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diff --git a/events/elections/2021/candidate-cblecker.md b/events/elections/2021/candidate-cblecker.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..5f9180be --- /dev/null +++ b/events/elections/2021/candidate-cblecker.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +------------------------------------------------------------- +name: Christoph Blecker +ID: cblecker +info: + - employer: Red Hat + - slack: cblecker +------------------------------------------------------------- + +## SIGS + +- Kubernetes Steering Committee +- Tech Lead, Contributor Experience +- sig-testing (prow maintainer) +- sig-k8s-infra + +## What I have done + +I got involved in the Kubernetes project in 2016, became a member/reviewer/approver in 2017, and a [maintainer] in 2018. + +I'm a Technical Lead for [SIG Contributor Experience], and have always been a passionate advocate for both new and experienced contributors. + +In 2018, I was a recipient of the Chop Wood / Carry Water award. + +In 2019, I was elected to the Kubernetes Steering Committee and have had the privilege to serve as a member for the last two years. During those years, I've helped to lead the community through difficult issues that have faced both our project and the world at large. + +In those two years I have helped to: +- Respond to challenging topics facing our community, such as the BLM movement, and a global pandemic's impact on our contributor base +- Implement an annual report process to allow for more clarity and transparency in the working of our various community groups +- Create liaison roles within the Steering Committee to give community groups more personal/direct access to their project leadership +- Implemented unconscious bias training to help educate leaders in the community on inclusive practices +- Many other small, incremental changes to help improve the governance functioning of the community + + +## What I'll do + +I believe the next couple of years are a pivotal point for the project. Many parts of the project are dealing with challenges related to sustainability and burnout. I want to help provide that stable, experienced leadership to get our project the support it needs to continue to thrive. + +If re-elected to a second and final term on the Steering Committee, I would love the opportunity to work on the following: +- advocate with the CNCF and companies to provide support the project needs +- continue to refine our annual reports process to make it easier for community groups to complete, and increase the value of the data we get from it +- address contributor burnout in a meaningful way from a project leadership level + + +## Resources About Me + +- [Twitter](https://twitter.com/cblecker) +- [KubeCon Talks](https://github.com/cblecker/cblecker/blob/master/speaking.md) + +[SIG Contributor Experience]: https://git.k8s.io/community/sig-contributor-experience +[maintainer]: https://github.com/orgs/kubernetes/teams/kubernetes-maintainers/discussions/2 |