Shashank Prasanna

Docendo discimus (by teaching, we learn)
                 -Seneca

Hi!👋🏽 I’m Shashank — I build, grow, and inspire AI/ML developer communities around the world.

With over 15 years leading developer relations and marketing programs at Apple, NVIDIA, AWS, Meta, Modular AI and MathWorks, I’ve helped thousands of developers adopt new AI/ML frameworks, AI cloud services and infrastructure, on-device AI frameworks, and AI accelerators for training and inference.

I’m a hands-on educator known for delivering deeply technical talks, running hands-on workshops, consulting developers on AI/ML best practices, writing clear developer messaging, and launching developer-first products that make advanced AI/ML frameworks, libraries and tools more accessible. From planning global developer engagement strategies to coaching speakers and producing content for major events such as WWDC, GTC and re:Invent my focus is simple: help developers succeed, and build communities that last.

I currently work at Apple as an AI/ML Technologies Evangelist. Here, I plan and lead the AI/ML developer content at WWDC, shape messaging for new frameworks and APIs, and coach speakers to tell their stories with clarity and impact. I also educate app developers on how to create groundbreaking AI/ML-driven apps on Apple platforms.

I believe the best developer programs are built on three things: (1) the highest-quality technical education, (2) a relentless focus on developer productivity, and (3) consistent and honest community connection and sharing.

When I’m not writing, reading, or sharing what I learn, you’ll find me running 🏃 local streets and trails, testing the latest running shoes, reading running books, or brewing the perfect cup of coffee ☕️.

Featured Talks, Publications and Videos

I’ve spoken at events, conferences and meetups across the globe, including NVIDIA GTC AWS re:Invent Apple Developer Center Events Open Data Science Conference (ODSC) Docker events Future Technologies Conference (FTC) O’Reilly AI AWS re:MARS AWS Summits AWS Innovate Dev Days Collision Conference AI Accelerator Conf. University & Community Meetups and at numerous community meetups and university events.
You’ll find many of those talks, workshops, YouTube videos and published articles below.