Aaron Williams

Aaron Williams is currently a Community Manager and Developer Advocate for Astra Streaming and Apache Pulsar at DataStax. He has a robust background in technology and community engagement, having previously held significant roles in various companies.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Community Manager/Developer Advocate at DataStax, focusing on Astra Streaming and Apache Pulsar.
• Past Experience:
  • FOSSA: Served as CMO, where he played a crucial role in marketing strategy and execution.
  • D2iQ: Head of Global Community, leading the launch of the DC/OS open source project and significantly exceeding adoption targets.
  • OmniSci: VP of Marketing, responsible for driving the marketing plan and fostering an open-source community.
  • SAP: VP of Global Ecosystem and Partner Group, managing international partnerships and leading teams in engineering and operations.

Skills and Achievements

• Community Engagement: Known for his ability to build and nurture developer communities, enhancing user engagement and adoption of technologies.
• Public Speaking: A sought-after speaker at industry conferences, including ApacheCon and QCon.
• Startup Leadership: Co-founded SocialSamba, recognized for innovative social media engagement solutions.

Education

Aaron holds a degree from Arizona State University, where he developed a passion for bringing new technologies to diverse audiences.

Overall, Aaron Williams is recognized for his high-energy approach to community management and his extensive experience in both startup environments and larger enterprises.