# Rob Hirschfeld Bio

* GitHub: [@zehicle](https://github.com/zehicle)
* Twitter: [@zehicle](https://twitter.com/zehicle)
* Blog: [RobHirschfeld.com](http://robhirschfeld.com)
* I work at [RackN.com](https://RackN.com) and live in Austin, Texas.

## Governance Perspective: it's about people, not tech

Open source infrastructure automation is a critical foundation for the Internet and, thus, advancing society as a whole. In a very practical way, protecting open software is essential to building a better world. I am seeking a seat on the Kubernetes Steering Committee because I bring special perspectives to governing the project.

## Leadership: Technical, Open Source and Business

I’ve demonstrated practical and relevant experience to building open governance at this stage in our development.

* **Open source project founder ([Digital Rebar](http://rebar.digital), Crowbar)**: I know the challenges of sustaining contribution
* **Operator**: I’ve run infrastructure and founded the SIG Cluster Ops group to give a voice for operators. I focus professionally on helping promote SRE and DevOps practices.
* **Founding OpenStack board member (4 terms)**: I’ve built open governance processes and done the hard work to build conformance and core definition (#DefCore) patterns.
* **Start-up founder (RackN.com)**: I’ve done every role and am willing to get my hands dirty. I understand the needs for small companies trying to support large projects.
* **Dell Executive**: I’ve been part of large organizations and know how to explain things in corporate speak to protect project interests.
* **Technologist**: I still write code and build applications as needed so I understand the very specific concerns of delivering working platforms.

## TL;DR: Collaborative and Principled

Most importantly, I’m collaborative by nature. I know how to stand my ground and fight without being a jerk or excluding people. I can be one of the advocates that the Kubernetes community needs as we build formal governance.  

_Governance means being able to say no and keep consensus._