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Are you curious about Developer Relations (DevRel)? Do you want to start getting involved in the community? Are you wondering if it's just an organisation and career path only for developers?
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About the Book
This book will help give you an insight into what Developer Relations from behind the scenes. Sharing experiences and advice from someone in the industry.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. What is Developer Relations?
Chapter 2. Purpose
Chapter 3. Do you have to be a developer to work in Developer Relations?
Chapter 4. What makes up the Developer Relations department?
Chapter 5. Advocacy Job Titles
Chapter 6. Metrics
Chapter 7. So, you want a job in Developer Relations?
About The Author
About the Author
I am Sarah Lean, and I've worked in IT for over 18 years including service provider, manufacturing, Scotch Whisky and local authority industries. I've served my time resetting passwords and triaging support calls, maintaining platforms, building infrastructure, migrating end of life systems and migrating data centers. I've been a subject matter expert in various solutions through my career including Microsoft Exchange, System Center Configuration Manager and Patch Management, to name a few.
In 2022 I was awarded the Microsoft MVP award for Azure.
I am a STEM Ambassador and am hopeful that by sharing my story with the next generation it can help to inspire them into a STEM career. I am also the founder of the Glasgow Azure User Group, which is a community group that meets every two months and aims to bring together people who are looking to learn and network with their peers.
My passion is technology, and I love to help people understand what it can do to help them. I consider myself a life long learner and love to share my passion for learning with others.

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