Abstract: Open source is not just about code, it's also about community. In this session, I will share my personal story of how I discovered the world of open source and Drupal, and how I went from being an introvert to founding my voice in the global community and even landing my first job. I will also talk about how the Drupal community inspires me to contribute and give back, and how I mentor others to join the Drupal movement. We will discuss how easy it is to get involved in open-source communities, all you have to do is show up and be yourself.
Topics: In this session, I will talk about:
- How contributing back to the community helped me, an introvert, to open up and find myself.
- How I learned to communicate and collaborate, not only with my fellow contributors but also with the larger global community.
- How the Drupal community motivates me to be part of something bigger than myself, and how giving back to the community can be a joyful and rewarding experience
- How I got involved in multiple communities, including Drupal, ACM, and Meta Developer Circles through code and non-code contributions, and how I got scholarships to attend various events like Grace Hopper Celebration India and DrupalCon Europe 2021
- How I mentored college students and introduced them to the world of Drupal, and what challenges and opportunities I faced along the way
- How I plan to continue my journey of open source and Drupal, and what are my goals and aspirations for the future
- The power of showing up: how being present and consistent can help you build your reputation and network in the open source world
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Session length
Short session - 25min, including Q&A
Audience
All Attendees
Session Category
Open Web & Community
Speaker(s)
Aastha Shrivastava
Full Stack Developer at QED42
Speaker biography
Aastha Shrivastava is a Drupal developer with 6 years of experience in the open-source ecosystem. She has been actively involved in the Drupal and other open-source communities, attending and organizing various events and meetups. She has also contributed patches to Drupal core and modules, and shared her knowledge and insights at local events. She strongly believes in the open source philosophy and she is passionate about creating and collaborating on innovative solutions that benefit everyone.
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