From 326b809f39bb87d6c24526f37bdbd7d50913a4f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: sakshi-1505 <147167955+sakshi-1505@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:24:27 +0530 Subject: [PATCH] feat: add outreachy blog in otel blogs (#3710) --- .../en/blog/2024/outreachy-how-why-sakshi.md | 83 +++++++++++++++++++ static/refcache.json | 8 ++ 2 files changed, 91 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/en/blog/2024/outreachy-how-why-sakshi.md diff --git a/content/en/blog/2024/outreachy-how-why-sakshi.md b/content/en/blog/2024/outreachy-how-why-sakshi.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000000..28c5517eb6ba --- /dev/null +++ b/content/en/blog/2024/outreachy-how-why-sakshi.md @@ -0,0 +1,83 @@ +--- +title: Outreachy - How, When & Why? +linkTitle: Outreachy Internship +date: 2024-01-17 +author: '[Sakshi Patle](https://github.com/sakshi-1505) (OpenTelemetry)' +canonical_url: https://sakshipatle.substack.com/p/outreachy-how-when-and-why +cSpell:ignore: Outreachy Patle Proudyogiki Rajiv RGPV Sakshi Vishwavidyalaya +--- + +> The OpenTelemetry maintainers are excited to have Sakshi Patle join our +> project as an intern via the Outreachy program. In this blog post, you can +> learn why Sakshi chose to apply for the Outreachy program and to contribute +> towards OpenTelemetry. +> +> If you also want to get the opportunity to participate in open source and open +> science, check the +> [Outreachy website for important dates](https://www.outreachy.org/) + +Hello world! I’m Sakshi Patle, a final-year Computer Science and Engineering +student at Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV) in the heart of +India. My journey into the tech universe has been fueled by a blend of +curiosity, the pursuit of honesty, and an unwavering commitment to perseverance. +These are the pillars that not only uphold my personal values but also form the +foundation of my professional aspirations. + +## The Spark of Curiosity + +From a young age, I was mesmerized by the boundless potential that technology +promised. It was a combination of curiosity and the allure of creating something +out of nothing that led me to dive headfirst into the world of open source. +Within the past year, I’ve had the chance to contribute to diverse projects, +where I learned that every line of code could be a small step towards making a +significant impact. + +## The Pursuit of Honesty + +Honesty, for me, translates into transparency and openness, especially in the +realm of software development. It’s about admitting what we don’t know, seeking +help when needed, and being candid about our capabilities. It’s honesty that has +allowed me to embrace my past as an Outreachy applicant with all its lessons, +and it’s honesty that drives me to share my learnings and experiences with the +community. + +## The Power of Perseverance + +Challenges are an inevitable part of life, more so in a field as dynamic as +technology. During my academic tenure, I grappled with concepts, whether it was +establishing CI/CD pipelines or developing Golang projects like a banking app +with REST APIs, and gRPC services for my college portal. These challenges tested +my resolve but also reinforced my belief in perseverance. It's the commitment to +keep going, to learn and to improve, that ultimately transforms setbacks into +successes. + +## The Motivation Behind Outreachy + +Outreachy for me was not just a program; it represented the intersection of my +core values with an opportunity for growth. My motivation to apply stemmed from +a drive to tap into a global network of like-minded individuals and mentors +across the OpenTelemetry community and the broader open source ecosystem. + +My previous application to Outreachy was a learning curve, a process through +which I discovered areas for improvement and gained insight into the +collaborative nature of open source projects. What attracted me to reapply were +the very tenets of Outreachy—diversity, inclusiveness, and empowerment. + +Outreachy offers a nurturing ground to enhance skill sets, build confidence, and +foster community engagement, which aligns perfectly with my aspiration to be a +valuable contributor to the OTel community while embodying my core values. + +## Why OpenTelemetry? + +OpenTelemetry (OTel) stood out to me as a space where security and scalability +are not just focused on but are thriving. As an intern with the +[SIG Security](https://github.com/open-telemetry/sig-security) team, I’ll be +championing the implementation of organization-wide repository governance +policies and checks. This isn’t just about enforcing standards; it’s about +creating an ecosystem that ensures the integrity and reliability of the tools +countless developers rely on. + +In this role, I foresee myself learning and contributing in equal measure. +Drawing from both my technical background in system design and my experiences in +open source decentralization, I am poised to dive deep into the intricacies of +secure coding practices and cutting-edge software supply chain strategies. diff --git a/static/refcache.json b/static/refcache.json index 79cb0d903ff2..4cb6d6c5eaa6 100644 --- a/static/refcache.json +++ b/static/refcache.json @@ -3967,6 +3967,10 @@ "StatusCode": 200, "LastSeen": "2023-06-30T09:30:23.272117-04:00" }, + "https://github.com/sakshi-1505": { + "StatusCode": 200, + "LastSeen": "2024-01-11T15:18:04.289241+01:00" + }, "https://github.com/sanketmehta28": { "StatusCode": 200, "LastSeen": "2023-06-30T09:28:31.977878-04:00" @@ -5603,6 +5607,10 @@ "StatusCode": 206, "LastSeen": "2023-10-16T20:09:54.794436+02:00" }, + "https://sakshipatle.substack.com/p/outreachy-how-when-and-why": { + "StatusCode": 200, + "LastSeen": "2024-01-11T15:18:03.134573+01:00" + }, "https://sched.co/182Ib": { "StatusCode": 200, "LastSeen": "2023-06-29T18:52:21.892154-04:00"