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The document discusses building competency and a career in the open source industry, focusing on skills development, personal growth, and the credibility gained through participation in the open source community. It highlights the importance of contributing to projects, engaging in discussions, and networking at events. Additionally, it includes case studies illustrating the success of early open source workers and emphasizes the collaborative nature of this career path.

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An overview of building competency and career in the open source world, including the importance of skills, personal growth, and industry credibility through case studies and real-life examples. Building Competency and Career in the Open Source World
The Evolution of Open Source - Linux has dramatically changed the open source world - Early open source workers were volunteers building useful things for others
The Crux of Open Source - Enthusiasm to build something for a larger cause is the core of open source - Companies now employ a large section of people dedicated to open source work
Building Competency in Open Source - Contribute to open source projects and build your portfolio - Participate in online discussions and forums to learn and share knowledge - Attend conferences and events to network and learn about new technologies
An overview of how to build competency and eventually a career in the open source world. Building a Career in Open Source World
Why Open Source as Career? - Exploring the reasons for selecting open source as a career choice. - Focus on the collaborative and community- driven mindset of open source work.
Building Competency - Importance of skills development in the open source world. - Characteristics of successful open source workers, including personal growth and industry credibility.
Case Studies and Real-Life Examples - Discussion of the growth and success of early open source workers and volunteers. - Highlighting the importance of global influence and self-assessment for individual skill planning.
Thank you. Please feel free to ask any questions. 😄

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Building Competency and Career in the Open Source World

  • 1. An overview of building competency and career in the open source world, including the importance of skills, personal growth, and industry credibility through case studies and real-life examples. Building Competency and Career in the Open Source World
  • 2. The Evolution of Open Source - Linux has dramatically changed the open source world - Early open source workers were volunteers building useful things for others
  • 3. The Crux of Open Source - Enthusiasm to build something for a larger cause is the core of open source - Companies now employ a large section of people dedicated to open source work
  • 4. Building Competency in Open Source - Contribute to open source projects and build your portfolio - Participate in online discussions and forums to learn and share knowledge - Attend conferences and events to network and learn about new technologies
  • 5. An overview of how to build competency and eventually a career in the open source world. Building a Career in Open Source World
  • 6. Why Open Source as Career? - Exploring the reasons for selecting open source as a career choice. - Focus on the collaborative and community- driven mindset of open source work.
  • 7. Building Competency - Importance of skills development in the open source world. - Characteristics of successful open source workers, including personal growth and industry credibility.
  • 8. Case Studies and Real-Life Examples - Discussion of the growth and success of early open source workers and volunteers. - Highlighting the importance of global influence and self-assessment for individual skill planning.
  • 9. Thank you. Please feel free to ask any questions. 😄