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

- Lead development of scalable products using Node.js, TypeScript/Next.js, Python/FastAPI.
- Architect and deploy solutions on AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda).
- Mentor engineers and enforce best practices in code quality and performance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver impactful, on-time releases.

Lead Software Developer

- Develop, integrate, and maintain full-stack applications per functional and system requirements.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize software for performance, security, and scalability.
- Refactor and improve existing code for maintainability and efficiency.
- Build responsive UI using modern frameworks and client specifications.
- Maintain up-to-date system documentation and workflows.
- Evaluate and integrate open-source libraries/packages where beneficial.
- Collaborate with team leads, analysts, and project managers to gather and document requirements.
- Apply software development best practices for reliable, high-quality code.

Tech Stack
- Front-End: React, Material-UI, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
- Back-End: Node.js, Python, FastAPI, Hapi, Express.js, REST API, Microservices
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, Redis, Firebase
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, RDS), Azure, GCP, Terraform, Docker, Databricks
- Tools & Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Unit Testing (Jest, Mocha, PyTest), Integration Testing, Agile/Scrum, Jira, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, ESLint, Prettier

Full‐stack Software Developer

SavvyPro Edu Inc.

- Deliver one-on-one tutoring sessions in Accounting, Business, Python, JavaScript, and HTML.
- Assess students’ knowledge and tailor lessons to their learning style and goals.
- Develop lesson plans, exercises, and real-world examples to reinforce concepts.
- Track student progress and provide feedback to help them improve.
- Motivate students and encourage active participation.

Academic Tutor

British Council

- Strategically manage East China IELTS Test Day Personnel capacity by identifying recruitment targets and executing the full recruitment process in alignment with organizational policies.
- Oversee deployment of the Test Day Personnel pool, coordinate travel arrangements, and manage the operational budget for IELTS invigilation and associated travel expenses.
- Lead pre-test briefings and information sharing sessions with Test Day Personnel, acting as the primary point of contact for any emergencies or escalations involving Test Day Supervisors.
- Supervise and mentor a team of three staff members, ensuring smooth operational execution and high performance.

Test Day Personnel Manager

- Supervised and assisted on IELTS Test Days across both Speaking and Written sessions, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to testing protocols.
- Managed responsibilities for both paper-based and computer-based IELTS tests, maintaining high standards of test security and candidate experience.
- Supported the coordination of test-day activities, including candidate guidance, timekeeping, and issue resolution, to ensure efficient test administration.

IELTS Test Day Personnel

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for Assistant Supervisor roles, including posting job advertisements, shortlisting candidates, scheduling, and conducting interviews.
- Develop and manage training materials, organize onboarding sessions for new hires, refresher trainings, and coordinate external trainers as needed.
- Plan and oversee weekly work schedules and assignments for Assistant Supervisors, ensuring optimal operational coverage.
- Monitor performance, provide feedback, and conduct disciplinary discussions when necessary to maintain high standards of accountability and professionalism.

Test Day Personnel Officer

- Provide expert consultation on tax disputes, liaising effectively with clients and tax bureau officials to resolve issues efficiently.
- Implement tax incentives, manage contract registration with the tax bureau, oversee shareholder changes, and handle company registration processes with relevant government authorities.
- Conduct background checks for potential clients and prepare accurate billings, contracts, and purchase orders.
- Prepare and review Individual Income Tax (IIT) and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) filings, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

Tax Consultant

I started my career as a Tax Consultant at PwC, but along the way, I taught myself Swift and began building iOS apps, sparking a lasting passion for technology. Even early on, I saw how software was transforming industries, and I knew I wanted to help shape that future.

Today, I’m part of Xennial, where I’ve worked across a wide range of technologies, from Node.js, Next.js, and TypeScript/Express.js to Python/FastAPI, AWS EC2/ECS/Lambda, and more. Now, I lead a development team building a new product, blending hands-on coding with technical leadership to tackle complex, meaningful challenges.

I’m fueled by curiosity, a love for collaboration, and a drive to keep improving, both in the software I craft and in the teams I help grow.

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