Open Stack

On 09/16/2015 05:33 AM, Thierry Carrez wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I have been handling release management for OpenStack since the
> beginning of this story, well before Release Management was a program or
> a project team needing a proper elected PTL. Until recently it was
> largely a one-man job. But starting with this cycle, to accommodate the
> Big Tent changes, we grew the team significantly, to the point where I
> think it is healthy to set up a PTL rotation in the team.
>
> I generally think it's a good thing to change the PTL for a team from
> time to time. That allows different perspectives, skills and focus to be
> brought to a project team. That lets you take a step back. That allows
> to recognize the efforts and leadership of other members, which is
> difficult if you hold on the throne. So I decided to put my foot where
> my mouth is and apply those principles to my own team.
>
> That doesn't mean I won't be handling release management for Mitaka, or
> that I won't ever be Release Management PTL again -- it's just that
> someone else will take the PTL hat for the next cycle, drive the effort
> and be the most visible ambassador of the team.

It's tough to express the thanks I have for your patience and experience 
in the past 5 years handling this often thankless but critically 
important position.

 From the bottom of my heart, thank you Thierry.

Best,
-jay