Developer turned developer whisperer, Tessa Kriesel has been in the tech industry for over 14 years. She is a self-taught developer that has focused on mostly open source web development & DevOps.

In 2016, she changed gears and moved into the Developer Relations field where she grew communities, developer audiences & her public speaking skills.

Today, Tessa is a DevRel consultant and coach at Devocate. She serves those needing developer audience expertise through her insightful blog and actionable coaching sessions. Previously, Head of Developer Community at Twitter, Head of DevRel at Fast, and Developer Outreach Manager at Pantheon—to name a few.