Dave Nielsen

Dave Nielsen is a highly motivated and results-oriented Developer Relations professional with 20 years of experience in open source, databases, devops, payments, AI, and generative AI.

He holds a BS in Business from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Dave has a proven track record of building and managing vibrant developer communities, driving adoption of cloud products, and nurturing strategic partnerships within the developer ecosystem.

His expertise lies in community building, technical presentations, communication, and content creation. He is deeply passionate about enhancing the developer experience and ensuring their success.

Throughout his career, Dave has held various key positions such as Director of Community at IBM's AI Alliance, Senior Director of Developer Relations at MongoDB focusing on Generative AI, and Director of Community & Developer Advocacy at Harness, among others.

He has also been involved in significant roles at notable organizations like Redis Labs, Dremio, Intel Corporation working on BigDL (Deep Learning Framework for Apache Spark), and PayPal, an eBay company.

Dave has a rich background in cloud computing, open source technologies, and community engagement, having founded and led several initiatives and programs catering to developers' needs and interests.

His extensive experience in technical training, consulting, and program management further solidifies his expertise in the technology and developer advocacy domain.

Dave Nielsen's comprehensive industry knowledge, coupled with his dedication to fostering collaboration and innovation in developer communities, showcases his commitment to advancing the field of technology and AI.

With a profound understanding of the developer landscape and a keen interest in emerging technologies, Dave continues to make significant contributions to the tech industry through his strategic initiatives and community-driven endeavors.