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diff --git a/elections/steering/2022/candidate-mrbobbytables.md b/elections/steering/2022/candidate-mrbobbytables.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..14cedfd4 --- /dev/null +++ b/elections/steering/2022/candidate-mrbobbytables.md @@ -0,0 +1,96 @@ +------------------------------------------------------------- +name: Bob Killen +ID: mrbobbytables +info: + - employer: Google + - slack: mrbobbytables +------------------------------------------------------------- + +## SIGS + +- SIG Contributor Experience - Co-chair and owner of multiple subprojects +- Steering Committee - active committee member elected 2020 +- SIG Release - Release Team from 1.15 -> 1.19 +- SIG Architecture: Enhancements Subproject Owner + +## What I have done + +Most of my tenure as a contributor in the project has been focused on growing +and sustaining a safe & healthy contributor community within the project. + +A few notable things include: +- [Defined policy around inactive members], and routinely pruned OWNERS to + ensure an active reviewer/approver pool. +- Rolled out [improved triage automation & workflow] practices across the org. +- I have helped run every Contributor Summit since 2018, and have served as lead + for [NA 2021], [NA 2022] along with leading both virtual Celebrations + ([1][c1], [2][c2]) during the Pandemic. +- Trusted member of the [GitHub Admin Team], including acting as representative + to GitHub for the project. +- [Moderator of all our communications platforms] +- Leading the development of an online "New Contributor Course" to serve as + a replacement for the New Contributor Workshop (Slated to launch before + KubeCon) +- As a represenative of the Steering Committee, presented a [Keynote talk] with + Aeva Black (@AevaOnline) from the Code of Conduct Committee @ KubeCon 2019 on + shaping the Kubernetes Community Culture. +- Dogfooding leadership succession mentoring by co-leading in the + [SIG ContribEx lead shadow program], bringing on 6 potential future chairs + and TLs. + +Outside of Kubernetes, I have also been involved heavily with the CNCF as an +[Ambassador], co-chair of the [Research User Group], and a Program Committee +Member of KubeCon and various other colo events since 2018. + +My efforts both for Kubernetes and the broader community were recognized in +2019 when I received the [CNCF Chop Wood Carry Water Award]. + +[NA 2021]: https://www.kubernetes.dev/events/2021/kcsna/ +[NA 2022]: https://www.kubernetes.dev/events/2022/kcsna/ +[c1]: https://www.kubernetes.dev/events/2020/kcc/ +[c2]: https://www.kubernetes.dev/events/2021/kcc/ +[Defined policy around inactive members]: https://groups.google.com/d/msg/kubernetes-dev/AvCa-sGx9Jw/zByeyP9LAgAJ +[improved triage automation & workflow]: https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/tree/master/keps/sig-contributor-experience/1553-issue-triage +[Contributor Summits]: https://www.kubernetes.dev/events/ +[GitHub Admin Team]: http://git.k8s.io/community/github-management#github-administration-team +[Moderator of all our communications platforms]: https://git.k8s.io/community/communication/moderators.md +[Keynote talk]: https://youtu.be/aVZWOMGE5q8 +[SIG ContribEx lead shadow program]: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CBz8qV_mD6rbDmTsMuosTOQGRXGhN3d8UrcULUI6Vkw/edit#bookmark=id.6p8mxrh41rzf +[Ambassador]: https://www.cncf.io/people/ambassadors/ +[Research User Group]: https://github.com/cncf/research-user-group +[CNCF Chop Wood Carry Water Award]: https://github.com/cncf/awards#chop-wood-carry-water-2 + +## What I'll do + +I appreciate your consideration for what would be my final term on steering :) + +In my time in the project, I've been an end-user consumer, part-time hobby +contributor, owner, elected leader, and most recently, a contributor working +for one of the big cloud providers. I've worn many different hats and +understand the frustrations and boons that have come with each role. + +These experiences come heavily into play as we look toward developing +strategies for the project's long-term success. Steering has recognized that the +time of the [9 to 5 contributor] has past, and we need to develop policies and +processes to ensure we can continue to grow new contributors, reviewers, +approvers, and our future SIG/WG/Committee leaders. + +This means engaging with the CNCF, its members, and the end-user community. +It means looking into improving leadership continuity through things like terms, +the creation of more roles, and a further investment in mentorship. It means +continuing to do outreach and create a diverse and welcoming place for all +contributors. I wish to drive focus in or community toward these key areas, +and encourage action through policy. I want to build sustainable models for +ourselves and continue to be a role-model project for the broader Cloud Native +community. + +I'll stop my own ranting there, but hopefully it gives you an idea of what's +important to me and what I'd like to focus on if elected. + + +[9 to 5 contributor]: https://github.com/kubernetes/steering/blob/main/reports/summary-2021.md#the-9-to-5-contributor-is-almost-over-and-we-have-to-adjust + +## Resources About Me + +- Website: https://mrbobbytabl.es +- Twitter: [@mrbobbytables](https://twitter.com/mrbobbytables) |