Vanshika Rana
Developer Advocate · Content Strategist · Growth & Community
I turn developer tools
into adoption stories.
4+ years building developer programs end-to-end. From API documentation and SDK walkthroughs to content campaigns that drive awareness, funnel developers into products, and turn early adopters into evangelists.
A quick intro
I sit at the intersection of code, content, and community. Most of my work starts with the same question: how do you take something technically complex and make developers actually want to use it? I've spent the last 4+ years answering that, across AI tooling, payment infrastructure, and Web3.
I'm equally comfortable writing a Python SDK walkthrough, planning a quarter's editorial calendar, or standing on a conference stage explaining why your product matters. I care about clarity, speed, and hitting publish.
Computer Science background (B.E., Vel Tech High Tech, Chennai, 2022). I think in systems: content pipelines, developer funnels, feedback loops. I like building things that explain themselves and spread on their own.
Right now I'm at Optexity, building their DevRel function from scratch. Before that I shipped content programs at Payman, Upsurge Labs, Instadapp, and Valist. When I'm not writing docs, I'm prototyping AI tools or figuring out how to make the next campaign impossible to ignore.
Published work
Technical articles, opinion pieces, how-to guides, and tutorials across BrainGrid, Medium, and Hashnode.
Context Engineering Is What You're Actually Doing
The real skill is context engineering: controlling everything your AI agent knows before it writes a single line of code.
Claude Code Plan Mode: What's Missing and How to Fix It
Plan mode is great for analysis but plans vanish between sessions. Here's what's broken and how to fix it.
What Is OpenClaw? The Open-Source AI Agent Everyone Is Talking About
An honest breakdown of the AI agent that went viral with 140K GitHub stars and real security concerns.
Claude Code Skills Explained: What They Are + How to Use Them
Claude Skills are markdown files that give AI agents specialized knowledge. Learn how they work.
Claude Code MCP Servers: Setup Guide + Best Servers
Add MCP servers to Claude Code in minutes. Top 10 servers ranked plus troubleshooting.
10 Best Lovable Alternatives in 2026
Compared Bolt.new, Cursor, Claude Code, v0, and 6 more AI builders on code quality and pricing.
7 Best Replit Alternatives in 2026
Compared Codespaces, Cursor, Bolt.new, v0, and more for AI coding and deployment.
How to Add MCP Servers to Gemini CLI
Set up MCP servers in Gemini CLI in 5 minutes. Config, BrainGrid MCP, and troubleshooting.
Ralph Wiggum Plugin for Claude Code
Set up the Ralph Wiggum plugin for hands-off autonomous coding in Claude Code.
Build a Slack Payment Bot to Send Money Instantly
Step-by-step guide to building a Slack bot that processes real payments using Payman's API.
Build a Telegram Bot to Send Money via ACH
Building a Telegram bot that handles ACH transfers using agent-first payment infrastructure.
How Autonomous Tech is Shaping the Future of Money
Exploring the intersection of AI agents and financial infrastructure.
Where I've made impact
Optexity
Developer AdvocateBuilding the DevRel function from zero. Defining the content engine, community channels, and developer onboarding journey from first signup to first successful integration. Shipping tutorials, API guides, and walkthroughs while running growth campaigns across Twitter/X, Discord, and LinkedIn.
Payman INC
Developer Relations EngineerDesigned and launched "Payman Chronicles", a serialized content campaign blending API tutorials, product storytelling, and founder narrative. Grew the community from zero to 4K+ in four months. Ran a developer funnel audit that cut integration abandonment by 40%, and built SDK walkthroughs that became the go-to starting point for every new developer.
Upsurge Labs & Instadapp
Developer AdvocateRan DevRel simultaneously across AI products (Cosmo AI, LammaBuild) and Web3 (Avocado Wallet). Owned content strategy for two product lines, produced 20+ technical guides, and built a workshop series averaging 100+ developers per session. Created an Ambassador Program from scratch with 50+ advocates, and led Avocado Wallet's expansion across 8+ blockchain networks.
Valist Inc
Director of Developer RelationsBuilt and led global DevRel for a Web3 software distribution protocol. Produced docs and campaign assets that served 500+ active developers. Ran workshops at 12+ international events (ETHGlobal, DevCon) and closed 30+ ecosystem partnerships that established Valist as trusted infrastructure.
Leadership & Community
H.E.R. DAO India
Lead Governor
Led community programming for 200+ underrepresented developers across India. Designed workshop curriculum, ran mentorship tracks, and built a support network that helped members enter Web3 careers.
Twilio Voices Program
Technical Writer
Authored SendGrid API tutorials reaching 10K+ developers. Among the program's highest-performing educational content.
What I bring to the table
Technical
Content & Marketing
DevRel & Community
Tools
Let's work together.
Looking for a content strategist who understands developers and can drive real adoption? I'd love to hear from you.
ranavanshika172000@gmail.com