Diego Lizarazo
Developer Evangelism

Diego Lizarazo

Developer evangelist for Microsoft.
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About

Diego Lizarazo is a developer community lead with software engineering and game design experience. He works as a senior developer evangelist for Beyond Identity and previously for Samsung, Red Hat, and CA Technologies. At Microsoft, he also served as a developer evangelist responsible for driving app development on Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8, and Windows Azure. His experience also includes creating technical assets such as reference apps, starter kits, and patterns and practices guidance for use at in-person events and online, as well as delivering impactful technical content at events and through online channels.

Employment

5 roles
Mar 2013 - Present 13 years 1 month
Developer Evangelist
Microsoft
  • Drove app development on Windows 8.1, Windows Phone 8 and Windows Azure.
  • Defined and created technical assets such as reference apps, starter kits, and patterns and practices guidance for use at in-person events and online.
  • Delivered impactful technical content at events and through online channels.
  • Engaged the student, startup and professional developer communities in person and online.
  • Developed relationships with community leaders and influencers.
Jun 2021 - Present 4 years 10 months
Senior Developer Evangelist
Beyond Identity
  • Defined and executed the developer evangelism vision and strategy.
  • Drove awareness of Beyond Identity's machine-verified Chain of Trust model.
  • Identified product improvements that enhance the developer experience.
  • Engaged with developers on technical online communities.
  • Wrote sample code, delivered compelling conference talks, and created tutorial videos.
May 2019 - Jun 2021 2 years 1 month
Senior Developer Evangelist
Samsung
  • Promoted and forged Samsung’s developer program externally and internally.
  • Educated and empowered developers by developing a community and giving technical workshops.
  • Gathered and socialized product feedback that will inform engineering, sales, and marketing decision-making.
  • Supported the creation of relevant content for the Developer's portal.
  • Connected and networked with other developers and entrepreneurs to identify how Samsung might help them be even more awesome.
Oct 2016 - Mar 2019 2 years 5 months
Developer Advocate
CA Technologies
  • Shaped CA's culture of developer advocacy.
  • Brought CA’s API, Mobile and future products to the communities it can help most.
  • Engaged varied developer communities in person and online and shape the message delivered.
  • Leveraged field insights, helped product and sales teams to build and sell better products.
  • Managed the creation of relevant content for the Developer's initiative online channels. 
Aug 2015 - Oct 2016 1 year 2 months
OpenShift Technology Advocate
Red Hat
  • Drove adoption of the OpenShift cloud platform.
  • Managed and led communications with the developer community via online channels.
  • Defined and create technical content, starter kits, and patterns and practices guidance for use at in-person events and online.
  • Evangelized the advantages of Red Hat cloud computing solutions.
  • Edited and managed the creation of relevant content for the OpenShift online channels.
  • Developed relationships with community leaders and influencers. 

Education

Jan 2008 - Jul 2009 1 year 6 months
Masters of Science in Video Game Design & Programming, -
Universidad Europea de Madrid
Jan 2000 - Aug 2005 5 years 7 months
Bachelors of Science in Systems & Computer Engineering, -
Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá Colombia