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My Open Source Experience Podcast

Ildiko Vancsa
Open Source
Open Source Software
Kubernetes
Telecommunications
Innersource
Cybersecurity
Software Development
Academia
R1 Institutions
Mentorship Programs
Student Engagement
Cyber Resilience Act
Automotive Industry
Linux
Open Source Contributions
Community Engagement
Inner Source
Open Source Licensing
Technology
Mexican Government

The global open source ecosystem has millions of projects and observing and participating individuals, who are trying to find their ways to collaborate on activities and finding solutions to fulfill a shared mission. An ecosystem that large inevitably has challenges to remain a balanced, sustainable and welcoming environment.

The My Open Source Experience Podcast collects and shares stories that d... more

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We often have well-baked ideas about how we would like things to tunr out, which gets combined with beliefs that are being shaped by the environment we're in. Despite of human nature, we need to follow our intuition and revisit whether or not what we... more

You've probably seen the meme with the tny project maintained by one person that holds up half the pyramid of all software products and services we use and connect to the world wide web. Curl is a project that is not much bigger than that, but has th... more

How much people crave being part of communities that they can realte to is often underrated, which is probably one of the reasons why people and companies don't invest time and resources into building a community around the code they open source.

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For many people it's very challenging to jump the bar from being a silent user of open source software to reaching out to the community, even just to ask a question. And some, or maybe rather many, of these people will never get there to take that st... more

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Recent Guests

Samson Goddy
Professional experienced in corporate engagement with open source projects
Episode: Let's Talk Business, Standards and Open Source
Philipp Ahmann
Industry expert on safety standards in the automotive sector
Episode: Let's Talk Business, Standards and Open Source
Ashan Senevirathne
Telecommunications expert discussing standardization impacts
Episode: Let's Talk Business, Standards and Open Source
Magnus Buhrgard
Telecommunications professional with experience in standards and open source
Episode: Let's Talk Business, Standards and Open Source
Stormy Peters
Open source expert with an extensive career in various organizations and consulting
Freelance Consultant and Keynote Speaker
Episode: Cutting OSPOs, Cutting Opportunities | My Open Source Experience Podcast
Stephen Walli
Expert in open source and technical development
Episode: Important Snippets from the OSS Landscape
David Barr
Legal expert and speaker
Episode: MOSE Shorts - 28: Open Source Should be Taught in School
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Founder and CEO of CIQ, discussing the creation of Rocky Linux
CIQ
Episode: MOSE Shorts - 20: Please Don't Put This OSS Project into a Company
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Senior Developer at Defense Unicorns and open source contributor
Defense Unicorns
Episode: MOSE Shorts 19: (Open Source) Software Supply Chain Security and All

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Ildiko Vancsa
Co-host of the podcast focused on open source experiences; host of the show with a long-running involvement in open source communities.
Phil [Last name varies in sources]
Co-host and recurring co-presenter; contributes on open source strategy, governance, and industry impact discussions.

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Why and How to Invest Time and Resources into Upstream Work
Q: Did you ever regret not going to college?
No, because at some point, you realize all that stuff is just a point in time.
Open doesn't Always Mean Accessible
Q: Do you have any experience where it's been a struggle for the participants in a community to continue to be able to put the effort that they always have?
Yes, Dexter reflects on financial barriers in community events and the need for accessible engagement to retain and attract participants.
Open doesn't Always Mean Accessible
Q: Can you elaborate a little bit on that? What technologies in particular?
Michael discusses the trifecta of OpenZFS, container technology in FreeBSD, and the Beehive hypervisor, emphasizing their importance in modern computing.
Open doesn't Always Mean Accessible
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, like your tech background, and what do you do currently?
Michael Dexter, from Portland, Oregon, provides open ZFS support and has worn many hats in the tech community, discussing his journey from using early computers to engaging deeply with open source technologies.
Investing in Upstream Work Is Always Cheaper
Q: What challenges did you face during the open source transition?
The biggest challenge was gaining support from different factions within the organization, as they were resistant to change.

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A podcast focused on personal experiences within the open source ecosystem, featuring voices from veterans, newcomers, managers, and practitioners. Episodes frequently explore how open source intersects with government procurement, automotive and telecommunications industries, standards, compliance, and corporate adoption. Discussions emphasize real-world challenges such as regulatory alignment, cost savings from open source, and the cultural shifts required for successful collaboration. A standout aspect is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from government and enterprise to independent consultants—showing a strong emphasis on governance, community engagement, and practical strategies for sustaining open source initiatives. Listeners are lik... more

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