name: 'Nicky Pike'
alter_ego: 'Bearded Bytes'
role: 'Developer Advocate & Community Builder'
mission: 'Helping Tech Make Sense'
tagline: 'Crafting Digital Experiences That Improve Developer Lives'
about: |
Breaking down confusing tech stuff so it actually makes sense
and helping connect developers with cool new technologies
they should know about.
and helping connect developers with cool new technologies
they should know about.
skills:
█- community_building: true
- technical_translation: true
- beard_maintenance: expert
- nerd_level: epic
What I Do
Developer Relations
Building bridges between developers and technology through community engagement and advocacy.
Technical Content
Creating clear, engaging content that helps developers learn and implement new technologies.
Community Building
Fostering inclusive, collaborative spaces where developers can learn, share, and grow together.
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Work History
Coder
2025-Present
Developer Relations
Broadcom
2023-2025
Staff Solutions Engineer
VMware Tanzu
2021-2023
Customer Success Solutions Engineer
CVS Health
2018-2021
Executive Advisor - Hybrid Cloud Engineering
Microsoft
2014-2018
Senior Software Engineer
Dell
2012-2014
Networking Solutions Strategist
Dell
2010-2012
Network Engineering Consultant
Dell
2007-2012
Senior Solutions & Business Analyst
Microsoft
2005-2007
Release Manager, Vista OS, Systems Protection
Microsoft Xbox
2001-2005
Operations Release Manager, Xbox Live
SeasonTicket.Com
2000-2001
Infrastructure Engineer
Point.Com
1999-2000
Systems Engineer
Teknon
1997-1999
Infrastructure Cabling Lead
United States Air Force
1993-1997
C-141 Crew Chief