Manish Kumar
Barnwal
Developer Relations Engineer/Technical Community Builder
DevRel & Ecosystem Operator helping Web3 protocols onboard, activate, and retain developers at scale. Led $1M+ hackathons and built a 10K+ developer community across APAC.
Who I Am
With 3+ years in Developer Relations and ecosystem building, I specialize in driving developer acquisition, activation, and long-term retention across Web3 ecosystems in APAC. From organizing Eastern India's largest student-led hackathon to onboarding thousands of developers into Web3, I bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and the people who build with it.
My work spans workshops, hackathons, developer education, and ecosystem partnerships. I'm passionate about empowering builders with the tools and knowledge they need to ship meaningful projects.
Tech Stack
Where I've Worked
APAC Ecosystem Lead (DevRel) at HackQuest
- Leading developer relations across APAC through workshops, hackathons, and build stations.
- Managing partnerships with universities and developer communities.
Developer Relations Engineer at HackQuest
- Onboarded 2,000+ developers through hands-on training sessions.
- Built the HackQuest Advocate Program to 50+ members.
Founder & Lead Organizer at Hack4Bengal
- Built Eastern India's largest student-led developer community with 7,500+ builders.
- Organized 4 flagship hackathons and 100+ workshops across the region.
Events & Appearances
ETHIndia 2024
Won at Asia's largest Ethereum hackathon with an innovative DeFi solution.
Hack4Bengal 4.0
Organized the 4th edition of Eastern India's largest student-led hackathon.
Web3 Developer Workshop Series
Led hands-on workshops on Solidity, Hardhat, and smart contract development.
Flow Blockchain Global Hackathon
Hosted a global virtual hackathon with $500K in prizes, 3x expected submissions.
ETHIndia 2022
First ETHIndia win, building on Ethereum ecosystem with a novel protocol.
APAC Developer Meetup Tour
Conducted 25+ developer meetups across the Asia-Pacific region for ecosystem growth.
Featured Projects
DeFi Protocol
Award-winning decentralized finance protocol built during ETHIndia 2024, featuring innovative yield optimization and cross-chain bridging capabilities.
HackQuest Advocate Dashboard
Internal dashboard for managing the HackQuest Advocate Program, tracking contributions, events, and community impact across 50+ advocates.
Smart Contract Workshop Kit
Open-source workshop materials and starter templates for teaching Solidity, Hardhat, and Foundry to new blockchain developers.
Latest Writing
Getting Started with Smart Contract Development
A beginner-friendly guide to writing, testing, and deploying smart contracts using Hardhat and Foundry.
Building Developer Communities from Scratch
Lessons learned from building Hack4Bengal into Eastern India's largest student developer community.
The DevRel Playbook for APAC
Strategies and tactics for running effective developer programs across the Asia-Pacific region.
Impact Dashboard
Recognition
What People Say
"Manish's workshops are incredibly hands-on and practical. He has a rare ability to break down complex blockchain concepts into approachable learning experiences."
"The Hack4Bengal hackathon series has been transformative for the developer ecosystem in Eastern India. Manish's leadership and vision are truly inspiring."
"Working with Manish on the APAC developer programs was a game-changer. His community-first approach consistently delivers exceptional engagement and developer onboarding results."
Let's Connect
Want me to speak at your event?
I'm available for keynotes, panels, and workshops.
Speaker KitLooking to partner?
Open to ecosystem partnerships and collaborations.
Get in TouchOrganizing a hackathon?
I can help with planning, mentorship, and judging.
Let's TalkOpen to work in my domain, speaking opportunities, developer partnerships, and consulting.
Work With Me