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Closing a chapter at GitHub

Rizèl Scarlett on September 07, 2023

Table of Contents My journey at GitHub My next steps What draws me to working at TBD Embracing the power of "Yes" Black mentorship T...
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Brian Douglas

The glow up has inspired me ✊🏾. You have been able to swim gracefully in uncharted territories and have also been an amazing mentor for so many others black women in tech. I am honored to have a front row seat to your continued growth and look forward to seeing you and the TBD team build a great developer experience with their products.

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Nick Taylor

That's huge! Big ups Rizèl. Loved all you did at GitHub and Angie & crew at TBD are lucky to have you! 🥳🔥🫡

Jake Peralta from Brooklyn Nine Nine saying Hella Fresh!

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Andrea Liliana Griffiths

Beyond proud for you and here to tell you:
YOU ARE a Staff Developer Advocate PERIODT!

After a very short time at GitHub, I knew you were no JR, and also that you were going to kill it. So happy that you'll be working with such an outstanding team of humans and have the mentorship of an amazing manager.

Thank you for writing this, so open, and so important. THIS is the new wave of developer relations, and this is what the future of this industry looks like...I'm going to manifest it, like you did speaking at render this year...one of your many many many remarkable accomplishments this year.

I'll miss you, Rizel!

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Andy Piper

Watching you grow and succeed in DevRel has been a real, true, pleasure. You've been wonderful enough to share that journey with us through your blogs and other content, and I want to tell you how much I personally appreciate that you've done that. I'm excited to see you have this opportunity to step onwards to the next challenges! Congratulations!

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Ayu Adiati

Wow! Congratulations, Rizèl! 🎉🎉🎉
I met some folks from Block at Women Who Code CONNECT Empower event. And I love their big positive energy, just like yours!

Good luck with your new adventures! ❤️

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BekahHW

Congratulations, Rizèl! I’m so happy for you that you get to work with Angie and what sounds like an amazing team!

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melissa averinos

RIZEL!!!

I am so excited for you. I got goosebumps and tears in my eyes reading this. I look forward to being along for the ride as you continue to bloom and lead.
And I'm excited to learn about decentralization from you in your new role!

In summary:
HECK YES!

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Erin Mikail Staples

Rizèl!!!! I'm THRILLED to have gotten to know you and honored to call you a friend as you enter this next chapter.

Thank you for being you and I look forward to all that you do in the future and learning more about TBD from you.

Also you, Ace and Angie on a team? can you say ROCKSTARS?! I can't wait to see what the three of you create!

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Salim Ọlánrewájú Oyinlọlá

Wow. I was opportuned to listen to Brain Douglas and Angie Jones speak in Lagos earlier in the year at the Open Source Festival, and boy, was the experience inspirational! Working directly with/under them must have been quite the experience.

Rooting for you in your next jpurney.

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Leonardo Montini

You did great at GitHub and I'm sure you'll rock in this new position too! Staff Developer Advocate, congratulations :D

With such a noble goal and your courage and determination I'm sure you'll have a significant impact. All the best!

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Salim Ọlánrewájú Oyinlọlá

Wow. I was opportuned to listen to Brain Douglas and Angie Jones speak in Lagos earlier in the year at the Open Source Festival, and boy, was the experience inspirational! Working directly with/under them must have been quite the experience.

Rooting for you in your next journey.

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Dumebi Okolo

Congratulations, Rizél Scarlett!
I came across you on LinkedIn and have been truly one of your biggest fans.. I'm so happy for you and this new opportunity you're taking on. I know you'd do great in it!
All the best. xoxo

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Will Johnson

Congrats Rizel, this is so exciting. I'm happy for you and inspired to see you propel your way through this industry. Hype for what you do next!

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pO0q 🦄

Very inspiring story @blackgirlbytes, and it is not true nobody would care. I know you said that because you're humble, but a few words in a blog post can do lots of good for various people.

Cheers!

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Jenuel Oras Ganawed

Love this article. thanks mate 😇

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Artak Avetyan

Congratulations, Rizèl, for your new big step in your career! I wish you all the best. Have fun!

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SamucaDev

Great post!

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Rishab Kumar

That is HUGE! Congrats on the new role and good luck on the new adventure!

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Freddy Hidalgo-Monchez

Fearless and inspiring. Kudos to your journey, keep pushing :)

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Doug Franklin

Congratulations Rizel, and continued success to you.

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Stacey Graham 🌺💻

Really inspired by the work you do. I agree that decentralization will have an impact on the unprivileged. Looking forward to following you along on your journey and learning more.

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Cole's World🌏

This was an amazing read! Looking forward to see what amazing things you do! Keep inspiring us !