Tim Spann 🥑
About Tim Spann 🥑
Tim Spann is a Principal Developer Advocate at Zilliz, where he engages with various teams and the community to promote AI and machine learning solutions. He has a diverse background in technology, having held roles at companies such as StreamNative, Cloudera, and Hortonworks, and has a strong focus on open-source technologies.
Work at Zilliz
Tim Spann serves as the Principal Developer Advocate at Zilliz, a position he has held since 2024. He operates remotely from New York, New York. In this role, he engages with the community and collaborates with various teams within the organization, including engineering, support, product management, sales, and marketing. His responsibilities include advocating for open-source AI technologies and developing workshops that focus on AI/ML/Deep Learning solutions.
Previous Experience
Before joining Zilliz, Tim Spann worked as a Developer Advocate at StreamNative from 2021 to 2023. He also held multiple roles at Cloudera, including Principal Developer Advocate, where he contributed to the field of Data In Motion, and Senior Solutions Engineer. His earlier career includes positions at Hortonworks and HP Enterprise Services, where he focused on solutions engineering and information systems architecture.
Education and Expertise
Tim Spann studied Computer Science at Montclair State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree. His academic background supports his expertise in AI/ML/Deep Learning technologies. He has a passion for developing solutions on edge devices, such as Jetson and Raspberry Pis, and has actively participated in meetups focused on these technologies.
Community Engagement
Tim Spann is actively involved in the tech community, running and enabling well-attended meetups centered on AI, ML, and Deep Learning. He speaks at conferences and engages with Fortune 500 companies, advocating for open-source AI technologies. Additionally, he serves on the DevNetwork Advisory Board, contributing to discussions and initiatives within the developer community.