMaster (A-CSM®)­
    Certified Scrum Master (CSM®) 
    Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)
    Certified Agile Leadership Essentials (CAL-E®) 
    Certified Agile Leadership Team (CAL-T®)

My ultimate goal is to help define, understand and communicate the 'what' and the 'why'. This coupled with regularly inspecting and improving ways of working is centric to defining the 'how'. These are key drivers to help ensure the successful delivery of insightful user journeys and intuitive user experiences. This will help drive excellence and bring value to your digital landscape and your organisation. I also have a passion for people and the culture. I am actively involved in building and maintaining outstanding team and organisational cultures.

I am a father of two who looks for adventure and thrives on a challenge. During winter you will find me in the backcountry ski touring or spending time resort skiing with the kids. In summer kitesurfing is my adventure activity, you will find me chasing the ultimate combination of sea breezes and waves.

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