Name: How to Get Started Contributing in the CNCF - Destiny O'Connor, Women Blessing Women & Riaan Kleinhans, Linux Foundation
Start: 2024-11-13T15:25:00-0700
End: 2024-11-13T16:00:00-0700

In-person
November 12-15
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Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:25pm - 4:00pm MST

Hyatt Regency | Level 2 | Salt Lake Ballroom C

The CNCF fosters a dynamic and inclusive ecosystem where individuals of all skill sets and regardless of experience can contribute to cloud-native technologies. Let us delve beyond the traditional "how-to contribute" approach and empower you to unlock your potential as a contributor. We’ll get into the core principles of open source, drawing from real-world examples from my experience. Highlighting its collaboration and the inclusive environment it offers. We'll share valuable resources and practical steps to teach you how to get started in the open-source community. Learn how to: - Find projects that align with your skills & interests. - Navigate the open-source collaborative environment. - Contribute with guidelines for beginners. - Leverage your unique perspective. - Use resources to find your contribution niche. This presentation equips you to confidently enter the rewarding world of open-source cloud-native development.

Speakers

Destiny O'Connor

Co-Chair CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing WG, Web Developer, Women Blessing Women

As Co-Chair of the CNCF Deaf and Hard of Hearing Working Group, where I channel my passion for creating a more inclusive tech world for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. My mission is to educate the tech community about the unique challenges and experiences of being deaf in this... Read More →

Riaan Kleinhans

Mr., Linux Foundation

Riaan Kleinhans is a seasoned project manager with extensive experience in customer-facing roles, open-source projects, and community management. Currently, he serves as a Program Manager at the Linux Foundation, collaborating with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and the Confidential... Read More →

Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:25pm - 4:00pm MST
Hyatt Regency | Level 2 | Salt Lake Ballroom C

Maintainer Track, Contributor Strategy

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024

Destiny O'Connor

Riaan Kleinhans

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