Chris DeMars

Chris DeMars is a Senior Developer Advocate II at DigitalOcean and a Web Accessibility Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the web space.1 He is based in Clinton Township, Michigan, United States.1

Professional Background

Chris has been involved in developer advocacy, both officially and unofficially, for over a decade.1 His career highlights include:

• Current Role: Senior Developer Advocate II at DigitalOcean1
• Previous Positions:
  • Developer Advocate at Rocket Mortgage (Jul 2020 - Apr 2022)1
  • Developer Advocate at Quicken Loans (Jul 2020 - Apr 2022)1

Expertise and Contributions

Chris is known for:

• Web Accessibility: He specializes in web accessibility and frequently shares his knowledge across teams and organizations.1
• Public Speaking: Since March 2015, Chris has presented at numerous regional and international conferences and meetups on various technical and non-technical topics.1
• Content Creation: He has written articles for various outlets on a range of tech and community topics, and has been a guest on podcasts and screencasts.1

Recent Activities

Chris remains active in the developer community:

• He recently shared information about setting up GPU Droplets on DigitalOcean.2
• He participates in Hacktoberfest, encouraging others to find projects and contribute.3
• Chris is involved in open-source projects, such as TheTechCommute, where he contributes and manages pull requests.4

Chris DeMars is passionate about fostering relationships with developers and being immersed in the community, making him a prominent figure in the developer relations space.1