The Parachute Problem. Why Global DevRel Needs Local Voices.
One talk can inspire. Lasting trust needs follow-through. Why global DevRel needs local organizers, local speakers, and something that keeps working after you leave.
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I make complex technology feel buildable.
I'm Henk Boelman: Principal Developer Advocate at Microsoft, speaker, and founder of the Global AI Community. I turn emerging AI and cloud technology into practical stories, working demos, and communities that help people build with confidence.
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Code earns attention. Honesty earns trust. Community makes both travel further.
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