Billy Jacobson

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Senior Developer Advocate at Google

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Overview

Billy Jacobson is a Senior Developer Advocate at Google in New York City, specializing in Google Cloud databases, data analytics, and Generative AI. A graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, he creates engaging technical content for developers. People who have worked with him describe him as dependable, detail-oriented, and passionate.

Outside of work, he is passionate about mentorship for LGBTQ+ students, volunteering with organizations like Out for Undergrad. His interests include creating content, enjoying well-crafted cocktails, and watching and performing comedy, which connects to his unique educational projects.

He creates entertaining and educational coding content for the LGBTQ+ community under his glamorous drag queen persona, Anna Lytical.

Personality Overview

Slow To Decisions

Social Proof Driven

Procedural

They maintain good relationships with everyone, internally and externally.  They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They prefer to follow rules and procedures.

Topics They Care About

Generative AI Tools
He frequently creates short-form videos and demos showcasing practical applications of LLMs, the GenAI Toolbox, and using Gemini for personal productivity.
Cloud Database Adoption
His role is focused on driving adoption for Google Cloud databases like Bigtable by creating tutorials, code samples, and engaging with the developer community.
LGBTQ+ in Tech
He actively educates the LGBTQ+ community about technology through his drag persona, Anna Lytical, and volunteers as a mentor and panelist for Out for Undergrad.

Media Appearances

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Work History

3-2022
Senior Developer Advocate at Google
5-2018 - 3-2022
Developer Experience Engineer at Google
6-2015 - 5-2018
Software Engineer at Google
1-2013 - 4-2015
Senior Online Editor at Washington University Student Media, Inc. dba Student Life Newspaper
5-2014 - 8-2014
Software Engineering Intern at Maker's Row

Education

2012 - 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Washington University in St. Louis
2004 - 2012
High School from Columbia Prep

More Information

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Exp : 11 Location : Brooklyn, New York, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Senior Developer Advocate at Google

Interested in

Lifestyle

Newspaper

Entertainment

Concert Choral, Chorus, Barbershop

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Insights For Selling To Billy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus your pitch on the impact that you could help them have on their organization
  • If possible, connect them to existing customers
  • Engage other key stakeholders on their side and leverage if they approve of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid saying anything that sounds like a risky proposition
  • Don’t keep pushing them for a straight answer, just make your own conclusions
  • Don’t rush them to make quick decisions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Billy is

  • Low-risk, go-ahead from other stakeholders and successful evaluation as per process matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Billy

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Billy move?

  • They do not like to rush and can be quite slow in their decision making.

  • Can Billy take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take decisions that others support.

You And Billy

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