Hi, I'm David Harcombe - Google Workspace Developer Relations Partner Advocate and Engineer at Google
I am passionate about building bridges between deep technology and the developers who rely on it. I thrive in environments where I can solve complex architectural problems and foster vibrant technical growth.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Built a solid foundation in enterprise architecture and systems integration through early career roles at IBM and ICL.
Currently serves as a developer relations specialist and advocate for Google Workspace platform ecosystems.
Provides expert guidance on navigating the intersection of complex technical architecture and developer experience.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundation and Enterprise Roots
Established deep technical credibility through foundational roles at IBM and technical consultancies.
✦ Enterprise Architecture
✦ Systems Integration
Platform Evolution
Expanded technical scope into platform development and high-availability digital solutions.
✦ Scalable Platforms
✦ Technical Architect
Advocacy and Ecosystem Growth
Transitioned into partner advocacy at Google, focusing on developer success and ecosystem growth.
✦ Developer Relations
✦ Strategic Advocacy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Architectural Ecosystem Strategist
Designing frameworks that scale and endure
✦ Architected robust, multi-tier enterprise systems using Java, Hibernate, and Spring.
✦ Streamlined development lifecycles by integrating sophisticated tooling and automated workflows.
✦ Standardized technical practices across diverse, high-availability production environments.
Developer Community Catalyst
Driving adoption and engagement through advocacy
✦ Advocates for developer needs within large-scale platform ecosystems.
✦ Bridges technical gaps by creating resources that simplify complex product adoption.
✦ Cultivates vibrant learning environments for engineers at all levels.
Technical Problem Solver
Navigating legacy and modern tech landscapes
✦ Maintains expertise in both legacy enterprise systems and cutting-edge mobile stacks.
✦ Resolves high-stakes performance bottlenecks in complex database and server architectures.
✦ Adapts fluidly to evolving language ecosystems like Scala, Ruby, and modern mobile frameworks.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring new frontiers in developer tooling and cloud-native integration strategies.
✦ Connecting with architects solving complex challenges in distributed system environments.
✦ Sharing insights on building sustainable and developer-friendly technical platforms.
I can help with
✦ Mentoring junior architects on designing for long-term scalability and code maintainability.
✦ Reviewing development workflows to identify bottlenecks and improve developer productivity.
✦ Advising on the transition strategy from legacy enterprise systems to modern cloud architectures.
I would love your help on
✦ Connecting with peers navigating the challenges of technical advocacy in large organizations.
✦ Learning about emerging patterns in distributed computing and developer platform sustainability.
✦ Gaining perspectives on building influence in cross-functional technical teams.