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diff --git a/events/elections/2021/candidate-justaugustus.md b/events/elections/2021/candidate-justaugustus.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..6e6f05ad --- /dev/null +++ b/events/elections/2021/candidate-justaugustus.md @@ -0,0 +1,73 @@ +------------------------------------------------------------- +name: Stephen Augustus +ID: justaugustus +info: + - employer: Cisco + - slack: justaugustus +------------------------------------------------------------- + +## SIGs + +- SIG Release + - SIG Release Chair + - Release Manager +- SIG Architecture + - Enhancements / [Kubernetes Enhancements Proposals (KEP)][KEP] subproject owner + +## What I have done + +### Past/Ongoing + +- Helping to build and nurture the Release Team for several cycles +- Founded and currently leading the Release Managers group +- Shepherding the [KEP] process through numerous improvements +- Identified and assisted with the donation and maintenance of several subprojects + - [Cluster API Azure][capz] + - [https://downloadkubernetes.com/][downloadkubernetes] + - [zeitgeist] +- Driving discussions on community-wide issue/PR triage optimization + +As a Chair for CNCF SIG Contributor Strategy and a +[Dex](https://github.com/dexidp/dex) maintainer, I also strive to bring our +community values and best practices to other CNCF projects. + +I've been honored to receive the Chop Wood / Carry Water award and serve as a +KubeCon / CloudNativeCon Chair for my dedication to the community at large. + +### Emeritus roles + +- SIG PM Chair +- SIG Azure Chair +- WG Naming Lead +- [Cluster API Azure][capz] maintainer (SIG Cluster Lifecycle) +- [New Membership Coordinator][nmc] (GitHub Management subproject) +- Release Team member + +## What I'll do + +Over my years on the project, I've seen that so much can be achieved when we +invest in delivering project-wide process improvements. + +My single biggest goal is to **_reduce/remove friction in contributing to Kubernetes._** + +We still have plenty of work to do here: + +- Removing interrupts to allow SIG Chairs / Technical Leads to do more effective work +- Increasing our reviewers/approvers across component areas +- Continuing the SIG/WG Annual Report to identify improvements for all governance groups +- Nurturing efforts that support underrepresented / marginalized groups in technology +- Encouraging the growth of new project leaders, through both example and active mentorship + +## Resources About Me + +- YouTube talk playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnRXOw13j0MsfAinWbb1AJ5b9CAx9uBNM + +[capz]: https://sigs.k8s.io/cluster-api-provider-azure +[downloadkubernetes]: https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/downloadkubernetes +[@justaugustus]: https://github.com/justaugustus +[KEP]: https://git.k8s.io/enhancements/keps +[LinkedIn]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenaugustus +[nmc]: https://git.k8s.io/community/github-management#new-membership-coordinator +[Twitter]: https://twitter.com/stephenaugustus +[whois.auggie.dev]: https://whois.auggie.dev/ +[zeitgeist]: https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/zeitgeist |