Kevin Blanco
Senior DevRel Advocate, Google Developer Expert & Certified Google Cloud Architect.
San José, Costa Rica
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Kevin Blanco is a Senior Developer Relations Advocate and a leader in the global developer community with over 15 years working in tech. From shaping AI strategies at IBM Watson to building scalable cloud digital solutions for brands like Google, Microsoft, and Nintendo, Kevin has a proven record of driving innovation and delivering results.
Known for his expertise in developer relations, storytelling & film production, community building, and developer education, Kevin connects deeply with audiences through action-driven talks and insights. An inspiring keynote speaker, Kevin delivers impactful presentations that empower developers and tech leaders to tackle real-world challenges with confidence and creativity.
Speaker at Featured Events:
- All Things Open AI 2025
- Keynote at DevFest YYC Calgary 2024
- DevFest Montreal - AI 2023
- DevRelX Summit 2023
- Hashnode Bootcamp 2023
- Keynote at Google I/O Extended Toronto. 2024
- DrupalCon New Orleans 2016
- DrupalNorth Montreal 2016
Certifications and Recognitions:
- Google Developer Expert
- Google Innovator
- Google Champion
- Google Certified Educator/Trainer
- Google Certified Cloud Architect
- Davinci Resolve Certified Editor
- Davinci Resolve Certified Colorist
Current Job:
- Senior DevRel Advocate & Video Producer at Appsmith
- Mentor at DevRel Uni
Kevin's day to day looks like this:
- Video & Livestream Production for Developer Audiences
- Speaking at Tech Events online & in-person
- Developer Go-to-Market Strategy
- Product Market Fit Validation
- Developer Growth Marketing Strategy
- Developer Community Building Strategy
- Developer Product-Led Growth Strategy
- Develop Strong Usecase-Based Solutions
- Write Storytelling-based Scripts
- Video Editing
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Google Developer Experts AI/ML Innovation Showcase
Witness the power of Google's AI/ML technologies firsthand at the GDE Showcase. Join us for live demonstrations and insightful discussions led by Google Developer Experts (GDEs) who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Get inspired by their cutting-edge solutions, learn practical tips and tricks, and discover how you can leverage these tools to build the future of tech.
Building Developer Communities: A 10 Year Journey in 30 Minutes
In this inspirational keynote, Kevin Blanco, a DevRel Advocate and community builder, will take you on a journey through the transformative power of developer communities. Drawing from over a decade of experience across diverse tech ecosystems—from Drupal to Google, MongoDB to LeadDevRel— traveling across the globe talking to communities and helping developers elevate their careers.
Did you know that 65% of developers consider a strong community a critical factor when choosing a technology to work with? (Source: State of Developer Ecosystem 2021, JetBrains) This statistic underscores the immense impact community builders have on shaping the tech landscape.
In this session, we'll uncover:
- The profound impact of community involvement on developer growth and career progression
- Strategies for building inclusive, supportive, and dynamic developer communities
- How giving back to the community can lead to personal and professional breakthroughs.
Kevin will share personal anecdotes from his journey as a Google Developer Expert, Google Champion, Google Innovator, Google Certified Educator, and Community Organizer.
Also, over the last year, as a DevRel Advocate for Appsmith, he has grown their developer community and audience from 3k to more than 15k, increasing awareness, growth, and usage.
You'll learn how these experiences have shaped his understanding of developer needs, challenges, and aspirations.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the vital role of communities in the tech ecosystem.
- Learn practical steps to start or enhance your community-building efforts.
- Gain inspiration to become a change-maker in your developer circle.
This keynote is designed for developers, community organizers, and tech leaders who want to make a lasting impact. Whether you're just starting your community journey or looking to amplify your existing efforts, you'll leave this session energized and equipped with actionable insights.
Code Your Videos: Programmatic Video Creation with Javascript
Did you know that 82% of internet traffic is expected to be video content by the end of 2024? (Source: Cisco Annual Internet Report) Yet, many developers shy away from video creation due to perceived complexity.
In this groundbreaking session, Kevin Blanco, a Senior DevRel Advocate, Google Developer Expert and filmmaker, will demonstrate how developers can harness the magic of code to produce stunning, interactive videos—no traditional editing skills required - just Javascript.
We'll explore the fusion of Web technologies for graphics, user input handling, and API consumption to customize your video's look and behavior, all in the browser!.
This talk is perfect for developers of all levels who want to expand their creative toolkit and put themselves out there but lack video creation expertise. By the end of this session, you'll be able to create videos by just writing Javascript.
Join us for this exciting journey where code meets creativity, and leave with the skills to create videos in a video-driven world!
Gemini + AppSheet: From Concept to App with Zero-Code
Are you intrigued by skipping the AI hype and transforming concepts into fully functional, sophisticated applications, even without coding expertise using AI? Join me for a captivating guide on how No-Code, using Google AppSheet and AI technologies, is driving the next revolution in app development.
Discover how global enterprises leverage these tools to launch substantial, feature-rich applications that elevate their customers, and then learn from me how to build an app just using a conversation with Gemini that transforms your requirements into a real deployable AppSheet app.
Elevate your understanding of app development and discover how the fusion of No-Code and AI reshapes how businesses deliver value and achieve their goals.
Build Smart Enterprise Apps with Gemini + Appsmith
In today’s dynamic business landscape, speed and agility are paramount. I will take you on a journey through real-world cases where large and small enterprises have harnessed the combined power of Gemini and Low-Code using Appsmith's open-source ecosystem to propel their business goals forward.
Learn directly from a Google Developer Expert with large trajectory building AI solutions for enterprises, in this training workshop, you will start from scratch; no previous experience is needed, and I will guide you through the following:
- Kicking off a new Gemini AI Project
- Setting up your first No-Code Environment in Appsmith
- Connect your datasources, a sample test Database will be provided to everyone.
- Build an enterprise app that uses text classification, sentiment analysis, and image labeling.
- Store AI content back in the database.
- Generate graphs and reports without writing code.
- Deploy your application to an actual production server.
This workshop requires no prerequisites and will give the audience the perfect knowledge and skills to deliver enterprise-ready cloud-secure AI applications using Google Gemini.
From Concept to App: No-Code, Low-Code, and AI on Google Cloud
Are you intrigued by the idea of transforming concepts into fully functional, sophisticated applications, even without extensive coding expertise? Join me for a captivating exploration of how No-Code, Low-Code, and AI technologies are driving the next revolution in app development on Google Cloud.
In today’s dynamic business landscape, speed and agility are paramount. We will take you on a journey through real-world cases where enterprises, both large and small, have harnessed the combined power of No-Code, Low-Code, and AI to propel their business goals forward.
Discover how global enterprises are leveraging these tools to launch substantial, feature-rich applications that resonate with their customers. Delve into the strategies that allow them to respond swiftly to market demands, adapting and iterating without being bogged down by traditional development bottlenecks.
Witness how major players are embracing these technologies to deliver cutting-edge user experiences, predictive analytics, and streamlined workflows. We’ll unravel how industries like finance, healthcare, and e-commerce are reimagining their digital presence through applications built on this synergy.
Join me to explore:
- Real-world success stories of enterprises harnessing No-Code, Low-Code, and AI.
- Strategies for rapidly launching complex, appealing apps that align with business objectives.
- How these tools empower organizations to stay competitive and innovative, here we’ll see Google Cloud, Duet AI, GenApp and Appsheet magic.
- Overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities in this transformative landscape.
Elevate your understanding of app development and discover how the fusion of No-Code, Low-Code, and AI is reshaping the way businesses deliver value, achieve their goals, and captivate their audience.
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