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[Wojtek Kalicinski] The Google Developer Expert Program

[Wojtek Kalicinski] The Google Developer Expert Program

Presentation from GDG DevFest - the biggest Google related event in Ukraine. October 24-25, Lviv. Learn more at http://devfest.gdg.org.ua/

Google Developers Group Lviv

October 25, 2014
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  1. #dfua Who are the Google Developer Experts? https://developers.google.com/experts/ […] outstanding

    developers who exhibit great expertise in one or more Google technologies and share it with the developer community. GDEs are gurus, mentors and evangelists; they create tutorials, code samples, and write books and blogs; they publish videos, drive community projects, and present at events large and small. These independent developers bring their real-world experience and knowledge working with Google technologies to developer communities worldwide.
  2. #dfua OK, but who are the GDEs REALLY? ❖ developers,

    just like you ❖ people with a deep passion for technology, with years of experience in their field ❖ heavy users of Google’s products. We know your needs, because they are our needs too! ❖ the friendliest, smartest bunch of people I’ve had the chance to meet, although most of them will not admit that
  3. #dfua GDE products Android Angular JS Chrome: Dart Chrome: HTML5

    Google AdWords Google Analytics Google Apps APIs Google Apps Script Google Chrome Google Cloud Platform Google Drive SDK Google Glass (US only) Google Maps APIs Google+ Platform UX & Design YouTube APIs
  4. #dfua What a GDE is not? ❖ we don’t work

    for Google, we can’t add features to Youtube or fix bugs in Google Drive for you ❖ we’re not a 24h support forum we try to help whenever we can, but we have our regular jobs and commitments too
  5. #dfua How can a GDG benefit from GDEs? ❖ invite

    us as speakers! ❖ appoint us as mentors during hackathons etc. ❖ ask us to promote your events on G+ ❖ work together on cool open source projects and tools ❖ what else? ...it’s up to you really
  6. #dfua Becoming a GDE 1. get nominated by a current

    GDE or Googler 2. send a community CV 3. interview by GDE 4. interview by Googler 5. approval by Google regional lead
  7. #dfua What’s in it for me? ❖ GDE program badge

    ❖ listing in the GDE directory on Google Developers site ❖ closer relationship with with DevRel team ❖ easier travel to local conferences and events ❖ the Annual GDE Summit! ❖ Invitation to Google I/O… … but seriously, don’t even think about it.