Alina Rakhmatoullina, Twilio's new Developer Relations Manager for the NAMER region, shares her journey of embracing change and growing into a career in developer relations, tracing her love of technology back to childhood experiences with technology and community-building. Born in northern Russia but raised in Texas, Alina navigated cultural norms and language barriers through technology, connecting with others over gaming platforms and finding her passion for helping developers learn and connect through tech. Her journey took her from customizing early web pages to working as a technical consultant and eventually landing in developer relations, where she fuels the future of communication for Twilio's communities.