Siddhant Agarwal

Developer Avocado 🥑

Seasoned DevRel professional with over a decade of experience cultivating innovation and scaling developer ecosystems globally. Known for transforming local developer initiatives into global success stories with a “Local to Global” approach. I have shared my technical expertise at diverse forums worldwide, fueling inspiration and innovation.

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Communities and Programs I've Shaped, Built, and Engaged With


From nurturing developer ecosystems to empowering startup communities, my journey has been a series of rewarding collaborations with visionary individuals and groups. I've had the privilege of working with some of the most influential communities in the tech and startup world, including: Google Developer Groups (GDG), Headstart, Intel Software Innovator, AIM, ACM Distinguished Speaker, Google Developer Expets (GDE), etc. This journey has taught me the power of collaboration, the importance of peer-to-peer learning, and the incredible impact that well-connected communities can have on innovation and entrepreneurship.

Technologies I Work With

I’m passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies to craft innovative solutions that address real-world challenges and empower both developers and communities to thrive. With a strong foundation in software development and a deep interest in emerging trends like AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, I aim to bridge the gap between technology and impact. Here are some of the key technologies I actively use:

Gen-AI
Python
ML/AI
Google Cloud
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Neo4j
Langchain
Docker
Ollama
Haystack
OpenAI APIs
REST APIs
Postman
Github
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Tensorflow
Pytorch
Firebase

Upcoming Talks

Power up LLMs to be Factual Ninjas using GraphRAG
May 9, 2025
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
When GenAI meets Ancient Wisdom
May 3, 2025
Mumbai, India
Ask Your Data Anything: How GenAI Transforms Business Questions into Instant Insights
April 25, 2025
Singapore
Demystifying the Mahabharata with GraphRAG
April 22, 2025
Bengaluru, India
Hands-on workshop on building movie recommendation chatbot using Gemini and Neo4j
April 19, 2025
Delhi, India

Experiences

Professional Experience

Duration: Aug 2022 - Present

Developer Relations Lead APAC

Bengaluru, India

I drive developer engagement across APAC, leveraging Gen-AI trends through talks, workshops, and community events to promote Neo4j's graph database technology. I advocate for developers by bridging product feedback and fostering strategic partnerships to boost awareness and adoption. Additionally, I create educational content, empowering developers to build AI-driven, data-centric solutions.

Duration: May 2021 - July 2022

Lead - Developer Relations and Business Strategy

Bengaluru, India

I built India’s first developer community around Fintech and Embedded Finance while leading developer engagement and strategy for Zwitch.io, enhancing its Developer Hub and API experience. I drove developer-focused content, guided feedback-driven improvements, and led strategic initiatives, including Kerala’s first fintech accelerator, OpenUp.

Duration: Jan 2019 - Apr 2021

Program Manager

Bengaluru, India

I led 270+ Developer Student Clubs across 120+ cities in India, fostering peer-to-peer learning and community-driven solutions. I built relationships with 50+ Google Developer Experts, achieving 170% YoY growth in scale, and launched impactful initiatives like Build for Digital India with MeitY, engaging 7K+ students. Additionally, I mentored TensorFlow User Groups, co-led large-scale AI initiatives, and served as a startup advisor for programs focused on AI, agriculture, and sustainable development goals.

Duration: Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

Ecosystem Engagement Manager

Bengaluru, India

I led content strategy and delivery on cutting-edge technologies, including AI, Cloud Computing, and IoT, while managing Intel’s AI-focused student programs, scaling to 40+ institutions. I also drove developer skilling initiatives for Google and Microsoft across K-12 and higher education and contributed to product and business development for AI-based solutions.

Duration: June 2015 - Aug 2016

Java Application Developer

Bangalore, India

I contributed to enhancing the performance and efficiency of the IBM Java SDK, ensuring high-quality delivery. I developed test frameworks for parallel programming using the CUDA4J API on NVIDIA GPUs and demonstrated strong debugging skills, achieving over 98% bug removal and fixing efficiency.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (Information Technology and Systems)

Mumbai, India

I pursued a comprehensive program focused on business management with a specialization in Information Technology and Systems, enhancing my expertise in strategic decision-making, technology management, and innovation-driven business growth. The curriculum strengthened my ability to integrate technical knowledge with business acumen, driving impactful outcomes in dynamic, tech-focused environments.

Duration: June 2011 – June 2015

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science Engineering with specialization in Oil & Gas Informatics

Dehradun, India

I specialized in Computer Science Engineering with a focus on Oil & Gas Informatics, blending core software engineering principles with industry-specific knowledge in energy systems. The program equipped me with technical proficiency in data management, software development, and informatics solutions tailored to the oil and gas sector, preparing me to solve complex, domain-specific challenges with innovative technology solutions.

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