21-Year-Old Ethan Sumner Leads DevEx Connect with Fresh
Perspectives and Vigor
LONDON, July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DevEx Connect
launched today as a community-driven independent research, analyst
and events organization focusing on everything under the DevEx
umbrella, including DevOps, SRE and Platform Engineering. Developer
Experience (DevEx) is at the forefront of modern software
development, focusing on enhancing the quality of developers'
interactions with tools, processes and organizational culture.
DevEx Connect aims to strengthen local communities by providing a
global link and providing high-quality research, analysis and
events within the space.
Central to DevEx Connect is the 'hub,' a centralized platform
uniting the community through content, research, analysis and
events. It will soon announce its schedule of global conferences in
key locations like London,
Manchester, Sydney and San
Francisco alongside a cloud and industry-focused roadshow to
unite the DevEx community and foster collaborative growth and
knowledge exchange.
To join the DevEx Connect community,
visit www.devexconnect.io.
Ethan Sumner, 21, who will serve
as CEO of DevEx Connect, began his journey at 16 when he set his
sights on becoming a DevOps Engineer, a goal he achieved as the
youngest DevOps Engineer at Mastercard at 18. His career continued
as he transitioned to the role of Cloud Solutions Architect at
Microsoft, supporting the likes of the NHS and Digital Natives
before his previous role leading FinOps offerings for Cognizant in
the UK. He started his community journey by founding the Young
DevOps group to support early career challenges in the DevOps, SRE
and Platform space and is active in community groups across the UK
with a focus in Yorkshire within
DevOps, AWS, Azure, GenAI and FinOps.
"DevEx encompasses elements of DevOps, Platform Engineering and
Site Reliability Engineering to optimize workflows and drive
productivity for software developers," said Sumner. "As DevEx gains
prominence in improving operational outcomes and the overall
developer experience, DevEx Connect will provide programs to bridge
community gaps and empower developers globally."
As a tech-for-good organization, DevEx Connect will nurture
local communities through Operation Uplift, a comprehensive program
designed to support and uplift local user groups and communities,
with an initial focus on the UK. It will provide specialist
assistance, catered support and essential funding to enhance the
growth and development of these critical communities. Operation
Uplift will provide £100k in funding to revitalize community groups
and offer speaker development programs to nurture talent and
elevate skill sets within the DevEx space.
Additionally, Operation Uplift features career development
opportunities through national speaker training, venue and
organizational support databases, and free consultancy services
provided by DevEx Connect's community leaders. By serving as a
bridge between organizations and communities, it aims to foster
collaboration, knowledge sharing and sustainable growth within the
DevEx communities.
Initial board members of DevEx Connect include Paul Stovell and Anna
Samios. Stovell, known for founding and scaling Octopus
Deploy, will contribute his passion for community building and
strategic growth. Samios brings valuable experience scaling
organizations to ensure DevEx Connect remains at the forefront of
industry advancement and community support. The board members and
Sumner will guide DevEx Connect in its mission to reshape the
software development landscape and empower technical communities
globally.
"With a remarkable developer relations and community background,
we're excited to join Ethan as he leads DevEx Connect to empower
technical communities," said Stovell. "His dedication to supporting
early career challenges and advocating for industry advancement
makes him a great fit to lead the DevEx community."
Developers and organizations looking to engage with DevEx
Connect are encouraged to contact the team at
community@devexconnect.io to participate in upcoming industry
events and career development programs.
About DevEx Connect
DevEx Connect is a community-driven organization dedicated to
enhancing the Developer Experience, DevOps, SRE and Platform
Engineering communities worldwide. It catalyzes practices and
fosters meaningful connections within the industry through
inclusivity, events, content and community support. Its mission is
to redefine the future of community in the space. For more
information, please visit www.devexconnect.io.
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