SantiagoDevRel
Web3 + AI Developer Advocate in Emerging Markets
Where I have been (for work!)
Career Timeline
Arkiv (Golem Factory)
Sr. Developer Relations · Jun 2026 – Present
Senior Developer Relations for Arkiv, the Web3 database: an Ethereum-aligned DB-Chain where data lives as queryable, time-scoped entities. Building the AI-native onboarding path (MCP server, docs, telemetry), publishing the open-source tooling around the SDK, stress-testing the chain itself, and contributing the developer-facing surfaces of the official builder hub.
Lisk / Onchain Foundation
Global Developer Advocate · Nov 2024 – May 2026
Global Developer Advocate for Lisk, an Ethereum L2 focused on emerging markets. Building developer tooling, running workshops across LATAM and Africa, and growing the builder community.
Content
Videos, tutorials, and developer resources
VideoWeb3.js v4 Getting Started Series
ChainSafe · YouTube
4-part video series covering Web3.js v4 from basics to Ethereum transactions, wallet accounts, and Chainlink data feed integrations.
VideoDeploy ERC20 in Swisstronik Step by Step
Swisstronik · YouTube
Step by step tutorial for deploying an ERC20 token contract on Swisstronik using Hardhat and SwisstronikJS.
ChallengeChainSafe Web3.js Hackathon Track
ChainSafe · LearnWeb3
Created and ran the ChainSafe bounty track for the Decentralized Intelligence Season 2 hackathon. Two prize categories: Ideathon (plugin ideas, $3K) and Buidlathon (built plugins, $7K).
VideoDezentralized Voices: What Does DevRel Do in Web3?
ChainSafe · YouTube
Interview covering the Web3 DevRel career path, building a developer network from scratch, and the state of Ethereum communities in Europe, Colombia, and Africa.
Developer Preferences Survey
Swisstronik · LinkedIn
Ran a developer survey across LinkedIn before spending a $10K community budget. Key finding: devs value learning resources 31% more than monetary rewards — directly shaped Swisstronik's community strategy.
VideoEthereum Cat Herders: Web3.js Ecosystem Project Demo
ChainSafe · YouTube
Live demo of the Web3.js Ambassador Program for the Ethereum Cat Herders Ecosystem Project Demo series with Pooja Ranjan. Covered Web3.js from zero to hero, community outreach, and the future of Web3.js with Layer 2 solutions.
Events
Workshops, talks, and conferences
ResidencyLisk EM Founders Residency at Edge City Patagonia
Global Developer Advocate and LATAM Lead
San Martin de los Andes, Argentina
Led the Lisk Emerging Markets Founders Residency at Edge City Patagonia. 10 LATAM founders, 7 African founders, 8 global mentors. 1 month of asados, workshops, pitch days, hiking, and building. Connected founders cross-continent — one intro led to Azza processing $6M in transactions.
Field TripLisk Africa Tour 2025
Global Developer Advocate and LATAM Lead
Lagos, Nigeria
Led the Lisk Africa Tour 2025 across Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. Hit Enugu, Abuja, Jos (ProdFest), Kaduna, Lagos (Ikorodu, Web3Bridge), Accra, and Nairobi in one continuous tour. Represented Lisk at ETHEnugu, Aleph Hackathon Founders Track, and multiple hubs.
ResidencyETHiopia Builders Residency 2025
Global Developer Advocate and LATAM Lead
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Led the ETHiopia Builders Residency in Addis Abeba. 57 builders from 8 African countries, 21 days, 28 projects. Lisk sponsored 3 builders covering flights, visa, hotel, and meals. Organized a football tournament won by West Africa.
Field TripAyaHQ x Lisk Roadshow
Global Developer Advocate and LATAM Lead
Kampala, Kigali, Nairobi, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya
Led the AyaHQ x Lisk Roadshow across Uganda, Rwanda, and Kenya. DevRel office hours, founder meetings, and ecosystem activations in three East African countries.
ConferenceEMpower by Lisk and Crecimiento: Startup World Cup Night
LATAM Lead and Speaker
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Co-organized and spoke at EMpower by Lisk and Crecimiento during EFDevcon Buenos Aires. 508 attendees at Aleph Hub. Unveiled Startup World Cup Finalists representing the next wave of Web3 innovation across LATAM.
HackathonLisk Founders Track at Aleph Hackathon
Global Developer Advocate and LATAM Lead
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Created and led the Lisk Founders Track for the Aleph Hackathon. Winners earned a spot in the Founders House at Edge City Patagonia before EFDevcon. Activated from Nigeria hub and through Crecimiento Argentina community calls.
Built
Apps, contracts, and tools
SureX2026
Trust registry for MCP servers built at ETHGlobal Lisbon 2026. An MCP server runs with the full permissions of the agent that installs it, and nobody reads the code. SureX publishes a reviewed verdict per server and enforces it at the point of the tool call: a Claude Code PreToolUse gate halts a flagged call, re-verifies the evidence bytes, and hands the decision to a human.
Arkiv MCP Server2026
The AI-native onboarding path for Arkiv, the Web3 database. A production-hardened MCP server (local over stdio + hosted over HTTP) that lets any AI client read and write Arkiv entities, plus a docs site and a privacy-preserving telemetry layer built to answer one question: how many developers reach a first successful query, not how many signed up.
arkiv-sync2026
Open-source EVM to Arkiv event indexer, published on npm. Listens to any contract's events and mirrors them into Arkiv as queryable entities: it survives chain reorgs, is idempotent, resumes from a cursor, and batches its writes. Ships as a library plus an npm create scaffolder, an agent skill, and a live demo. The answer to the question every evaluator asks: how do I get my data in?
arkiv-graph2026
Open-source npm library + live showcase that renders a running Arkiv database as an interactive graph and tables. Visitors explore entities and their relationships live, and every write is signed by the visitor's own wallet: no server key anywhere. It gives the product a face developers can inspect.
Query the GOAT2026
Interactive booth app for the Arkiv stand at ETHPragma Lisbon. A 6-step, tap-driven experience where each animation demonstrates a real Arkiv capability (write, query + filter, live aggregation, Entity Expiration + Lifetime Extension, verifiability) through the World Cup 2026 GOAT debate, backed by real on-chain writes and reads on the Braga testnet.
Arkiv Agent Memory2026
A Claude-powered AI agent with persistent long-term memory backed by Arkiv. The agent remembers facts, preferences, and conversations across sessions, demonstrating how decentralized storage can power stateful, context-aware AI assistants.
What Others Say
Testimonials
Santiago is one of those rare high-achievers who effortlessly bridges the gap between technical execution and high-level brand strategy. As our Global Developer Advocate, and later our Latam Lead, he did not just manage our community - he elevated it. Santiago has a unique gift for building genuine relationships and awareness at a scale that is hard to teach. He is a creative problem-solver who manages resources with incredible efficiency and brings an infectious, positive enthusiasm to the team every day. Santiago is a natural leader who I fully expect to see running his own team or organization sooner than later. Any company would be lucky to have him.
Dominic Schwenter
COO, Lisk
Direct manager at Lisk
I had the pleasure of managing Santiago when he joined the Web3.js team as our first DevRel in October 2023. He quickly immersed himself in the product, asking insightful questions, collaborating closely with the team, and creating compelling content to engage developers and promote the product effectively. In addition to excelling in developer relations, Santiago brought exceptional value to business development. Over the course of a year, he generated 200 qualified leads from 10 conferences he attended across the world. Those leads were instrumental in securing a major client contract and identifying strategic partnerships across the organization. His structured and entrepreneurial approach consistently delivered tangible results. I highly recommend Santiago for any organization seeking someone who can make an immediate and lasting contribution.
Redwan Meslem
Executive Director, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
Direct manager at ChainSafe / Web3.js
Santiago is one of the most dedicated and impactful developer advocates I have had the privilege to work with. During the Web3.js Africa Tour, he went above and beyond to connect with developers across the continent, delivering workshops with genuine passion and clarity. His ability to break down complex blockchain concepts into approachable lessons is remarkable. Santiago does not just teach, he inspires. He left a lasting impression on every community he visited, and the growth in Web3.js adoption across Africa speaks for itself. Any team would be fortunate to have him.
King Chukwumere
Founder & Engineer, LifeLine
Web3.js Africa Tour collaborator
Santiago worked for us in the position of DevRel. It was a great pleasure to work together. Santiago is highly positive and approachable. Most remarkable is his passion for preparing educational materials and documentation. We could also always count on him when attending events or enriching our network.
Valerii Brizhatiuk
Product Officer, Swisstronik
Direct manager at Swisstronik
I highly recommend Santiago for any role in the blockchain industry. As a student in Metana's Solidity bootcamp, Santiago stood out as one of the best. His exceptional work ethic is evident in his consistent on-time delivery and adherence to high standards. Santiago's ability to collaborate effectively with peers and his popularity among instructors demonstrate his excellent interpersonal skills. With his talent and dedication, Santiago is poised to make significant contributions to any team or organization in the blockchain space.
Harsha Abegunasekara
Founder, Metana / Donely
Mentor at Metana Solidity Bootcamp