FLOSSing Your Way to Success
Harnessing Your Open Source Experience for Career Growth
Bryna Kirzner
Bryna is a tech industry leader passionate about bringing people together and creating a more positive work environment in technology. As the COO and Co-Founder of STAAJ Solutions, she leverages her Agile TechOps knowledge to bridge gaps, inspire change, and provide lean operations to businesses in their crucial early stages.
Bryna helped shape the tech landscape in Southern California as Co-Founder and Co-Chair of DevOpsDayLA and by pioneering DevOps meetups there. Her roles at companies like Disney, Warner Bros, FOX, Verizon, Riot Games, and Nordstrom have provided her valuable insights, which she willingly shares to elevate those around her.
Recognized for her depth of knowledge and genuine approach, Bryna is a familiar face at events such as the Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE). Central to her mission is fostering meaningful collaboration in the tech world.
Discover the power of Free, Libre, Open Source Software (FLOSS) participation in boosting your career. This talk will illuminate how involvement in open source communities enhances not only technical prowess but also critical people and leadership skills. We'll explore how to translate these competencies into compelling narratives for potential employers, positioning you as a strong contender in today's competitive job market. From the budding open-source enthusiast to the seasoned contributor, this presentation offers a succinct roadmap to leveraging FLOSS participation for career growth. Join us to unravel how you can 'FLOSS' your way to professional success.
- Date:
- 2023 November 4 - 16:40
- Duration:
- 50 min
- Room:
- Room 2
- Conference:
- SeaGL 2023
- Language:
- Track:
- Open-Source Careers
- Difficulty:
- Open
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