Fedora Mentored Projects Showcase
08-08, 10:00–10:25 (US/Eastern), Red Hat (Main 1)

Join us for an exciting showcase of the coolest projects from Fedora's Mentored Projects program! Discover how mentorship fuels creativity and collaboration within our open source community.

Get inspired by success stories and lessons learned from mentors and mentees, and hear firsthand how mentorship helps contributors to grow their career. We'll show off awesome projects that embody the spirit of Fedora.

Let's celebrate the power of learning together in Fedora's vibrant community!

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Fernando is a Software Engineer from Sevilla, Spain. He is mainly focused on Networking and system engineering. He is member of the SUGUS GNU/Linux free software group. He has contributed to multiple free software projects like Tor, Netfilter subsystem and Linux kernel. In addition, he is co-maintaining nmstate and actively contributing to NetworkManager, Ansible Linux Network System Role and Nispor.

In addition, he is currently part of the Fedora Council as Co-lead of the Mentored Projects initiative.

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Hey, I'm Smera – a designer with a flair for creating intuitive and stunning designs. Originally from New Delhi, I've made my way to Berlin to immerse myself in the thriving design scene. When I'm not busy pushing pixels, you can find me exploring the city's vibrant culinary scene or whipping up my next art masterpiece.

As a designer, I'm passionate about using design to solve complex problems and make people's lives easier. Whether it's creating a more accessible web experience for seniors, designing a personalized period tracking app, or developing a comprehensive design system for a company, I love diving into new challenges and finding creative solutions.

When I'm not working on design projects, I'm actively involved in open source contributions through organizations like The Fedora Project, and I'm always looking for ways to give back to the community.

And when I'm not working or indulging in my creative hobbies, you can bet I'm playing video games. I love everything from RPGs to puzzle games, and I'm always down for a good co-op session.

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I started using Fedora in 2014 after attending OSCAL, later becoming a Fedora Project contributor and the first Fedora Ambassador from Albania. Since then, I have been involved in various teams within Fedora, primarily focusing on DEI and mentorship.

Currently, I am part of the Fedora Council as the DEI advisor.

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Justin W. Flory is a creative maker. He is best known as an Open Source contributor and Free Culture advocate originally from the United States. Justin has participated in numerous Open Source communities and led different initiatives to build sustainable software and communities for over ten years.

In October 2022, Justin joined Red Hat as the fourth Fedora Community Architect (FCA). He works closely between the Fedora Project community and Red Hat to lead initiatives that grow the Fedora user and developer communities. He also helps make Red Hat and Fedora interactions more transparent and open.

Justin is also a contributor to the Fedora Project since 2015. In Fedora, he volunteered as the team leader of the Community Operations team for four years and was a founding member of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Team. He continues to represent and advocate for Fedora Linux internationally at events and conferences, including OS Community Africa Festival, CHAOSScon (Africa & Europe editions), FOSDEM, DevConf CZ, All Things Open, OSCAL, and others.

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