Summary
Stuart Clark is a Senior Developer Advocate at Spotify with over a decade of experience spanning DevOps, network automation, and developer relations. A recognized DevNet Expert (#2022005) and Cisco Press author, he helped shape Cisco's DevNet exams and the DevNet Expert track, blending hands-on engineering with strategic advocacy. He previously led developer advocacy at AWS and Cisco, driving scalable, programmable networks and modern DevOps practices across global teams. Based in Lincoln, England, he speaks at TEDx and international conferences on sustainable software and the climate impact of AI, while mentoring developers to build greener, more reliable systems. He is an active public speaker and open-source contributor, bringing a rare mix of technical depth, storytelling, and real-world operations experience. His career spans from network engineering to driving developer ecosystems and automation at scale.
9 years of coding experience