thought leaders in one or more Google technologies. These professionals actively contribute and support the developer and startup ecosystems around the world, helping them build and launch highly innovative apps. Google Developer Experts
• Technical depth Good communication skills • Public speaking • Written communication (blog posts, social media, etc) Community impact • Open source contributions • Technical writing (blogs, codelabs, books, documentations, forums) • Tech videos / podcasts • Speakers at conferences • Mentoring / teaching Focus Areas
Co-founder and Co-Lead Women Techmakers Romania Mentoring • Mentor Android Internship • Mentor at Android Study Group by GDG Pitesti • Mentor & Trainer at University • Android Mentor & Trainer at Digital Garage for Developers by Google Romania Speaking • DevFest (RO), mDevCamp (CZ), DevTalks (RO), MobOS (PL), Droidcon Berlin, mobiconf (PL), GDG local events Technical writing • Blogging on my website magdamiu.com, medium and other relevant websites from Romania and not only (~10k views/article) My Journey
either a Googler or an existing GDE. Currently Google does not support open applications. 2. Application - Candidates submit an online form sharing the evidence of their high technical expertise and proven track record of community contributions. 3. Eligibility and capacity check - The Regional Leads and Product Area reviewers look at the submitted application assessing candidate’s eligibility, and regional capacity to accept more people to a particular product category. 4. Community interview - Online interview with a GDE of the same product category that the candidate is applying to. 5. Product interview - Online interview with a Googler - usually a Developer Advocate or a DevRel Engineer from the relevant product team. 6. Legal sign-offs - Signing Terms & Conditions of the program and a Commercial NDA [source] 6 steps
Continue to be involved in the local communities • Speak at local and international conferences (travel 😉) • Participate at GDE summits • Review Google products • Grow other GDEs